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Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts

Eurozone economy maintains modest growth in January as business confidence strengthens

Eurozone economy maintains modest growth in January as business confidence strengthens

Manufacturing production in the eurozone economy returned to growth in January, following a first fall in output for ten months at the end of 2025

U.S. economy hits strongest growth in two years with 4.4 percent GDP surge

U.S. economy hits strongest growth in two years with 4.4 percent GDP surge

Household consumption and AI investments drove Q3 performance to its highest levels since 2023 

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges

Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billion 

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030

China retains world’s largest online retail market title for 13th consecutive year with $3.39 trillion digital spend

China retains world’s largest online retail market title for 13th consecutive year with $3.39 trillion digital spend

China e-commerce sector emerges as primary economic engine supporting 78 million jobs

U.K. economy rebounds in November with 0.3 percent GDP growth driven by rising car production

U.K. economy rebounds in November with 0.3 percent GDP growth driven by rising car production

British economy defies stagnation warnings with fastest growth since June outpacing forecasts

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation

U.S. budget deficit hits $145 billion in December, up 67 percent due to record outlays and calendar shifts

U.S. budget deficit hits $145 billion in December, up 67 percent due to record outlays and calendar shifts

Customs revenue reached $27.9 billion while the Supreme Court reviews emergency tariff sanction laws

China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

China posted monthly trade surpluses of more than $100 billion on seven occasions last year, partly supported by a weaker yuan

Nepal’s economic recovery to continue at a slower pace amid global uncertainty in 2026, says IMF

Nepal’s economic recovery to continue at a slower pace amid global uncertainty in 2026, says IMF

As the country moves forward, policymakers face the challenge of striking a careful balance between political stability and prudent economic and financial reforms

U.S. trade deficit plummets 39 percent to below $30 billion as Trump tariffs curb imports

U.S. trade deficit plummets 39 percent to below $30 billion as Trump tariffs curb imports

A smaller trade deficit acts as a tailwind for GDP, redirecting expenditures to U.S.-made goodsÂ