Japan services inflation holds at 2.6%, keeping BOJ hike bias intact
Japan’s services inflation stayed sticky at 2.6%, reinforcing wage pass-through risks and keeping the BOJ on a tightening…
Government awaiting ‘exact clarity’ over US tariffs
The Government has said that it is still awaiting “exact clarity” on tariffs following the decision by the…
Trump’s new global tariffs kick in at 10%; Bank of England governor says March rate cut ‘open question’ – as it happened | Business
Closing post Time to wrap up… Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have taken effect at 10%, even though…
China’s new energy strategy aims to shield economy from shocks – and meet climate targets
China has vowed to refine its energy strategy and ramp up major engineering projects over the next five…
Budget 2026-27: Hong Kong operating surplus of HK$51.3 billion forecast
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Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist | Youth unemployment
The negative effect of a combined increase in employers’ taxes and minimum wages has been “particularly acute” for…
Forecasters See Modest Rise for Japanese Retail Sales — TradingView News
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 0850 JST (2350 GMT/1850 EST Thursday, Feb. 26) The Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
Explainer: How China plans to normalize poverty prevention in 2026 – news.cgtn.com
Explainer: How China plans to normalize poverty prevention in 2026 news.cgtn.comPoll: Over 90% acknowledge China’s role in global poverty…
Australia’s CPI inflation arrives at 3.8% YoY in January vs. 3.7% expected
Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 3.8% year-over-year (YoY) in January, compared to a 3.8% increase reported in the…
Northern Ireland faces funding crunch despite latest UK bailout
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Why China’s path to ‘financial superpower’ status could begin in Hong Kong
When Wilson Chan Fung-cheung joined Hong Kong’s banking industry as a foreign-exchange trader more than four decades ago,…
Much of world economy has coped better than expected with tariffs, SNB chairman says
ZURICH, Feb 24 (Reuters) – U.S. tariffs and uncertainty have weighed on global economic growth, but many parts…