Economics
Bund Yields Ease on Safe-Haven Demand
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield fell below 3.45% to its lowest level since September 9, tracking US Treasury yields lower as a global equity selloff drove investors towards safe-haven government bonds. Investors are becoming increasingly cautious about the AI trade, one of this year’s strongest-performing market themes, as companies prepare to report earnings. Intensifying competition, stretched […]
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Hungary Construction Output Jumps to 4-Year High
Hungary’s construction output jumped 21.9% year-on-year in August 2026, rebounding sharply from a 12.2% decline in the previous month. The latest figure marked the largest increase since February 2022, as both major construction groups recorded stronger activity. Civil engineering output surged 102.4%, reversing a 14.0% plunge, driven largely by a 183.6% increase in output in […]
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Romania Inflation Edges Higher in September
The annual inflation rate in Romania rose to 6.6% in September 2026 from 6.2% in the previous month, above market expectations of 6.45%. The acceleration was driven by faster price growth in food goods (3.0% vs. 2.6%) and non-food goods (7.1% vs. 6.4%). Among food items, prices increased for bread and bakery products (4.8%), milk […]
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German Inflation Confirmed at Near 3-Year High
Germany’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.3% in September 2026, confirming preliminary estimates, up from 2.9% in August. It was the highest inflation rate since December 2023, mainly driven by a renewed surge in energy inflation, which rose to 14.9%, its highest level since February 2023, amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and higher crude oil prices. […]
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Finland Current Account Shifts to Deficit
Finland’s current account swung to a EUR 890 million deficit in August 2026 from a EUR 319 million surplus in the corresponding month of the previous year. The deterioration was mainly driven by a shift in the primary income balance to a EUR 566 million deficit from a EUR 447 million surplus, while the secondary […]
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BoJ’s Ueda: Long term interest rates are determined in markets, reflecting various factors
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday that long-term interest rates are determined in markets, reflecting various factors. Ueda added that the central bank will continue to closely monitor bond markets. Key quotes Generally speaking, long term interest rates are determined in markets, reflecting various factors. Will continue to closely monitor bond markets. […]
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Netherlands September Inflation Confirmed at 3.4%
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands was confirmed at a four-month high of 3.4% in September 2026, slightly picking up from 3.3% in August. Price growth accelerated mainly in transport (9.3% vs. 8.3%in August), driven by surging motor fuel prices (27.2%), with diesel recording the sharpest increase. Diesel averaged €2.50 per liter during the […]
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Australia 10Y Yield Hits Near 3-Week Low
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 5.3%, its lowest level in nearly three weeks, tracking a broader retreat in global yields as the recent selloff in government debt lost momentum. Investors also assessed minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s September meeting. The central bank has left the door open to further monetary […]
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Japan 10-Year Yield Hits Near 3-Week Low
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield declined to around 3% on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level in nearly three weeks and tracking a broader retreat in global bond yields as the recent selloff in government debt lost momentum. Investors also responded to data showing Japan’s producer prices rose 6.8% in September, below market expectations of 7.6% […]
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Japan Producer Prices Rise the Least in 4 Months
Japan’s producer prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in September 2026, slowing from August’s pace and market expectations of 7.6% and marking the weakest growth since May. The moderation suggests easing upstream cost pressures, although producer inflation remained elevated. Prices moderated for transport equipment (2.3% vs 2.5% in August), drinks and foods (4.2% vs 4.3%), petroleum & […]
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