- — China: Trade surplus due to competitiveness
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at 9/23/26 3:00pmChinas trade surplus is not driven by subsidies or an undervalued exchange rate. Instead, it reflects a combination of structural factors, including stronger manufacturing competitiveness, greater import substitution, the restructuring of global supply chains and the expanding presence of Chinese firms in overseas markets, economists said at a recent forum in Beijing. At the 2026 ...- — Iran war, energy trade, sanctions could be key topics at Trump-Xi summit: analysts
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmUS President Donald Trump may raise key energy issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit on Sept. 24, including asking Beijing to help end the conflict in Iran, help open Middle East shipping routes and boost US oil purchases, energy analysts say. However, other possible US requests that could rein in energy prices—such ...
- — Nothing can harm eurozone growth (it seems)
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThis PMI report must be music to Europe’s ears. It is the figure most often cited as evidence of the eurozones resilience. The eurozone composite PMI came in at 53.1 in September, from 52.0 in August. Despite the latest escalation in the Middle East, surging oil prices, rising interest rates and low water levels, economic ...
- — U.S. Manufacturing PMI Surges, Signals Robust Sector Expansion
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe latest Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report has delivered an unexpected boost to the economic outlook, revealing a significant uptick in the activity level of purchasing managers within the manufacturing sector. The PMI reading soared to an actual figure of 57.0, surpassing market forecasts and previous figures alike. This robust reading of 57.0 is ...
- — UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe UK has been warned over ballooning debt costs and slower economic growth ahead of Chancellor John Healeys first Budget next month. The UK was among countries facing downgraded growth forecasts in a report by the influential Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday. That came as the head of the International Monetary ...
- — Oil, not El Niño, is driving Singapore inflation
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmEnergy remains the main inflation story Singapores CPI inflation edged up to 2.3% YoY in August from 2.2% in July, while core inflation rose to 2.2% YoY from 2.0%, both broadly in line with expectations. Underlying price pressures strengthened more noticeably, with headline CPI increasing 0.6% MoM. The acceleration in inflation was driven primarily by ...
- — German Services Sector Returns to Growth
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe SP Global Germany Services PMI rose to a 7-month high of 52.9 in September 2026 from 49.7 in August. The reading was also well above the market expectation of 50, signalling a renewed expansion in business activity after five consecutive months of contraction. New business accelerated at its fastest pace in almost a year, ...
- — Engagement set to boost economic ties
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmContinued high-level engagement between China and the United States will put bilateral economic ties on a steadier footing, enabling businesses on both sides to make investments and operational decisions with greater confidence while bringing greater certainty to the global economy, experts and business executives said. They said the new framework for China-US relations featuring constructive ...
- — Fed’s Barkin says US economy firming but inflation risks persist
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmUS economic conditions are firming, with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the artificial intelligence sector keeping the Federal Reserve focused on inflation, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said on Tuesday. The risks to inflation outweigh the risks to maximum employment. Thats why we raised rates, at last weeks meeting, Barkin said in remarks prepared ...
- — US Mortgage Applications Fall for 3rd Week
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe volume of mortgage applications in the US fell by 1.5% in the third week of September, extending the 4.1% drop in the earlier period to mark a third straight decline, according to data compiled by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The result was aligned with the sharp increase in mortgage rates in the period, with ...
- — Eurozone Output Growth Hits Three-and-a-Half-Year High
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe SP Global Eurozone Composite PMI rose to 53.1 in September 2026, up from 52.0 in August and above market expectations of 51.7, according to a preliminary estimate. The latest reading marked a third consecutive month of expansion in business activity, with growth accelerating to its fastest pace in almost three-and-a-half years. Growth strengthened across ...
- — Rubio says Iran deal would require hard work over time
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that any agreement with Iran would require significant effort over an extended period. Speaking to reporters, Rubio indicated that President Donald Trump maintains several available courses of action, including military measures. Rubio addressed concerns about the Strait, acknowledging its importance as a regional issue. He stated that ...
- — India’s private sector growth accelerates in September flash PMI
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at 9/23/26 3:00pmIndia’s private sector showed stronger growth momentum at the end of the second fiscal quarter, according to flash PMI data released today. The HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rose to 56.5 in September from 54.3 in August, marking the strongest expansion since June. The composite index, which tracks combined output across manufacturing and ... - — Fed’s Perli says Treasury bill purchases will adapt to evolving market conditions
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe Federal Reserve is maintaining a flexible stance on its reserve management operations, leaving open the possibility of future Treasury bill purchases while keeping them paused for now. Speaking at the 2026 U.S. Treasury Market Conference in New York, Roberto Perli, Manager of the System Open Market Account (SOMA) at the Federal Reserve Bank of ...
- — China’s outbound direct investment rises 11.1 percent in 2025
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmChina’s outbound direct investment flows climbed 11.1 percent to $213.58 billion in 2025, with its investment stock standing at $3.4 trillion, retaining its position among the world’s top three investors for nine straight years and making up 7.4 percent of global outward investment, official data showed Wednesday. Covering 18 categories of national economic sectors, outbound ...
- — Bessent emerges as frontrunner for Trump’s “AI czar” role – report
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a leading candidate for President Donald Trump’s new AI czar position, according to a Semafor report on Tuesday. Trump’s decision on his AI point person is not final, and he is known to favor dark-horse candidates. If Bessent receives the appointment, his Cabinet position would not prevent him from holding ...
- — UK Manufacturing Sector Remains Solid in September
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe SP Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.0 in September 2026, up slightly from 51.7 in August and above the market expectation of 51.5, according to the preliminary estimate. The latest increase in manufacturing output, however, was the slowest since the current period of expansion began in April. AI investment and higher defense spending ...
- — US Services Activity Surge to 5-Year High: S&P Global
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmThe SP Global US Services PMI rose to 58.7 in September of 2026 from 56.5 in the previous month, well above the market consensus of 56 to reflect the strongest expansion in services activity in over five years. New orders rose the most in over four years, underpinned by strong demand from domestic consumers, enough ...
- — China’s central bank to inject $149 billion daily before holidays
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmChina’s central bank announced Wednesday that it will inject up to 1 trillion yuan ($149 billion) per day through short-term liquidity tools as the Golden Week holiday approaches. The People’s Bank of China stated it will conduct overnight reverse repo operations from September 28 to October 8 to address short-term liquidity needs in the banking ...
- — The price of indifference: Why ocean action is needed now to protect both livelihoods and planetary health
- at 9/23/26 3:00pmNature and the ocean form the infrastructure of our lives and societies. Our cultures, traditions and livelihoods are influenced by weather patterns, seasons, even species. Yet we have long ignored the link between such ecosystems and our economic and political systems — an indifference that comes with a heavy price tag to the global economy. ...
- — Eurozone Manufacturing Growth Unchanged in September
- at 9/23/26 11:00amThe SP Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI remained unchanged at 52.7 in September 2026, slightly exceeding the market expectation of 52.6, according to flash data. Manufacturing output also remained strong, with the Output Index rising to 53.4 from 53.3, its highest level in 55 months. Growth was supported by a renewed increase in new export orders, ...
- — Kremlin says new US sanctions won’t help restore bilateral ties
- at 9/21/26 3:00pmThe Kremlin said Monday that President Donald Trump’s approval of a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill will not aid in restoring US-Russia relations or help advance a peace settlement to end the war in Ukraine. Trump signed the sanctions legislation into law on Friday. The Kremlin stated it maintains ongoing communication with its trade partners, who ...
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