China’s trade-in program drives consumer goods sales by 2.6 trln yuan in 2025
Sales of consumer goods under China’s policy-backed trade-in program exceeded 2.6 trillion yuan (about 369.9 billion U.S. dollars)…
China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
As China grapples with persistent deflationary pressure, scholars from one of the country’s top universities have urged the…
Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Energy sector. Design: Ibrahim Yahya ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 brought both pain and gain in the energy sector…
Why the Bank of Japan might wait until the second half of 2026 to tighten again | articles
Headline Japanese inflation eased to 2.0% year on year in December, below expectations (vs 2.7% in November, 2.3%…
GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, and it was ‘healthier’ growth
The U.S. economy posted robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at an annual rate of…
Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy | Crypto News
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country’s central bank. Published On 2…
Australia manufacturing PMI holds 51.6 in December. Hiring accelerates & inflation firms.
Summary: Australia’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in December, with the PMI holding at 51.6 for a second…
GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, and it was ‘healthier’ growth
The U.S. economy posted robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at an annual rate of…
Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening…
Türkiye sets 2026 economic course with disinflation, growth goals
Türkiye enters 2026 with a slate of economic announcements outlining export targets, inflation data, and the government’s planned…
ICYMI: China slaps 55% tariff on excess beef imports under new three-year safeguard regime
TL;DR summary, and note there is AUD risk in this news: China will impose a 55% tariff on…
A respite for sofas and spaghetti: Trump eases and delays tariffs
Published on 01/01/2026 – 16:59 GMT+1 President Donald Trump has eased pressure on two key import sectors —…