Inflation expectations edge lower in Japan, according to a central bank survey

Jul 12, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Inflation expectations by households in Japan hit lowest since the Bank of Japan adopted its massive stimulus program in 2013, a quarterly central bank survey showed, keeping alive expectations of more monetary...

Brazilian economy unlikely to expand in near term; to remain in recession throughout 2016

Jul 12, 2016 07:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Brazilian economy is not expected to expand in the near term and is likely to keep shrinking throughout 2016, noted Societe Generale in a research report. In the first quarter of 2016, the Brazilian economic activity...

China’s foreign trade likely to have remained depressed in June

Jul 12, 2016 06:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas foreign trade is likely to have remained depressed in June. According to the latest trade reports from Taiwan and South Korea, some recovery signs were seen in Asias electronics supply chain. But Chinas...

Malaysia’s industrial production remains upbeat on support from electricity, manufacturing

Jul 12, 2016 06:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Industrial production in Malaysia stayed highin May on support from electricity and manufacturing sectors that led to the rise in index. However, production remained subdued this month as compared to the corresponding...

Australia’s business sentiment improves in June; strong business conditions to facilitate robust growth in Q2

Jul 12, 2016 06:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias business sector has recorded strong growth in sentiment as well as in trading conditions in June. Business sentiment in the nation shrugged off the Brexit volatility. The rebound in business sentiment is...

Japan’s tertiary industry activity remains soft as economy stays weak

Jul 12, 2016 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Tertiary industry activity in Japan remained weak, although at the same level as previous month, invigorating signs of continued weakness in the worlds third-largest economy, raising doubts about the sustainability of the...

Canada’s housing starts rises in June; high demand to boost new home building in near-term

Jul 12, 2016 05:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Canadas housing starts reached 218,000 units in June, an increase from 187,000 units in May. The six-month moving average trend in the housing starts increased to 198,000. Canadas housing dialogue has rapidly moved to...