INT

  • Jul 12
  • 2 min read

China’s exports will grow modestly as imports settle

China’s goods exports rose by 8.6% in June but imports fell slightly

China
  • Jul 12
  • 2 min read

Global digital fragmentation may favour innovation

The European Commission yesterday accepted Apple's commitment to give third parties access to its tap-and-go technology

International
  • Jul 12
  • 2 min read

Evidence is mounting for Japanese interest rate rises

Nearly 90% of Japanese households expect higher inflation a year from now

Japan
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Differing IEA/OPEC oil views reflect high uncertainty

The IEA continues to expect far weaker oil demand growth in coming months than OPEC does

International
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Digital economy decarbonisation will be challenging

The UNCTAD Digital Economy report focuses on ways of reducing the environmental costs of digitalisation

International
  • Jul 10
  • 2 min read

The chance of a US rate cut in September is rising

Fed Chair Powell and Treasury Secretary Yellen have both told lawmakers that they are confident inflation is easing

United States
  • Jul 10
  • 2 min read

Low China consumer and producer inflation will persist

China’s consumer price inflation was flat at 0.2% in June and producer prices fell by 0.8% year-on-year

China
  • Jul 8
  • 2 min read

Japan rate rises will help the yen and domestic demand

The yen has declined steadily in dollar and trade-weighted terms but rate rises ahead raise hopes of a change of trend

Japan