Economy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China’s consumer inflation surges to 34-month peak as Beijing misses annual growth target

The Producer Price Index decline narrowed to 1.9 percent in December as government policies targeted excessive industrial competition 

Korea posts record current account surplus on export strength

According to the Bank of Korea (BOK), the country posted a current account surplus of $12.24 billion in November of last year

How trade deals are reshaping global business and opening up new markets

Trade deals are emerging as a powerful catalyst for opening markets, redirecting capital and redefining how businesses pursue growth worldwide

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns 

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

The central bank's first rate increase since January came amid expectations that the momentum for wage hikes will continue into next year

South Korea’s card payments market to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029 amid government efforts to promote cashless transactions

The market is expected to reach KRW1,510.2 trillion ($1.1 trillion) by 2029, supported by the country’s exceptionally high card penetration, robust payments infrastructure, and continued government efforts to promote cashless transactions

South Korea’s exports rise 8.2 percent in early November on strong semiconductor, auto demand

Semiconductors continued to power overall export growth despite U.S. tariff measures affecting global trade flows

South Korea to invest $350 billion in U.S. shipbuilding, industry

The agreement allocates $200 billion in cash payments, capped at $20 billion per year, and $150 billion for joint shipbuilding projects

FAO Food Price Index drops to 126.4 points in October 2025 as cereal and dairy decline amid ample supplies

The global cereal production forecast for 2025 has been revised upward to a record 2.99 billion metric tons 

Sri Lanka secures $347 million IMF deal as part of $3 billion economic recovery program

The deal supports ongoing reforms and debt restructuring essential for long-term economic stability

U.S. to impose 25 percent tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty trucks

The new tariff will significantly impact costs for truck buyers and various industries reliant on these vehicles

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments 

Thailand’s economy grows 2.8 percent in Q2 2025 amid slowing consumption and trade risks

Thailand's exports remained a key driver, expanding 15 percent, supported by front-loaded shipments ahead of the expiry of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs suspension

Germany’s economy contracts 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 as U.S. demand slows

The statistics office reported that industrial production performed worse than previously estimated

Eurozone business activity picks up in August as new orders rise for first time in 15 months: PMI

Germany, the euro area’s largest economy, recorded its third straight month of output growth in August