Trump suggests tariffs against nations including China over illegal immigration
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he may impose tariffs on countries, including China, that do not curb…
BOJ may drop clues on bond tapering plan next week, sources say
Bank of Japan policymakers are brainstorming ways to slow its bond buying and may offer fresh guidance as early as…
Japan has ways to avoid a sovereign debt crunch
As interest rates rise, investors are once again fretting about the sustainability of government debt across the developed world. Attention…
German exports rise more than expected in April
German exports rose by 1.6% in April compared with the previous month, the second straight month of gains, data from…
Japan’s revised Q1 GDP seen falling less than first reported on capex upgrade – Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially reported in January-March due to upgrades to capital…
U.S. economic engagement in Indo-Pacific ‘isn’t about China,’ Commerce Secretary Raimondo says
America’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific “isn’t about China” but for strengthening U.S. presence in the region, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo…
Qatar-China trade volume amounted to $23.90bln’
The Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a Chinese business delegation led by Liu Qilin, the Chairman of China Council for the…
German GDP to grow 0.3% in 2024, inflation at 2.8%, Bundesbank says
Germany’s economy is set to grow a touch more slowly this year than earlier predicted while inflation is likely to…
Japan consumer spending rises in April for first time in 14 months
Japanese household spending rose for the first time in 14 months in April from the year earlier, data showed on…
We’re still expecting a summer UK rate cut despite market doubts
Markets have priced out UK rate cuts In the space of just a couple of weeks, UK markets have gone…