Economy

Repeated currency intervention raises questions over how long Japan can resist yen depreciation pressures driven by interest rate divergence and capital outflows

Massive regional initiative aims to link power grids and build a digital backbone across Asia, with Southeast Asia positioned as the biggest winner

Rising oil and gas costs are driving inflation higher, squeezing households and businesses, and increasing the risk of prolonged economic strain

Central bank signals prolonged fight against rising prices as global tensions and strong domestic demand complicate the outlook

Governor Andrew Bailey signals potential rate action if rising energy costs trigger prolonged inflation and economic slowdown.

Resilient tech sector, foreign investment inflows, and robust financial markets drive performance despite ongoing regional conflict

Factory output stays in expansion territory, yet weaker new orders and slowing services signal uneven economic recovery

Slowing hiring, automation, and skill gaps raise concerns over employment and consumption in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies

Rising quota disputes, geopolitical strain, and shifting national priorities raise questions about who could follow next

Cooling below forecasts offers brief relief, yet rising costs and global risks keep pressure on central bank policy

JPMorgan CEO warns mounting deficits, geopolitical risks, and fragile liquidity could trigger a major disruption in global debt markets

Bridgewater founder urges policy caution, saying easing too soon could undermine Federal Reserve credibility amid persistent inflation

Central bank lifts price outlook, cuts growth forecast, and faces mounting pressure from energy shocks and yen weakness

Strong export demand and high-tech manufacturing growth drive double-digit gains, even as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions pose emerging risks

Breakdown in diplomacy and rising risks in a critical النفط chokepoint push crude higher, raising concerns over global supply disruptions and inflation pressures

Rising fuel costs linked to global conflict push headline inflation higher, while core measures soften, keeping pressure on policymakers at the Bank of Japan.