Economy
ECB Releases July 2026 Euro Area Bank Lending Survey
The European Central Bank publishes its bank lending survey for the euro area for July 2026.
ECB Appoints Boris Kisselevsky as Director General Secretariat
The European Central Bank has named Boris Kisselevsky to the position of Director General Secretariat.
ECB Unveils Shortlisted Banknote Designs and Opens Survey
The European Central Bank has released the shortlisted designs for its upcoming euro banknote redesign and opened a public survey.
ECB Releases Consumer Expectations Survey Results for June 2026
The European Central Bank has published the findings from its consumer expectations survey for June 2026.
ECB Releases Third-Quarter 2026 Survey of Professional Forecasters
The European Central Bank publishes the findings from its latest Survey of Professional Forecasters covering the third quarter of 2026.
ECB to Implement Enhanced Repo Facility for Central Banks
The European Central Bank prepares to roll out an enhanced repurchase agreement facility tailored for central banks.
ECB Releases June 2026 SESFOD Survey on Euro Securities and OTC Derivatives
The European Central Bank publishes the results of its June 2026 survey covering credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets.
ECB to Expand Climate Factors in Collateral Framework for Corporate Claims
The European Central Bank announces plans to integrate climate-related metrics into the Eurosystem collateral framework for non-financial corporate credit claims.
Norway's Core Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7% in July
Norway's core consumer price inflation remained unchanged at 2.7% in July, according to official economic data.
German Trade Deficit with China Widens Amid Shifting Industrial Demand
Germany's trade deficit with China has grown as Beijing reduces its reliance on European industrial goods.
China's Consumer Inflation Eases to Six-Month Low in July
China's consumer price index slowed to a six-month low, increasing pressure on authorities to introduce further policy easing measures.
Eurozone Investor Morale Returns to Positive Territory in August
Investor confidence in the eurozone rebounded into positive territory in August, according to survey data.
Greek industrial output climbs 1.1% in June
Manufacturing and mining activity rebound as Greece's industrial sector shows modest growth for the month.
UK consumer spending rose during World Cup in July: data
Spending on food and in pubs increased in July, likely driven by World Cup matches and warm weather, according to preliminary data.
U.S. CPI report due Wednesday: Key data points to watch
Consumer prices data for July is set for release on Wednesday, with markets focused on core inflation, shelter costs and wage-price dynamics. Analysts expect a modest slowdown.
U.S. job growth cools as hiring sentiment weakens
Employers added 140,000 jobs in July, below forecasts, as labor market momentum fades amid cautious hiring trends.
Energy prices seen easing in latest U.S. inflation report
Consumer inflation data due Friday expected to show a drop in energy costs amid easing geopolitical tensions. Oil and gas prices have fluctuated with Iran conflict developments.
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days With Narrowed Scope
The White House announced a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver while narrowing its operational scope.
Trading Day: Market Focus Turns to Global Shipping and Strait Dynamics
Global markets monitor developments surrounding key maritime trade straits as macroeconomic and geopolitical factors influence supply chains.
BOJ Rate-Hike Path Faces Hurdles Amid Japanese Bond Market Pressures
The Bank of Japan's path toward policy normalization encounters headwinds linked to domestic bond market dynamics and political context.
Singapore Upgrades 2026 Growth Outlook Following Strong Q2 GDP Driven by AI
Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, supported by robust second-quarter GDP figures fueled by the artificial intelligence sector.
Trump Defers Decision on Future of 'Weaponization' Fund to Blanche
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stated that decisions regarding the future of a proposed 'weaponization' fund rest with Todd Blanche.
US Officials Target Supply Chain Gaps Amid Rising Foreign Investment
United States authorities are working to address domestic supply chain vulnerabilities as inflows of foreign investment continue to expand.
ECB Releases Consolidated Banking Data for End-March 2026
The European Central Bank has published its consolidated banking data set covering the period up to the end of March 2026.
Bitcoin holds above $65,000 as Hormuz supply concerns ease
Cryptocurrency markets and equities rose following reports that Iran and Oman are discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz.