US

US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 46.3 as Price Worries Grow

US consumer sentiment slips to 46.3 in October as inflation expectations rise. Examine spending data, household pressures and credit risks.
Global Economy

UNCTAD Sees 2.6% Global Growth as Trade Gains Stay Uneven

UNCTAD forecasts 2.6% global growth in 2026 despite expanding trade. Explore uneven gains, supply-chain costs and risks for borrowers and governments.
Global Economy

El Niño Into 2027 Raises Food, Power and Credit Risks

WMO expects El Niño to last into February 2027. Explore the implications for food supply, electricity costs, inflation and borrower credit risk.
Eurozone

German Factory Orders Fall 10.6% as Large Contracts Swing

German factory orders fell 10.6% in August, but large contracts explain much of the swing. Explore the underlying demand trend, ECB policy and credit risk.
Global Economy

G7 Oil Release Targets Diesel in 100 Million Barrel Plan

G7 plans a 100 million barrel oil release with early diesel deliveries. Examine supply constraints, fuel-price transmission and credit and fiscal risks.
US

US Jobs Growth Slows to 29,000 as Fed Weighs Inflation Risks

US employers added 29,000 jobs in September. Explore the revised hiring trend, inflation pressures and implications for Fed policy and credit risk.
Eurozone

Eurozone Inflation Hits 3.8% as Energy Costs Test the ECB

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.8% as energy costs accelerate. Examine the ECB policy challenge and the risks for borrowers, households and governments.
Asia Pacific

South Korea Exports Hit $120.9 Billion as Chip Sales Surge

South Korea's September exports hit a record $120.9 billion. Examine the chip boom, trade surplus and implications for credit and external risk.
Asia Pacific

China Mortgage Subsidies Target First Homes as Property Slumps

China's new mortgage interest subsidy starts October 1. Explore eligibility, household savings and the implications for developers, banks and fiscal risk.
Asia Pacific

China’s Industrial Profit Growth Slows as Electronics Lead

China's August industrial profit growth slowed to 4.2%, while electronics drove much of the eight-month increase.