Economists

Japan’s factory output dips more than expected as risks emerge

Japan's factory output shrank for the first time in three months in December as a decline in machinery production outweighed…

4 years ago

U.S. economy likely regained steam in Q4, 2021 growth seen best in 37 years

U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods,…

4 years ago

U.S. consumer confidence dips; more plan to buy big-ticket items

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed slightly in January, with more consumers planning to purchase homes, automobiles and other big- ticket items…

4 years ago

Analysis: Investors worry about hawkish Fed hurting growth, even theorize over next recession

Laser-focused on how aggressive the Federal Reserve will be in tightening policy, some U.S. investors and strategists are starting to…

4 years ago

Indonesia Dec trade surplus at $1 bln, well below forecast

Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed more than expected in December to $1.02 billion, the lowest in 20 months, as a surge…

4 years ago

UK economy finally bigger than before pandemic in November

Britain's economy grew strongly in November to finally surpass its size just before the country went into its first COVID-19…

4 years ago

Analysis: As Fed rate hikes loom, China may opt for modest easing to cushion slowdown

China's central bank is set to unveil more easing steps to support slowing growth, though it will likely favour injecting…

4 years ago

Major UK companies plan 2022 investment surge – Deloitte

Major British companies plan a surge in investment in 2022 to meet strong demand and respond to climate change against…

4 years ago

Turkish business group calls for an end to Erdogan’s low-rates policy

Turkey's largest business group urged President Tayyip Erdogan's government on Saturday to abandon a monetary policy based on low rates…

4 years ago

Analysis: Europe’s big payday remains elusive even as inflation surges

Visions of spiralling wage inflation in the euro zone have dominated the talking points of conservative central bankers in recent…

4 years ago