Economics
India Factory Growth Revised Down
India’s HSBC Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in September 2026 from 52.8 in August, revised down from a preliminary estimate of 55.7, but marking the strongest improvement in the sector’s health in seven months. New orders increased at their fastest pace in seven months, while output growth accelerated to a four-month high, supported by firmer […]
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Indonesia Inflation Rises to 3-Month High
Indonesia’s annual inflation rose to 3.28% in September 2026 from 3.19% in the previous month, roughly in line with market expectations of 3.3%. It marked the highest reading since June while remaining within Bank Indonesia’s 1-1/2%-3-1/2% target range. Food inflation hit a three-month peak (4.37% vs 3.86% in August), reflecting the persistent impact of El […]
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Australia Exports Surge to 41-Month High as Record Imports Narrow Trade Surplus and Shape AUD Outlook
Australia’s external trade position is showing stronger export momentum, but the Australian dollar faces a more complicated signal as record imports absorb much of the improvement. Exports climbed 3.7% month-on-month to AUD 47.43 billion in August, reaching a 41-month high, with non-monetary gold and coal providing significant support. At the same time, imports jumped 5.8% […]
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Treasury Yields Scale 24-Year Highs
The US 10-year Treasury yield traded near 5.3% on Thursday, while the 30-year yield stood around 5.64%, with both reaching their highest levels since 2002 amid concerns that persistent energy-driven inflation could prompt tighter monetary policy. Deteriorating fiscal conditions, growing US government debt and weaker-than-expected bond buybacks have also weighed on the Treasury market in […]
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Japan 10-Year Yield Rises on Hawkish BOJ Outlook
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 3.1% on Thursday, returning to 30-year highs as strong economic data and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan reinforced expectations for a faster pace of policy tightening. Central bank data showed manufacturing sentiment improved in the third quarter to its highest level in more than eight […]
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Australia 10Y Yield Rises Toward 2011 Highs
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose above 5.4%, near its highest level since mid-2011, tracking elevated US Treasury yields amid persistent energy-driven inflation concerns. The 10- and 30-year US Treasury yields traded near levels not seen since 2002 as oil prices remain elevated, raising inflationary risks and expectations for tighter monetary policy. In Australia, markets […]
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Economic Calendar: Wall Street Awaits PCE Data and Micron Earnings
The spotlight today will be on August’s PCE reading, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, which is expected to show acceleration in both core and headline figures. A stronger-than-expected reading would reinforce the Fed’s hawkish stance, whereas a weaker figure could dampen expectations for another rate hike. Following the market close, Micron Technology will release its […]
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- 7 days ago
Japan Housing Starts Rise Less than Estimated
Japan’s housing starts rose 6.1% year-on-year in August 2026, slowing from an 8.2% increase in the previous month and marking the mildest pace in the current five-month expansion streak. The latest result also fell short of market expectations for a 7.0% gain, as growth eased in rental housing (6.5% vs 10.0% in July) and built-for-sale […]
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Dutch Business Confidence Rises for Fourth Month
Business confidence in the Dutch manufacturing sector rose to 4.2 in September 2026 from 3.7 in August, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and remaining at its highest level since July 2022. The improvement was driven by stronger expectations for business activity, which rose to 19.4 from 17.4, while assessments of order books also improved […]
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Japanese Yields Slip on Solid Bond Sale
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 3.08% on Wednesday, retreating from 30-year highs as strong demand for government debt at this week’s auctions eased market concerns. Auctions for Japan’s 2- and 40-year government bonds saw better-than-expected demand, with elevated yields encouraging investors to buy. The latest 40-year bond sale attracted its strongest demand […]
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