Macroeconomic trends, inflation rates, central bank policies, GDP, and labor markets.
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates on hold, opting to take a patient approach in its fight against inflation despite mounting evidence that price pressures are proving more nettlesome than policymakers had hoped.
DoubleLine founder Jeff Gundlach told CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday that it's unclear why the Federal Reserve is waiting to hike rates further.
New Zealand central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes The Business Times
Another crash-landing for Brazil’s economy? The Business Times
Vietnam nears 10% growth as economy surges; posts trade surplus The Business Times
Euro firms against yen, flat against US dollar ahead of central bank meetings The Business Times
Japan’s trend inflation index hits 3-year high, cements case for BOJ rate hike The Business Times
[SYDNEY] Australia’s inflation picked up in the third quarter on higher fuel costs, while stubbornly hot underlying price pressures cemented market expectations of a fifth interest rate hike as soon as next week.
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy CNA
South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth The Straits Times
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Gold slides below $4,100 as US inflation raises rate hike concerns Milliyet
•Firm set to unlock Escravos-Lagos pipeline’s 2.3bn cubic feet capacity
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‘Atiku majored in hygiene, cannot rule Nigeria’s modern economy’ — Shettima Vanguard News
2027: Oluremi Tinubu confirms vehicle donation to APC youth leaders Premium Times Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve the processing of external loans worth $20.5 billion ($20,517,755,901), and one billion Euros (€1,045,083,643) under the 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan.
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesin[PHOTO CREDIT: @CorpCnclAfrica on X]