Japan Jobless Rate Falls in Potential Future Boost for BOJ Goal
Japan’s unemployment rate fell for the first time in three months, potentially feeding into higher wages and providing
2023-05-30 09:26
BOJ to Build Case for Big Move in Latter Half of 2024, BE Says
The Bank of Japan will gradually build a case for a major overhaul of its stimulus framework in
2023-05-30 07:49
Vietnam Exports Continue to Contract as Global Demand Wanes
Vietnam’s exports contracted for a fourth month so far this year, adding to risks of a growth slowdown
2023-05-29 10:28
Debt Deal Adds Brake on US Economy Already at Risk of Recession
The cap on government spending in Washington’s deal to raise the federal debt limit adds a fresh headwind
2023-05-29 01:54
Key Takeaways From Deal Biden, GOP Sealed to Avert US Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy compromised on bitterly contested disputes over federal spending and assistance
2023-05-28 10:50
US Jobs Report Is Set to Provide Some Solace to the Fed
US employers are gradually dialing back the pace of hiring and hourly earnings are moderating, offering some solace
2023-05-28 04:22
UK’s Hunt Comfortable With Recession to Bring Down Inflation
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt says he’s in favor of higher interest rates to tackle inflation,
2023-05-26 15:25
Hungary Budget Overruns Are Becoming an Issue for Investors
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government is pushing back against growing criticism over fiscal management that investors say
2023-05-26 14:53
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back in April as Weather Improves
UK retailers saw sales jump more than expected last month, recovering from heavy rain that kept people home
2023-05-26 14:49
Weak Rand, Government Missteps Deny South Africans Rates Relief
South Africa’s central bank is reluctant to pivot away from policy tightening after raising its benchmark interest rate
2023-05-26 13:54
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Supporting BOJ’s Price View for Now
Inflation in Tokyo slowed in May, an outcome that offers support for the Bank of Japan’s view that
2023-05-26 09:52
Turkey Holds Rate Again With Lira Feeling Heat Before Runoff
Turkey’s central bank extended its interest-rate pause for a third month as it tries to keep the lira
2023-05-25 20:50