Vietnam rice exports in May up 35.3% y/y at 980,000 T
Vietnam exported 980,000 metric tons of rice in May, up 35.3% against the same month a year earlier, government data…
German consumer sentiment recovers further heading into June
German consumer sentiment improved for the fourth month in a row heading into June as the outlook brightened somewhat in…
Inflation up in three German states, pointing to slight national rise
Inflation in three German states inched up in May, preliminary data showed, suggesting that national inflation in Europe’s biggest economy…
Climate change to have long-term economic impact: SF Fed paper
An increase in the number of hot days as climate change warms the globe would likely damage the U.S. economy…
BOJ policymaker hints at rate hike if yen’s impact on inflation is big
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates if sharp falls in the yen boost inflation or the public’s perception…
UK home prices to build on recent gains but supply an issue
British home prices will rise modestly this year and increase faster than overall inflation in the next two years, according…
German inflation rises to 2.8% in May
German inflation rose slightly more than forecast to 2.8% in May, although economists said an increase had been expected and…
Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
The latest Chief Economists Outlook released today presents a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024.…
June ECB rate cut a done deal, majority expects cuts in Sept, Dec too
A European Central Bank interest rate cut on June 6 appears certain, according to all 82 economists polled by Reuters,…
China Steps Up Vessel Inspections After Serious Shipping Accidents
China is stepping up its port state control inspections, according to class society DNV. The China Maritime Safety Administration is…