China says trade deal with U.S. will ‘drain Taiwan’s economy’ for American benefits
China has doubled down on its criticism of the trade deal between Taiwan and the U.S. agreed last week, warning…
Germany Manufacturing Sector Contracts at Slower Pace
Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.7 in January 2026, up from 47.0 in December and above market expectations of…
ECB’s Kocher urges caution in policy adjustments amid uncertainty
European Central Bank should be careful about adjusting policy preemptively to address uncertainty, Austrian central bank chief Martin Kocher said…
US Private Sector Maintains Expansion in January
The S&P Global US Flash Composite PMI inched up to 52.8 in January 2026 from 52.7 in December, signalling a…
India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2028, says Gita Gopinath
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that India will definitely become the world’s third-largest economy over the next few years, with…
Japan’s private sector output expands at quickest rate in 17 months
Japanese private sector output expanded at the quickest rate in 17 months in January, according to the latest S&P Global…
Resilient firms and economies: Unlocking growth in emerging markets
The Resilience Consortium brings together governments, businesses, and multilateral development banks (MDBs) to strengthen resilience in emerging markets. Drawing on…
Eurozone PMI remains solid as economy continues modest growth
With the 10% Greenland tariffs off the table, a further trade war escalation in the short run is avoided. The…
France’s Budget Process Shows How Polarisation Weighs on Consolidation
France’s 2026 budget process underscores how high political polarisation continues to hinder fiscal consolidation, Fitch Ratings says. We believe the…
UK Manufacturing PMI Hits 17-Month High
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6 in January 2026, up from 50.6 in December and above market…