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 in exports driven by commodities slowedand imports hit a record high, official data showed on Monday.
Analysis: Malaysia’s labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model
Malaysia’s government and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel the country’s economy, or face risks to its export-reliant growth model, experts warn.
Japan Oct retail sales boosted by fuel-price spike, broad trend still soft
Japan’s retail sales rose for the first time in three months in October, though less than expected, and the underlying private consumption trend pointed to persistent strains on a fragile economic recovery despite an easing of COVID-19 curbs.
Euro zone producer prices rise more than expected in April
Euro zone producer prices rose more than expected in April, boosted by a surge in energy prices, data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat showed on Wednesday.
UK house prices jump by 10.9%, could speed up further- Nationwide
British house prices jumped by an annual 10.9%, the most innearly seven years, and they look set to accelerate further as people seek new homes after the pandemic, mortgage lender Nationwide said.
