BoJ Downplays Behind-the-Curve Risk: January Meeting Summary
The Bank of Japan’s risk of falling behind the curve has not increased markedly, a summary of opinions at its…
Germany manufacturing output returns to growth in January
Germany’s manufacturing sector started 2026 on a positive note, with output returning to growth after a brief contraction in December,…
German Retail Sales Inch Higher
Germany’s retail sales edged up 0.1% month-on-month in December 2025, beating market expectations for a 0.2% decline and reversing a…
GCC, Middle East region poised for next wave of global investments, business leaders tell SEF 2026
The GCC and wider Middle East region is poised for the next wave of investments in AI and tech-led sectors,…
Will the ECB respond to the rising euro? Analyst weighs
The euro’s recent rise has put the European Central Bank back in focus, but economists say the move is unlikely…
Cautious Bank of England poised to keep rates on hold despite hiring weakness
The Bank was cautious in December despite cutting rates The Bank of England is highly likely to keep rates on…
UK Manufacturing PMI Climbs to Highest Since 2024
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January 2026, above the preliminary reading of 51.6 and up…
UK House Prices Rise More Than Expected
The UK Nationwide House Price Index rose 1% year-on-year in January 2026, surpassing the expected 0.7% and picking up from…
US agrees to slash tariffs on imports from India after reaching trade deal
Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the…
Drewry releases financial health-check report 2026 as container shipping fundamentals near a reset
Drewry Maritime Financial Research Services (DMFR), the investment research arm of global shipping consultancy Drewry, is pleased to announce the…