Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Inflation
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Interview
Fed's Harker sees possible '2 to 3' rate cuts ahead this year
Philadelphia bank chief open to faster pace of easing than in June outlook based on current data
Economy
Fed's Powell says 'time has come' for U.S. to cut interest rates
Jackson Hole remarks as close as he is likely to come to declaring victory over inflation
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Economy
U.S. consumer prices rise moderately; annual increase slows to below 3%
Expectations of Fed rate cut strength on downward inflation trend
Economy
N.Z. cuts rates for first time in over 4 years, flags more easing
Kiwi dollar tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing path
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Food & Beverage
McDonald's Japan supersizes profit, pairing price hikes and promotions
But popular $5 meals in U.S. spark concern about consumer cutbacks
Economy
China's July consumer inflation tops forecast, producer deflation persists
Heat and rain push up food prices amid concerns over weak demand
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Interview
Turkey expects more investments from Chinese EV makers
BYD's $1bn decision gives other companies 'comfort,' says investment office head
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Economy
Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
Investors worry U.S. economy is slowing under high interest rates
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Economy
Fed holds rates steady, nods to possible September cut
Powell says U.S. economy 'moving closer' to appropriate point for lower borrowing costs
Economy
Singapore keeps monetary policy tight, lowers inflation outlook
Central bank expects price pressure to ease further later this year
Economy
Sri Lanka cuts rates by 0.25% to help fuel economic recovery
Central bank expects inflation to remain below 5% target in medium term
Companies
Japan's century-old companies suffer 95% surge in bankruptcies
Inflation and succession problems deal blow to longtime businesses
Inflation
Japan's inflation rate rose for second consecutive month in June
Core CPI gained 2.6%, above BOJ target, as subsidies for electricity rolled back
Currencies
Yen's wild ride reflects Japan wage growth anxiety
Weak currency threatens to leave workers feeling no better off
Currencies
Dollar drops, yen surges as U.S. consumer prices fall in June
Japanese currency's gains spark speculation of possible forex intervention
Economy
China's consumer prices rose less than expected in June
CPI up 0.2% while producer price deflation persisted
Economy
Japan's real wages down 1.4% in May, declining for record 26th month
Downward pressure continues as weakening yen pushes up import costs
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Economy
Japan May household spending falls 1.8% on higher prices
Ministry official casts doubt on whether wages have kept pace with prices