Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Despite a decisive election victory built on promises to ease Japan’s cost-of-living crisis, fresh government data released this…
Trade deficit widens to $11.55b in first half of FY26
The gap between what Bangladesh buys and sells abroad, known as trade deficit, grew over 18 percent in…
Inside China’s push to feed 1.4 billion people without U.S. crops
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on…
All waiting on the US labour market report now
The dollar is weaker across the board today, extending losses from Monday with USD/JPY eyeing a third consecutive…
China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear
China’s consumer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in January – although at a slower pace –…
Top Canadian pension fund halts deals with UAE firm over Epstein ties | Business and Economy News
La Caisse suspends investments with Dubai-based DP World over chief executive’s links to Epstein. Listen to this article | 3…
Goldman flags substantial downside risk to January jobs report
Goldman Sachs expects January U.S. payrolls to undershoot forecasts, citing model effects and subdued hiring signals despite limited…
Markets brace for US jobs data as White House acknowledges ICE effects; Heineken to cut 6,000 roles – business live | Business
Introduction: Markets brace for US jobs report, with White House telling investors ‘they shouldn’t panic’ Good morning, and…
Australia housing finance jumps in Q4 as markets weigh May RBA hike
Housing finance accelerated into Q4, supporting the “still-warm” domestic demand narrative, but the RBA’s next hike is still…
Singapore Budget 2026 in Focus After Stronger 2025 Growth — TradingView News
Singapore is set to unveil its Budget 2026 on Thursday, marking the first fiscal plan of the government’s…
Nicola Willis orders review into Reserve Bank’s pandemic decisions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ordered a review into the Reserve Bank’s pandemic-era monetary policy. During the Covid-19…
China's consumer prices edge up 0.2% in January, PPI decline narrows – news.cgtn.com
China’s consumer prices edge up 0.2% in January, PPI decline narrows news.cgtn.comChina inflation misses forecasts as producer deflation persists investingLiveAustralian…