Japanese spending on factories and equipment rose 6.5 per cent on-year in the fourth quarter, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday, indicating resilient investment demand continued to support a ...

I am delighted to be given this opportunity to speak to you at the FIN/SUM 2026. The year 2016, when the first FIN/SUM was held, marked a milestone for the Bank of Japan as well: we established the ...

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer ...

The U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global ...

The U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments. Marine ...

This is obviously a very fluid situation and as the facts on the ground evolve so too will the economic impact. As a framing, just bear in mind that, absent a prolonged war and major long-term ...

The January 2026 seasonally adjusted estimate: • Total dwellings approved fell 7.2% to 14,564 • Private sector dwellings excluding houses fell 24.5% to 4,393 and private sector houses rose 1.1% to ...

Gold continues to hold its uptrend as crude oil absorbs fresh geopolitical headlines from the Middle East. While Brent’s sharp spike injected volatility into energy markets, ... NETANYAHU: WE ARE NOT ...

Prolonged war and higher oil prices will hurt economic activity. Just in | RBA Governor Bullock warns that rising inflation may necessitate an increase in interest rates. RBA'S GOV. BULLOCK: THE BOARD ...

I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to Elders ...

IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS COMMANDER SAYS STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED, IRAN TO SET ON FIRE ANY SHIP TRYING TO PASS -IRANIAN ...

It is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest. UK PM STARMER SAYS IRAN'S APPROACH BECOMING EVEN MORE RECKLESS UK's PM Starmer: Gulf partners have asked us to do more to defend them. UK ...