China Oct PMI expansions point to impact of fiscal support
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months and services picked up in October, indicating that Beijing’s…
Global Economy Set to Cruise at a Solid 3% Growth Rate Next Year
Global economic growth will maintain its robust pace next year as major central banks implement a series of interest rate…
German economy surprises in the third quarter
A recession has been avoided. Has all the drama just been exaggerated? After a stream of negative economic news, the…
ECB’s Lagarde: inflation should stabilise at 2% target in 2025
Euro zone inflation will durably reach the European Central Ban’s 2% target in the course of 2025, ECB President Christine…
India considers expanded measures to boost strategic foreign investment from 5-year lows
The Indian government is considering expanded measures to allow greater flexibility for strategic foreign investors to buy stakes in local…
Nobody cares about your CEO’s endorsement anyway: Ross Kerber
Few top business leaders have taken official stands on next week’s U.S. elections, causing heartburn especially among Democrats who have…
German retail sales unexpectedly rise in September
German retail sales unexpectedly rose in September, extending an upward trend started in June, although growing at a slower pace.…
BOJ keeps policy steady, leaves door open for near-term rate hike
The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Thursday but said risks around the U.S. economy were somewhat subsiding,…
Japan September factory output rises more than expected
Japan’s factory output in September rose 1.4% from the previous month, versus a median market forecast for a 1% rise,…
French preliminary inflation at 1.5% in October, in line with expectations
French consumer prices rose in line with expectations in October, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Thursday. France’s…