Japan Q4 GDP rises just 0.2% annualised, misses forecasts & keeps BoJ on cautious path
Japan ekes out Q4 growth, but momentum remains weak despite easing tariff drag. Summary Q4 GDP barely positive,…
Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 16, 2026 – China markets closed today
The key market influence today is the closure of Chinese mainland markets and half days on ly in…
New Zealand services sector expands in January but momentum eases
NZ services expand modestly, but confidence and hiring remain subdued. Summary: PSI slips but stays in expansion, easing…
Labour demands full advice before backing India FTA
Labour is demanding to see the official advice behind the Government’s Free Trade Agreement with India before signing…
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Pedestrians stand in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on…
Freightways lifts revenue and margins on improving economic outlook
Freightways’ Express Package and Business Mail division delivered revenue growth, ebita growth and margin improvement during the half…
Xi Jinping pushes domestic demand as China braces for rising global trade uncertainty
Beijing pivots toward consumption-led growth as export reliance faces mounting global headwinds. While Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke…
Housing sales volumes and prices both declined in January – REINZ
Housing market makes weak start to 2026 with sales volumes and prices both softer in January The housing…
‘Economic insanity’: Fury at new Lib leader – News.com.au
‘Economic insanity’: Fury at new Lib leader News.com.auAngus Taylor’s log cabin story of postwar pioneers contradicts his race to…
Why is China Continuing to Sell Its Holdings of U.S. Treasury Bonds?
SadaNews – The U.S. Treasury bond market is the largest mountain of debt in the world, valued at…
Trump Claims Victory as US Inflation Cools | Streamline Feed
The economic fever in the world’s largest economy is breaking, fueling political chest-thumping in Washington and signaling potential…
The Hidden Infrastructure Shaping Milano Cortina 2026’s Climate Strategy
Snow does not fall the way it once did. In northern Italy’s alpine valleys, winter still draws skiers…