India January Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in January 2026 from 55.0 in December, but was revised lower from…
China’s soft PMI data suggests domestic challenges carried over into 2026
Official manufacturing PMI falls back into contraction China’s January PMI fell back into contraction at 49.3, down from December’s 50.1.…
Eurozone Manufacturing Sector Remains in Contraction
The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5 in January 2026, broadly in line with the preliminary estimate of 49.4…
GCC, Middle East region poised for next wave of global investments
The GCC and wider Middle East region is poised for the next wave of investments in AI and tech-led sectors,…
‘Very dangerous’: Trump reportedly warns UK of doing business with China as Starmer seeks a reset
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly warned the U.K. that it would be “very dangerous” for the country to…
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…