Economy

Swiss National Bank holds rates steady as inflation cools
The SNB maintained its policy rate at 1.25% on Thursday, citing stable inflation and economic resilience. No further guidance on future moves was provided.

Swiss National Bank releases Q1 2025 Quarterly Bulletin
The SNB’s first quarterly report of 2025 outlines monetary policy stance, inflation outlook, and economic assessments for Switzerland.

SNB holds rates steady at 1.75% in June assessment
Swiss National Bank leaves key policy rate unchanged as inflation remains within target range, citing cautious growth outlook.

Swiss National Bank holds rates steady after September review
The SNB left its key policy rate unchanged at 1.25% as inflation remains within target range, citing stable economic conditions.

SNB Quarterly Bulletin Highlights Policy Stance and Economic Outlook
Swiss National Bank’s third-quarter report underscores inflation risks, policy guidance, and global economic pressures. Key projections and policy signals detailed.

SNB Sept 2025 policy review flags cautious stance on inflation
Swiss National Bank’s September 2025 monetary policy assessment highlights persistent inflation risks and a cautious approach to policy adjustments.

Swiss National Bank holds rates steady in December review
The SNB maintained its key policy rate at 1.25% as inflation remains within target, citing stable growth and cautious global conditions.

Swiss National Bank Publishes Q4 2025 Quarterly Bulletin
The SNB's latest Quarterly Bulletin assesses Swiss economic conditions, inflation trends, and monetary policy outlook for Q4 2025.

Swiss National Bank Releases Q1 2026 Quarterly Bulletin
The SNB's first quarterly report of 2026 outlines monetary policy stance, economic outlook, and financial stability assessments for Switzerland.

SNB Quarterly Bulletin Highlights Economic Outlook and Policy Stance
Swiss National Bank’s Q2 2026 bulletin assesses inflation risks, growth projections, and monetary policy considerations amid global uncertainty.

China’s central bank skips routine liquidity operation
The People’s Bank of China refrained from injecting funds via its regular medium-term lending facility, a move seen as a signal of policy caution amid economic uncertainty.

Japan business mood improves on semiconductor demand surge: Reuters poll
Manufacturers report rising confidence as chip demand drives output and orders, according to the latest Reuters Tankan survey.

Global youth unemployment rises as job creation slows, UN agency warns
UN labor agency reports rising youth joblessness amid weak hiring trends and potential AI disruption to labor markets.

AI unlikely to trigger mass job losses, study finds
Research suggests AI will disrupt but not devastate labor markets, with productivity gains offsetting displacement risks.

Markets drift as Middle East tensions ease into 'peace fog'
Risk assets pare gains as geopolitical uncertainty wanes, leaving investors cautious ahead of key U.S. data releases.

Brazil opposition proposes debt-linked fiscal rule to replace current framework
Draft rule from Bolsonaro campaign ties fiscal targets directly to public debt levels, aiming to replace Brazil's existing fiscal framework amid economic uncertainty.

US Treasury yields seen falling as strategists' conviction weakens
Analysts expect Treasury yields to decline amid shifting macro expectations, though confidence in the outlook has softened.

Investors weigh risks as Fed signals leaner policy guidance
Market participants assess potential trade-offs of reduced Federal Reserve transparency amid shifting economic signals.

Wall Street futures rise ahead of U.S. inflation data
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge higher as investors await July CPI report for clues on Federal Reserve policy.

Poland's economic index dips below neutral in August
The Economic Sentiment Indicator falls to its lowest since April 2021, signaling weakening economic confidence amid rising inflation and policy uncertainty.

Truflation data chief outlines inflation outlook for coming months
Alternative inflation tracker's head of data projects near-term price pressures amid shifting economic conditions.

Fed's Goolsbee says inflation remains top concern
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee reiterates inflation as the primary economic challenge amid mixed signals on price pressures.

India's net direct tax revenue rises 23% to 8.1 trillion rupees
Fiscal receipts exceed expectations as corporate and income tax collections drive growth in the world's fifth-largest economy.

Atlanta Fed’s Venable says inflation too high, easing hinges on Middle East
Federal Reserve policymaker cites persistent price pressures and geopolitical risks as key factors in inflation outlook.

U.S. auto loan debt hits record $1.6 trillion in Q2
Total outstanding auto loans rose to a new high as higher vehicle prices and longer loan terms offset rising interest rates.

