Economics
UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in August as Manufacturing Offsets Services Stagnation
The UK economy expanded by 0.1% month-on-month in August 2026, exceeding expectations for a 0.1% contraction but slowing from growth of 0.4% in both June and July. Manufacturing and mining activity provided the main support, while services output stagnated and construction recorded another monthly decline. Annual GDP growth strengthened to 2.1%, its highest rate since […]
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Dutch Jobless Rate Unchanged at 4.0%
The Netherland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.0% in September 2026, unchanged from the previous two months and remaining at its highest level since March. The number of unemployed people remained steady at 408 thousand, with 3.2 million people outside the labor force, which mainly consists of retirees and individuals unable to work due […]
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China 10Y Yield at Over 1-Year Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.65% on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since May 2025, as a strengthening yuan and lackluster economy bolstered demand for Chinese sovereign debt. The yield has declined 18 basis points since the end of December, while Chinese bonds have delivered nearly 10% returns over the past 12 […]
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RBNZ Signals Flexibility Amid Inflation Pressures
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Chief Economist Paul Conway said Thursday that the central bank’s late-October rate decision remains open despite mounting price pressures. Speaking at IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, he stressed that policymakers want flexibility to either hold the Official Cash Rate or raise it by 25bps. While a hike is […]
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BoJ Koeda Urges Timely Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) should not be overly cautious about further rate hikes given persistent upside price risks and still-accommodative financial conditions, board member Junko Koeda said in a speech. She called for timely policy adjustments based on economic and price developments, while considering the estimated range of the neutral interest rate. Koeda noted […]
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to 3-Week Low
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 5.11% on Thursday, hitting a three-week low and marking a sharp reversal after reaching as high as 5.33% in the previous session following the release of strong inflation data. The decline came as a deepening selloff in equity markets, led by technology and artificial […]
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Cryptocurrency Market Forecast: Ether Falls 3.49% as Bitcoin and XRP Also Decline
Cryptocurrency markets are under pressure, with Ether leading losses among major digital assets after falling 3.49%. XRP has declined 2.61%, while Bitcoin is down 2.06%. The broad-based weakness suggests selling pressure is extending across large-cap cryptocurrencies, although the next move will depend on liquidity conditions, investor positioning, derivatives activity and demand for digital-asset investment products. […]
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Japan Machinery Orders Rebound More than Expected
Japan’s core machine orders, which exclude volatile sectors such as ships and electric utilities, rose by 5.2% month-on-month to JPY 1,069.8 billion in August 2026, reversing a 3.7% decline in the previous month and exceeding market forecasts for a 3% gain. It marked the fourth month of increase so far this year, supported by rebounds […]
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Australia 10-Year Bond Yield Forecast: Yields Ease to 5-Week Low
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield has declined to 5.23%, its lowest level since September 2026. Yields have fallen by 9 basis points over the past four weeks, although they remain 110.10 basis points higher than a year ago. The next move will depend on inflation trends, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy expectations and global […]
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Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Forecast: Yields Ease to 2.94%
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has fallen to 2.94%, its lowest level since September 2026, as yields retreat from recent highs. The benchmark has declined by 5.30 basis points over the past four weeks, although it remains 129.01 basis points higher than a year ago. Market Outlook The recent decline suggests some easing in upward […]
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