Thai Middle Class Braced for Tax Hikes as Credit Rating Teeters Near ‘Junk’
  Economists warn that short-term handouts are creating a fiscal trap for Thailand, threatening a credit downgrade…
US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks
By Ann Saphir Dec 29 (Reuters) – A see-saw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set…
GDP preview: How strong is the economy? September quarter data due
There are expectations that the grim second-quarter figure will be revised upwards in Thursday’s update. That could also…
China’s factory activity contracts in November for 8th month in a row
China’s factory activity contracted for an eighth consecutive month in November, according to official data, as external headwinds…
China’s Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment
(Bloomberg) — China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter, with an…
Japan’s GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say
Economy 1st contraction in six quarters predicted at annualized 2.4% U.S. tariffs and stagnation of real wages are…
Latest retail sales figures keep BoC on track for cuts
“Auto sales contributed to the August advance, although that was offset by a decline in the other often…
House prices New Zealand: Economists say Official Cash Rate cuts needed to boost market
“This also suggests that mortgage rates could have a bit further to fall yet, especially for floating or…
Housing market predictions for 2026: Cotality expecting some growth after ‘subdued’ year
“Overall, property values remain sluggish for now, but conditions may be turning towards some growth in 2026, albeit…
Bangkok Post – Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul receives flowers from supporters during an event hosted by the Public Health Ministry at…
House prices to lift 5.4% in 2026 as ‘comatose’ market awakens – Westpac chief economist
Eckhold said Westpac was forecasting small, positive increases in house prices over the final three months of 2025…