The U.S. dollar slipped in recent trading as investors scaled back bets on further Federal Reserve interest-rate increases. The Japanese yen managed gains even as data...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Global Economy
Japan’s Economy Set for a Strong Quarter as Exports Surge and Inflation Stays Contained
Japan is expected to report faster economic growth in the second quarter, driven by a sharp rise in exports, while government subsidies are helping to keep...
Wall Street slips on weak U.S. economic data, dragging global markets lower
U.S. stocks pulled back after a disappointing economic update raised fresh concerns about the health of the American economy. Markets in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific...
Japan’s inflation gauge beats forecasts in Q2, adding pressure on the Bank of Japan
Japan’s GDP deflator rose 2.6% in the second quarter, coming in above analyst expectations and signaling that inflation in the world’s fourth-largest economy remains on a...