China-Central Asia Trade: Goods trade tops $100 billion for first time in 2025
China’s trade ties with Central Asia have reached a new milestone. In 2025, goods trade between China and the five…
Government finance statistics: deficit-debt relation
The financial accounts of the general government sector cover transactions in financial assets and liabilities as well as the stock…
China: Optimism among exporters at the year-end, but caution among households
PMIs improved slightly at the end of 2025. In December, the official manufacturing PMI stood at 50.1 after eight consecutive…
January Ifo index pours cold water on hopes of a stellar rebound for the German economy
This morning, Germany has literally slid into weather and traffic chaos. While this chaos will only be temporary, the just-released…
Could U.S. midterms slow Trump’s agenda?
Republicans are likely to lose their narrow majority in the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections, but that…
Canada rules out China free trade deal as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, pushing…
Institutional Strength Buffers Japanese Ratings from Yield, FX Volatility
Japanese issuer credit profiles remain robust despite the recent surge in government bond yields and yen volatility, Fitch Ratings says.…
Germany’s economy set for modest rebound in 2026, says DSGV
Germany’s economy is expected to grow by 1% in 2026 following three years of stagnation, according to a forecast released…
Business confidence lifts UK economy as inflation and jobs remain a worry
Britain’s economy is showing clearer signs of life after months of uncertainty, with business confidence improving and consumers becoming slightly…
India: ‘Govt pivots crude sourcing for certainty, keeps select Russian barrels’
India’s crude oil sourcing strategy has shown a clear shift toward lower-risk and more execution-reliable supply, with the Middle Eastern…