Economics
Finland Producer Inflation Highest Since 2023
Producer prices in Finland rose by 9.8% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from a 7.3% gain in the previous month and marking the fastest growth since January 2023. The increase was largely driven by double-digit rises in prices of mining and quarrying (+13.8%) and water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation services (+12.4%). Prices also […]
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Bahrain Inflation Hits Over 3-Year High
Bahrain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September 2026, following a 3.0% increase in each of the previous two months, marking its highest level since December 2022. Prices accelerated in transport (11.6% vs 7.8% in August), while costs rebounded in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.4% vs -0.7%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance […]
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Saudi Arabia Trade Surplus Narrows in August
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus narrowed to SAR 15.6 billion in August 2026 from SAR 19.7 billion in the same month last year. Exports dropped 11.5% year-on-year to SAR 87.2 billion, weighed down by a 12.5% fall in oil exports, which accounted for 70.0% of total exports. Meanwhile, non-oil exports rose 8.5%, driven by an increase […]
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Japan Leading Economic Index Hits 12-Year High as Fiscal Support Boosts Outlook Despite Slower Current Activity
Japan’s economic outlook strengthened in August 2026, with the leading economic index reaching 118.0, its highest level since January 2014. The final reading matched the preliminary estimate and improved from 117.6 in July, suggesting that forward-looking indicators remain resilient despite pressure on current economic activity. The improvement comes as the Japanese government deploys a record […]
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US 10-Year Yield Holds Below 5%
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held just below 5% on Monday after sliding for three straight weeks, as mounting concerns about artificial intelligence spending that spurred a global tech selloff continued to drive safe-haven demand for bonds. Investors are now looking to earnings from megacap tech names, including Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft, […]
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China’s Fiscal Expenditure Growth Slows to 1% in Jan-Sep
China’s general public budget expenditure increased 1% year-on-year to CNY 21.02 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, slowing from a rise of 1.2% in the first eight months and 3.1% in the same period of 2025. Central government expenditure climbed 5.8% to CNY 3.28 trillion, while local government spending increased 0.2% to CNY […]
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Canada’s 10-Year Yield Edges Higher on BoC Rate Hike Bets
Canada’s 10-year government bond yield edged higher to around 3.85% in October as expectations for Bank of Canada policy shifted toward tighter monetary conditions. Markets anticipate a more hawkish tone at the BoC’s next policy decision, scheduled for October 28. Governor Tiff Macklem recently said the central bank expects to significantly raise its quarterly inflation […]
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US Inflation Expectations Rise to Five-Month High as Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak
US inflation expectations have increased again, adding to concerns about persistent price pressures and the financial strain facing American households. The University of Michigan’s October 2026 survey confirmed year-ahead inflation expectations at 4.7%, up from 4.6% in September and the highest level since May. Longer-term expectations also moved higher for a second consecutive month, with […]
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Brazil’s 10-Year Yield Edges Higher Ahead of Election Runoff
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield edged higher, rising above 13% in October amid election uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff. A Datafolha poll showed Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Lula tied at 50% each of valid votes. Earlier polls indicated a statistical tie, with Bolsonaro’s lead narrowing compared with previous surveys. Some market participants believe […]
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Danish Retail Sales Growth Picks Up in September
Retail sales in Denmark rose 4.4% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from an upwardly revised 3.9% increase in the previous month. Sales grew at a faster pace for consumer electronics (21.7% vs 20.1% in August), supermarkets, department stores, and specialized grocery stores (1.5% vs 1.3%), household equipment, furniture, and building materials (8.9% vs 6.9%), clothing, […]
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