Macroeconomic trends, inflation rates, central bank policies, GDP, and labor markets.
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Pakistan imported more than 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage equipment in the first half of 2026, nearly half of the country’s cumulative historical imports of 9.5GW, a Pakistan Solar Association representative said.
Seoul shares extend losses late Thurs. morning amid inflation worries Yonhap News Agency
Seoul shares open sharply lower, tracking U.S. losses, amid inflation woes Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday it will decide the timing and pace of further rate hikes while reviewing domestic and external conditions, as accelerating inflation and solid economic growth are expected to continue for some time.
File photo | Logo of the World Bank Group, whose 2025 Global Findex report highlights record growth in formal saving and mobile-money use across developing countries.
Four interest rate hikes wipe out benefit of housing price falls on a typical mortgage The Australian
The war in Iran, AI, and countries’ growing debt burden all sat at the top of the agenda as leaders of the world’s international financial institutions gathered in Bangkok this week for the fall meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
BOJ chief Ueda says 2% inflation goal not yet sustainably achieved Nikkei Asia
Canada's economy stalls again in August, likely lost ground in September Reuters
Gold and silver prices have plummeted to their lowest in a year as energy costs surge and inflation remains a pressing concern. The decline in precious metals mirrors waning investor confidence, driven by fears over persistently high interest rates set by the US Federal Reserve. ...
MANILA, Philippines — Major property developers across Asia continue to recycle capital by selling or monetizing mature assets to finance new investments and expand recurring-income businesses.
France races towards recession as economy shrinks The Telegraph
Canada GDP Seen Dipping in September After Two Flat Months WSJ
Short-term inflation rises to 11.32pc in last week of October, driven by perishable food prices Dawn
French economy contracts 0.1% in 3rd quarter as investment, exports fall Anadolu Ajansı
Vietnam to overtake Indonesia in per capita GDP in 2026: IMF Nikkei Asia
BERLIN, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Germany's unemployment rate edged down to 6.3 percent in October from 6.4 percent in September, official data showed Friday, although weak hiring demand and a modest decline in joblessness pointed to continued pressure on the labor market.