Economics
UK Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rise in August
UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% month-on-month in August 2026, defying market expectations of a 0.2% fall and rebounding from a 0.5% decline in July. Non-store retailers partially recovered from July’s decline, when earlier promotional activity in June pulled sales forward. Non-food store sales volumes rose 0.6%, with department stores recovering from stock availability issues […]
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German Producer Inflation Hits Over 3-Year High
Germany’s producer prices advanced 4.6% year-on-year in August 2026, marking the fifth straight month of producer price growth and accelerating from July’s reading of 3.0% while surpassing market forecasts of 4.1%. It was the fastest increase in producer prices since April 2023, mainly boosted by rises in energy prices (8.3% vs 3.8% in July), driven […]
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Malaysia August Export Growth Tops Forecasts
Malaysia’s exports surged 45.5% year-on-year to MYR 191.1 billion in August 2026, accelerating from a 38% growth in both July and market expectations. Growth was mainly boosted by higher shipments of manufactured goods, which climbed 50.4% and accounted for 89.5% of total exports, particularly in electrical and electronic products (66.5%). Exports of mining products also […]
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Japan 10-Year Yield Falls as BOJ Hikes Rates
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 2.95% on Friday, extending its decline into a third session after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% in a widely expected move, the highest level since 1995. Investors will now watch for signals on further tightening as policymakers navigate […]
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Australia 10Y Yield Retreats from 2011 Highs
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell below 5.3%, pulling back from mid-2011 highs and tracking lower global yields as easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions reduced inflation pressures. Oil prices retreated after Saudi Arabia worked to restore flows through its East-West pipeline, while President Trump is set to meet Gulf leaders next week. In […]
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US 10-Year Yield Holds Decline
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.94% on Friday after losing almost 10 basis points in the previous session, retreating from 19-year highs as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns. Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session as Saudi Arabia took steps to resume flows through its East-West pipeline, while […]
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BoJ Hikes Rate to 31-Year High
The Bank of Japan lifted its key short-term rate by 25bps to 1.25% in a 7-2 vote at its September meeting, marking the highest level since April 1995 and in line with market expectations. The hike, the first in three months, reflected persistent inflationary pressures, including those stemming from higher oil prices, and marked another […]
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UK Gilt Yields Ease Ahead of BoE Decision
UK 10-year gilt yields fell back to around 5.3% as oil prices declined for a second consecutive session, with investors also digesting yesterday’s Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of the Bank of England’s closely watched policy decision. Brent crude is trading around $105 a barrel after Saudi Arabia said it plans to restore roughly half […]
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German Bund Yields Ease as Oil Prices Fall
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield edged down to around 3.5% as oil prices fell for a second consecutive session, while investors digested yesterday’s Federal Reserve rate hike. Brent crude is trading around $105 a barrel after Saudi Arabia said it plans to restore roughly half the capacity of its damaged East-West pipeline within days. The Middle […]
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Japan 10-Year Yield Holds Near 30-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield remained just below 3% on Thursday, staying near its highest level since September 1996 as investors awaited the upcoming Bank of Japan policy decision. The BOJ is widely expected to raise borrowing costs on Friday as policymakers contend with persistent inflationary pressures, with another rate increase anticipated by the end […]
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