Japan's factory activity shrinks, service sector growth slows in Sept - PMI
TOKYO Japan's factory activity contracted for the fourth straight month and the service sector growth slipped to an
2023-09-22 08:48
BOJ to heighten scrutiny on rising prices, yields at policy meeting
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan is expected to keep policy unchanged on Friday but will
2023-09-22 08:29
Japan's Aug inflation stays above BOJ target for 17th month
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's core inflation was steady in August and stayed above the
2023-09-22 07:53
Japan will not rule out any options against forex volatility - PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that his government will not rule out any options in
2023-09-22 02:56
US weekly jobless claims drop to eight-month low; labor market remains tight
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month
2023-09-22 01:16
US existing home sales fall in August; house prices rise
WASHINGTON U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in August as persistently tight supply boosted prices, and a further
2023-09-21 22:52
US current account deficit narrows in second quarter
WASHINGTON The U.S. current account deficit narrowed sharply in the second quarter as surpluses on services and primary
2023-09-21 21:25
Australia will announce A$22.1 billion budget surplus for year ended June 2023
SYDNEY Australia will announce a final budget surplus of A$22.1 billion ($14.16 billion) for the year to June
2023-09-21 20:56
Analysis-Canada's losing productivity streak adds to inflation problem
By Fergal Smith and Steve Scherer TORONTO Canada's record of declining productivity over the past three years is
2023-09-21 18:25
Taiwan cuts GDP outlook on weak global demand, keeps policy rate unchanged
TAIPEI Taiwan's central bank cut its 2023 economic growth forecast for the export-reliant economy due to sluggish global
2023-09-21 16:58
Indonesia central bank stands pat on rates for 8th monthly review
JAKARTA Indonesia's central bank left interest rates unchanged for an eighth straight month on Thursday, amid renewed pressure
2023-09-21 15:58
Thailand's weakening baht not all bad for economy - PM
BANGKOK Thailand's central bank is monitoring the weak baht, which is not entirely bad for the economy and
2023-09-21 15:25