Economic News Category

US Retail Sales Might Not Aid Dollar Recovery The upcoming release of June’s retail sales data by the U.S. Census Bureau, scheduled for Wednesday at 12:30 GMT, may not provide the much-needed boost to the ailing dollar. The data, which accurately reflects consumer demand, will be analyzed closely as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)

US-China Resume Climate Talks, Vow Big Steps John Kerry, the US Climate Envoy, initiated his first significant climate discussions with Chinese officials in almost a year. Despite the profound tensions between the two superpowers, both sides committed to achieving practical results. Xie Zhenhua, China’s climate envoy, indicated on Monday that China is pursuing substantial dialogue

Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge US inflation news has been favorable this week, with data revealing a slowdown in both headline inflation at 3% and core inflation at 4.8%, both below expectations. Producer price inflation also came in lower than anticipated. These positive figures may be the last before they potentially

Challenges Remain Despite Significant Progress in US Inflation Headline inflation has reduced to a fraction of its peak, yet the contribution from shelter alone exceeds the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) annual target of 2.0%. In June, both headline and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) outcomes fell short of expectations at 0.2%, resulting in respective

Inflation at Wholesale Level in Japan Decelerates for the Sixth Consecutive Month Japan’s wholesale inflation has been witnessing a steady slowdown for the sixth consecutive month as of June, largely attributed to the declining prices of fuel and commodities. The data, released on Wednesday, indicates an easing of the cost-push pressure that has previously escalated