China’s May industrial output misses forecasts, retail sales a bright spot
BEIJING: China's May industrial output lagged expectations with the property sector still weak, adding pressure on Beijing for policy support…
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Right time to resume FTA talks with EU
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is better positioned to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this time…
Pakistan to raise power prices in move to secure IMF loan
LAHORE: Pakistan is raising power prices by an average of 20% to bolster its chances of securing a new loan…
Nigerian inflation rises to 28-year high in May
ABUJA: Nigeria’s annual inflation rose to a new 28-year high of 33.95% in May, official data show, worsening hardships that…
Peru economy expands 5.28% in the first quarter
LIMA: Peru’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter expanded 5.28% in April from a year earlier, according to…
Bidenomics leaves behind an industrial heartland
NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s trio of legislative packages designed to revive US manufacturing prowess is already helping regions from…
US producer prices unexpectedly fall in May
WASHINGTON: U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in May amid lower energy costs, another indication that inflation was subsiding after surging…
Malaysia keeps inflation outlook for 2024 after diesel subsidy reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Headline inflation in Malaysia is expected to remain within the government's projected range of 2% to 3.5% for…
Economy is on track for soft landing, says Chambers
Australia’s government is “cautiously confident” it can bring the economy in for a soft landing despite anemic growth in the…