Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 2.3% in March from February’s 2.0%. March’s reading was the highest inflation rate since...
Latest Global Economic News
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Saudi Arabia: Inflation comes in at highest level since June 2023 in March -
Euro Area: ECB cuts rates in April Easing cycle continues: At its meeting on 17 April, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to reduce its deposit rate... -
Turkey: Central Bank unexpectedly increases rates in April TCMB unexpectedly tightens in April: On 17 April, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) decided to tighten... -
Egypt: Central Bank of Egypt cuts rates for first time in nearly five years in April CBE kickstarts its loosening cycle: At its meeting on 17 April, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of... -
New Zealand: Inflation ticks up in Q1 Latest reading: Inflation rose to 2.5% in Q1 2025 from 2.2% in Q4, exceeding market expectations but within the Central... -
China: GDP growth beats expectations in Q1 Temporary factors boost output: GDP growth clocked 5.4% year on year in Q1 2025, matching the prior quarter’s reading and... -
Canada: Bank of Canada keeps rates steady in April Latest bank decision: At its meeting on 16 April, the Bank of Canada kept its target for the overnight rate... -
Qatar: Industrial activity dips in December Latest reading: Industrial output fell 2.5% year on year in December (November: +5.3% yoy). The decline reflected a higher base... -
Ecuador: GDP shrinks at a milder pace in Q4 The economy remains in the doldrums in Q4: Seasonally adjusted GDP declined at a slower annual rate of 0.9% in... -
Singapore: Monetary Authority of Singapore eases its stance in April Second consecutive S$NER slope reduction: At its meeting on 14 April, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) decided to slightly...