Japan’s revised GDP likely rose in Q2 at same pace as initial estimate: Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely expanded during the April-June quarter at roughly the same solid pace as initially predicted, a Reuters…
China’s ex-central bank governor urges efforts to fight deflationary pressure
China’s former central bank governor Yi Gang said on Friday the country should focus on fighting deflationary pressure as the…
Japan consumer spending barely grows, complicates BOJ’s rate hike plan
Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the…
Egypt seeks 20 LNG cargoes for winter demand as gas crisis worsens, sources say
Egypt has issued a tender seeking 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cover demand for power during winter…
Russia’s budget deficit falls thanks to strong oil, lower spending
Russia’s budget deficit fell to 0.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in August from 0.7% a month earlier, as both…
Reefer freight rates are still going down – what is to come in an uncertain trade environment?
After a tepid recovery in the first quarter of the year, reefer freight rates on most trade routes have been…