Economy

Foreign governments, multinational corporations, and Wall Street banks are increasingly turning to panda bonds as China’s cheaper borrowing costs reshape global funding strategies

Central bank signals caution as inflation risks persist, while Iran peace developments and energy volatility shape the outlook for future rate moves

Yen weakens beyond 161 per dollar, pushing toward levels not seen since the 1980s as policymakers signal readiness to step into the market

Massive market intervention and higher interest rates failed to deliver a lasting rebound as structural pressures continue to weigh on Japan’s currency

Nearly Five Million Barrels of Crude Leave Restricted Waters While Global Shipowners Watch Closely for Signs of a Lasting Reopening

Bond Market Veteran Says Warsh’s Strong Focus on Inflation Challenges Expectations for Aggressive Rate Cuts

Lawmakers move quickly on legislation aimed at curbing large-scale investor activity in the single-family housing market amid growing affordability concerns.

Cheap Chinese Interest Rates and Easing Capital Rules Are Driving Record Demand for Panda Bonds

A potential shift in Federal Reserve communication strategy raises questions about transparency, market expectations, and the future of monetary policy guidance.

Strong semiconductor and automobile shipments drive the fastest export expansion since 2022, reinforcing Japan’s economic momentum despite global uncertainties.

Cooling food costs help offset rising transportation expenses, giving policymakers more room to assess the economic outlook.

Persistent production shortfalls, weaker leasing volumes, and reduced incentives continue to tighten supply and keep vehicle affordability under pressure years after COVID-era disruptions

Policymakers deliver their highest benchmark rate since 1995 as rising costs, currency weakness, and inflation risks push Japan further away from its ultra-loose monetary era

Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% as inflation pressures persist and global energy market disruptions continue to cloud the economic outlook

Retail sales fall for the first time in more than three years while property and manufacturing investment decline, increasing pressure on Beijing to introduce stronger stimulus measures

A closely watched national vote ends with a clear “no” to limiting population growth, signaling support for immigration-linked labor markets and continued cooperation with the European Union.