Switzerland remains focused on deflation risk as SNB set to hold rates
The SNB is set to hold rates at 0% while focusing on inflation and franc strength, as Switzerland remains concerned about deflation.
24/09/2026 06:128 min read
Inflation
Japan PMI slips to four-month low, price pressures remain elevated
Japan's flash composite PMI fell to 52.5 in September, a four-month low, as price pressures stayed sharp and hiring accelerated.
24/09/2026 00:5114 min read
US yields hit multi-year peaks as markets fret over inflation and growth
US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs as strong growth and sticky inflation pressure the Fed. Stocks fell sharply.
23/09/2026 17:1315 min read
Dollar strengthens on rising yields, higher Fed hike bets
US dollar rises as Treasury yields climb and odds of another Fed rate hike increase.
23/09/2026 15:4116 min read
Bitcoin Slips Below $84K as Strong US Data Boosts Yields
Bitcoin fell under $84,000 after strong US PMI data pushed Treasury yields higher.
23/09/2026 14:599 min read
Fed's Barr signals further rate increases likely needed for 2% inflation goal
Fed's Michael Barr said more rate hikes are likely needed to bring inflation back to 2% in a timely manner.
23/09/2026 14:212 min read
Flash UK services PMI disappoints at 51.7 in September
UK September flash services PMI fell to 51.7, below expectations; manufacturing beat at 52.0, composite also missed.
23/09/2026 08:425 min read
Germany's manufacturing PMI slips to 53.8 in September, below forecast of 54.0
Germany's September flash manufacturing PMI came in at 53.8, below the expected 54.0, while services and composite PMIs beat forecasts.
23/09/2026 07:416 min read
France PMI returns to growth in September; rising price pressures challenge ECB
France's September PMI readings returned to expansion, with services at a 10-month high, but rising price pressures complicate ECB outlook.
23/09/2026 07:357 min read
Eurozone PMI data to shed light on inflation, ECB policy
Preliminary PMI data for September out later today; markets eye inflation details for clues on ECB's next rate move.
23/09/2026 06:177 min read
USD/JPY stays above 157 after BOJ hike, intervention fears persist
USD/JPY stays above 157 after BOJ hike; intervention risks persist with yields near 5%.
23/09/2026 05:1111 min read
ADB maintains China growth outlook, trims inflation forecast on weak demand
The ADB kept its China growth forecasts unchanged but cut the inflation outlook, pointing to soft demand. It slightly raised the Asia growth forecast.
23/09/2026 04:0215 min read
Trump backs diesel export ban; analysts flag potential backfire
Trump backs US diesel export ban to fight high prices; analysts caution it may backfire.
22/09/2026 23:3323 min read
Australia's September PMI: Growth at Q3 low, manufacturing in contraction, jobs fall
Australia's September flash PMI showed growth slowing to a Q3 low, with manufacturing contracting and employment falling for the first time since May, whileβ¦
22/09/2026 23:2217 min read
ECB: China's manufacturing advance is squeezing German exporters
ECB analysis says China's advance into higher-value manufacturing is displacing European exporters, especially German firms, from global markets.
22/09/2026 22:5214 min read