Economics
Bahrain Inflation Remains at Over 3-Year High
Bahrain’s annual inflation rate stood at 3.0% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month and remaining at its highest level since December 2022. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose faster (8.1% vs 7.1% in July), as did recreation and culture (10.1% vs 8.6%) and miscellaneous goods and services (3.2% vs 2.4%). Additionally, deflation […]
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Thailand Car Sales Soar 25.59% in August
Thailand’s domestic vehicle sales surged 25.59% year-on-year to 59,808 units in August 2026, accelerating from a 20.07% increase in July, according to data from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The strong performance marked the sixth consecutive month of growth, highlighting the continued recovery in domestic demand. Vehicle production rose 10.93% from a year earlier […]
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China 10Y Yield Stays at 2025 Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield held steady at 1.67% on Monday, remaining near its lowest level since July 2025 as investors digested the outcome of the recently concluded Trump-Xi summit. The US and China unveiled a plan to reduce tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of imports from each country while agreeing to extend their […]
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Finnish Consumer Morale Weakens in September
Finland’s consumer confidence indicator declined to -4.9 in September 2026 from -3.0 in August, which was the highest since February 2022. The latest reading remained below the long-term average of -2.9. The decrease came as consumers expected the country’s economy to weaken sharply over the next 12 months (-4.7 vs -2.4 in August), while their […]
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Malaysia Producer Prices Rise the Most in Over 4 Years
Malaysia’s producer prices jumped 10.7% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from a 9.7% increase in the prior month and marking the sixth straight month of growth. It was also the strongest annual rise since June 2022, amid persistent producer cost pressures linked to supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Manufacturing prices quickened (8.8% vs […]
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Japan 10-Year Yield at 30-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed toward 3.1% on Monday, remaining at its highest level since 1996 as persistent concerns over energy-driven inflation raised expectations that the Bank of Japan could accelerate its rate-hiking cycle. Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran said […]
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Bank of Japan Eyes Preemptive Rate Moves: July Minutes
It was appropriate for the Bank of Japan to continue raising policy interest rates and gradually adjust monetary accommodation, July minutes showed, as underlying CPI inflation neared 2% and financial conditions stayed accommodative. Members stressed preemptive action against upside risks to avoid rapid hikes later, noting the rate remains below the neutral range. One member […]
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US 10-Year Yield Holds at 19-Year High
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to around 5.2% on Monday, staying at its highest level since July 2007 as expectations strengthened that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy further to contain inflation. Data released Friday showed new orders for key US manufactured capital goods rose more than anticipated in August, […]
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China’s Commerce Ministry says trade ceasefire with US to be extended to January 2027
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday that the United States (US) and Chinese officials confirmed that the bilateral trade truce has been extended by two months, moving the expiration date from November 10 January 10, 2027. Key quotes Importing US coal complements domestic market, offers stable economic returns and jobs for US industry. We look […]
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7399 vs. 6.7489 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7399 compared to last Thursday’s fix of 6.7489 and 6.7085 Reuters estimate.
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