Economics
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China Q2 GDP Growth Weakest in 3-1/2 Years
China’s economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from 5.0% in Q1 and missing market forecasts of 4.5%. It…
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China Economy Expands 0.9% QoQ in Q2
China’s economy grew 0.9% qoq in Q2 2026, matching market expectations but easing from a 1.3% gain in Q1. It…
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Which earnings reports will be in the spotlight this week?
The largest US banks will be the first to share their results with us – JPMorgan, Bank of America and…
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Irish Construction Shrinks the Most in 9 Months
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI fell to 45.4 in June 2026 from 50.2 in May, marking the sharpest contraction in…
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Brazil Industrial Confidence Weakest Since 2020
Brazil’s Industrial Business Confidence Index fell 2.3 points to 44.4 in July 2026 from the previous month, marking its second…
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Australia Consumer Sentiment Jumps But Remains Near Historic Lows
Australia’s Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed 4.1% to 83.9 in July 2026, reversing June’s 2.9% fall as worries over…
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Australia Business Confidence Hits 4-Month High
Australia’s NAB Business Confidence Index jumped to -5 in June 2026 from -14 in May, marking its strongest reading since…
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China Exports Hit Fresh Record High
China’s exports jumped 27.0% year-on-year to a record high of USD 412.39 billion in June 2026, far exceeding forecasts of…
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China Imports Rise the Most in 5 Years
China’s imports surged 36.0% year-on-year to a new record USD 286.76 billion in June 2026, accelerating from a 27.4% rise…
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Economic calendar: Warsh’s big week
The coming days will bring a great deal of information relevant to FOMC policymakers. By Friday, we may be much…
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