BNP Paribas forecasts Japan’s GDP growth to decelerate to 0.5% in 2026 amid rising inflation and production costs. Japan’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.5% in 2026 from 1.1% in 2025, driven by higher inflation and production costs. The Bank of Japan is projected to c
Markets price nearly 16bps of tightening for July and three hikes by year-end amid persistent inflation concerns. New Zealand’s central bank is poised to hold rates steady this week but may signal a July hike as inflation pressures linger. Market pricing reflects a near 16
May consumer confidence exceeds estimates at 93.1, signaling potential strength in household spending and economic activity. US consumer confidence climbed to 93.1 in May, surpassing the 92 estimate and marking an improvement from April’s 92.8 reading. The uptick suggests
Bank of France governor reaffirms ECB’s commitment to 2% inflation target amid rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions. The European Central Bank will take necessary steps to return inflation to its 2% target, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.
U.S. economists are increasingly questioning the reliability of the Atlanta Fedâs closely watched GDPNow model after it projected a sharp acceleration in second-quarter growth despite limited underlying data. GDPNow currently estimates the economy expanded at a 4.3% annual
Japan's core CPI climbs 2.8% in April Japan's core consumer inflation rate, excluding one-off factors, reached 2.8% in April. This figure exceeded the 2% target and accelerated from 2.5% in March. The increase in inflation may impact the Bank of Japan's mon
Japan's core consumer inflation, excluding one-off factors, rose to 2.8% in April, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Japan’s core consumer inflation, measured by a new Bank of Japan gauge excluding special factors, climbed to 2.8% year-on-year in April, up from 2.5
UOB revises Singapore’s 2026 growth outlook upward after a sharp upward revision in first-quarter GDP data. Singapore’s 2026 GDP growth forecast has been raised to 3.2% by UOB, up from a prior estimate, following a sharp upward revision in first-quarter 2026 GDP data. The
USD Index falls below 99.00 amid geopolitical optimism, boosting risk assets ahead of US consumer confidence data. The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated to a two-week low, dropping below the 99.00 support level as risk appetite improved on optimism surrounding a potential US
May’s consumer sentiment index fell for the third straight month, approaching a historic low as inflation concerns weigh on household finances. US consumer sentiment declined to 44.8 in May, extending a three-month slide and approaching the record low set in June 2022. The
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