China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
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UK CPI eases to 2.8% in April, but slowdown expected to be short-lived
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China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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AI is exposing cracks in India’s growth story as it hits high-paying IT jobs
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Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amid…
Tariffs and Iran war threaten India’s $100 billion garments export goal
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Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Hybe shares fall after BTS comeback draws a smaller crowd
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Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom
Fuel nozzles hang at a petrol pump at a fuel station in Guwahati, India, on March 11, 2026.…
BOJ Minutes Highlight Caution Rooted in Japan’s Deflationary Era
Some Bank of Japan board members debating the timing for a rate hike cited the need for caution…