TDRI warns Thailand risks falling behind ASEAN
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China Dials Back Budget Spending by Most in Over Four Years
(Bloomberg) — China’s broad fiscal spending slumped in October by the most since at least 2021, crippling a…
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Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is…
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The latest flash estimate from Eurostat points to continued, if fragile, growth across the eurozone. According to the…
China Plans Stronger Fiscal Policy in Coming Years Amid Slowdown
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledged to implement a stronger and proactive fiscal policy over the next five…
PBOC Forces Rethink of Rate-Cut Path as Goldman Sees Longer Halt
Global lenders like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. retracted calls for further monetary stimulus in China this year after…
Quebec Premier Pushes C$496 Billion Pension to Invest at Home
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said he wants the province’s pension fund to invest more locally, including making bets…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike
A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on…
Bill Gates Is Wrong to Quiet-Quit the Climate Fight
A few years ago, there was a big frenzy about “quiet quitting,” the idea that kids these days…
Indonesia Economy Maintains 5% Growth Despite Protests, Weak Demand
Indonesia is optimistic that billions of dollars of stimulus spending will drive economic growth to its fastest pace…
Brazil Finance Minister Says It’s Time to Ease 15% Interest Rate – Bloomberg
Brazil Finance Minister Says It’s Time to Ease 15% Interest Rate BloombergBrazil’s Haddad urges rate cuts, sees 2025 inflation…