ECB policymaker Escriva says the ECB needs to monitor for second-round effects on wages
ECB’s Escriva said the central bank needs to closely monitor whether higher prices begin feeding into wages. The…
Oman trade surplus steady at $4bn despite drop in oil, gas exports
JEDDAH: Oman’s trade surplus held steady at 1.54 billion Omani rials ($4.01 billion) in the first quarter of…
Buyers hunt bargains amid signs that China’s home prices are bottoming out
Expectations have heightened in major Chinese cities like Shanghai that home prices are bottoming out following a six-year…
Auction clearance rates fall to lowest level since pandemic, reflecting ‘lack of confidence’
Auction clearance rates have hit levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, falling below 50…
Disappointing Chinese domestic data could add to pressure for fresh stimulus – ING Think
Disappointing Chinese domestic data could add to pressure for fresh stimulus ING ThinkXi Jinping wants China to boost demand.…
Thailand faces deficit and baht risks despite S&P rating relief
Dr Amonthep Chawla, executive vice-president and head of the Research Office at CIMB Thai Bank, said the current-account…
Japan’s Flat 35 Mortgage Rate Rises Above 3%
Japan Data Economy Jun 22, 2026 Interest rates for Japan’s popular Flat 35 long-term fixed-rate mortgage rose to…
Recap: Japan PM Takaichi urges policy restraint after hawkish BOJ testimony on price risks
ICYMI: BOJ Deputy Governor Himino warned the Diet that delaying monetary tightening risks an inflation overshoot as energy…
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: June 22-26
The US economic calendar is mostly quiet this week, but Thursday packs a heavy data load: final Q1-2026…
BOJ Dep Gov Himino warned delaying policy adjustments could trigger a inflation overshoot
Summary: Inflation overshoot risk: Delaying necessary adjustments to monetary easing could cause prices to overshoot targets. Rapid price…
China crackdown rattles Hong Kong wealth hub status – Nikkei Asia
China crackdown rattles Hong Kong wealth hub status Nikkei AsiaCommentary: Beijing cracks down on cross-border investment but it is…
UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports
Government backs critical minerals projects across the UK, strengthening Britain’s economic security by diversifying supply. £50m investment will…