Germany’s economic outlook has improved noticeably as a group of leading research institutes raised their forecasts for 2026, pointing to stronger public spending, firmer exports and better-than-expected activity in the first half of the year. The revisions suggest Europe’s largest economy…

A group of 21 major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citi and Deutsche Bank, plans to create a new company in 2026 to issue a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin in the first half of 2027. The initiative has expanded…

China has introduced a significant reform of its housing sales and credit framework, aiming to reduce the property sector’s dependence on presales and restore confidence among homebuyers. Under the new approach, mortgage funds for presold homes will generally be released only…

New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, its highest level since late 2015. The result exceeded the 5.4% consensus forecast and followed an upwardly revised 5.4% reading for the previous quarter. For financial markets, the report…

China’s first-half base-metals trade has offered markets a fresh signal about how demand, supply chains and global commodity flows are changing. Reuters reported that refined copper imports fell, aluminium exports rebounded, and refined nickel imports rose strongly in the first half…

Oil markets moved back to the centre of global risk sentiment on Monday as Brent crude traded above $90 a barrel, while rising long-end Treasury yields added pressure on equity valuations. The move followed renewed escalation around the Gulf region and…

The Bank of Korea raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on 16 July 2026, delivering its first increase in three and a half years. The unanimous decision reflected a combination of stronger economic activity, inflation remaining above…

Oil markets moved sharply higher as renewed Gulf tensions brought the Strait of Hormuz back into focus, reviving concerns over energy supply, inflation and broader risk sentiment. The move did not stay confined to crude oil. Global equities came under pressure,…

China factory-gate inflation accelerated in June, adding a fresh macro signal for global markets already focused on energy costs, supply chains and central-bank policy paths. The move matters because producer prices can affect corporate margins, commodity demand, inflation expectations and broader…

The New Zealand dollar strengthened after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its official cash rate, giving currency markets a fresh central-bank catalyst at a time when traders are already watching inflation, energy prices, and diverging policy paths across major…