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Former Finance Ministers Warn of Debt Crisis Risk as US Hits $40 Trillion Milestone
US public debt has crossed $40 trillion, joining a wave of nations struggling with post-COVID fiscal excess and spending imbalances
Aug 30, 2026
ChinaChina First-Half Foreign Trade Breaks 25 Trillion Yuan, Surging 16.9% Despite Global Headwinds
China's General Administration of Customs reported that total goods trade for H1 2026 reached a record 25.47 trillion yuan, growing 16.9% year-on-year, demonstrating Chinese exporters' resilience despite complex external conditions including US tariff pressures.
Jul 15, 2026
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See all Economic Data โUS Q3 GDP Grows 3.4% Annualized, Sustaining Fed Rate Pressure as Korea Bolsters Agri-SMEs
US GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized rate in Q3 2026, beating expectations with 0.8% quarter-on-quarter real growth
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomUK Households Face Three Years of Falling Disposable Income, Think Tanks Warn
UK households face a drop in disposable income over the next three years, the Resolution Foundation warns
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENATahnoun Airport Cargo Surges 110% in Q3 2026 as UAE Logistics Hub Status Grows
Tahnoun International Airport recorded 17.9% growth in aircraft movements and 110% surge in cargo volumes in Q3 2026
Oct 30, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeAI Spending Divergence and $115 Oil Corner Central Banks as Markets Navigate Triple Risk
Alphabet was punished for AI spending while Microsoft was rewarded, creating a divergence in mega-cap tech valuations
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaTelangana Business Credit Surges 26%, Andhra Pradesh 25% as MSME Lending Booms
Telangana's individual business credit surged 26% while Andhra Pradesh posted 25% growth, outpacing national averages
Oct 30, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeEuropean Earnings Growth to Rival US for First Time in Years on Energy Windfall and Industrial Resilience
European corporate earnings growth is forecast to match US earnings growth for the first time in years, driven by energy windfall profits and industrial resilience offsetting tech sector gaps
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฆ๐บ AustraliaOil Markets Should Brace for a 'Forever Stalemate' in Iran โ The Third Scenario Neither Priced Nor Expected
Analysis warns oil markets are underpricing a third Iran scenario: a prolonged stalemate that keeps energy costs elevated without the acute risk of full regional conflict resolution
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAGold Falls Below $4,000 as US Inflation Data Boosts December Rate Hike Expectations
Gold spot prices dropped to $3,989/oz, falling below $4,000 as stronger-than-expected US CPI reinforced Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, putting bullion on track for a second monthly loss
Oct 30, 2026
๐ GlobalEU Power Costs Hit 2022 Crisis Levels as Eurelectric Urges Urgent Policy Action
European wholesale electricity costs have surged to 2022 energy crisis levels, with Eurelectric calling on EU policymakers to act to protect consumers and industrial competitiveness
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฏ๐ต JapanJapan Analysts Flag Three Non-Election Risks for US Stocks as Post-Midterm Trade Draws Attention
Japanese financial analysis identifies three risk factors for US equities beyond midterm election outcomes: oil prices, rising yields, and geopolitical uncertainty.
Oct 30, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilSuzano Raises Pulp Prices $50/Ton for Europe and North America Effective November
Suzano (SUZB3) notified European and North American customers of a $50-per-ton pulp price increase effective November.
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฐ๐ท South KoreaSeoul Offers Free Office Space for Game Developers as Government Plans 76,700 New Homes via Greenbelt Release
Seoul City and SBA are offering free rent and management costs for game developers with teams of five or fewer at the Seoul Game Content Center.
Oct 30, 2026
๐จ๐ณ ChinaChina Trade-In Subsidy Program Drives 2 Trillion Yuan in Sales, Reaches 250 Million Consumers
China's trade-in subsidy program has generated over 2 trillion yuan in related consumer goods sales since the start of 2026.
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฆ๐บ AustraliaVanadium Market October 2026: Weak China Prices, India Battery Projects Advance
Vanadium spot prices in China remained weak in October 2026, pressuring miner revenue across the globally concentrated production base.
Oct 30, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanySilver Plunges 55% From Highs as Gold Holds Near $4,000: Crash or Generational Buying Opportunity?
Silver has fallen approximately 55% from recent highs, sparking debate among commodities analysts over crash risk versus entry opportunity.
Oct 29, 2026
๐ GlobalUS Natural Gas Output Hits Back-to-Back Annual Records on Data Center and LNG Export Surge
US natural gas production is set for a second consecutive annual record as data center power demand and LNG exports surge.
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaIndia Diesel Exports Set to Surge in 2027 as Refiners Add 15 Million Tonnes of Capacity
Indian refiners are set to add 15 million tonnes of diesel processing capacity boosting export potential in 2027
Oct 29, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaWall Street and TSX Open Flat Before Fed Rate Decision and Alphabet, Microsoft Earnings
Wall Street and the TSX opened cautiously as markets awaited the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision and post-close earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft
Oct 29, 2026
๐จ๐ณ ChinaChina'\''s Zhangjiakou and Zhejiang Pioneer OPC AI Computing Hubs With Provincial Acceleration Plans
Zhangjiakou and Zhejiang province simultaneously launched AI OPC initiatives with Zhejiang issuing a formal 10-measure plan for cities including Hangzhou and Ningbo
Oct 29, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeSingapore STI Inches Up 0.02% as Local Banks Gain, Breadth Shows 332 vs 219
Singapore STI ended virtually flat as local banking stocks provided marginal support with 332 advancers vs 219 decliners on the SGX
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaChina'\''s Markets Lose $2.4 Trillion Since May as AI Profitability Fears Mount
Chinese stock markets have entered bear territory, losing $2.4 trillion in value since May 2026 amid AI profitability fears
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAGold Falls 0.7% to $4,037 as Federal Reserve Policy Signals and US Inflation Data Weigh on Prices
Spot gold fell 0.7% to $4,037.98 as Federal Reserve policy signals and upcoming US inflation data prompted investor repositioning
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanyGerman Banks Warn of Further Rise in Consumer Loan Interest Rates in Q4 as Credit Standards Tighten
German banks expect installment loan rates to rise further in Q4 while simultaneously tightening credit standards, restricting consumer spending financing
Oct 29, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaSurvey: 82% of Young Canadians Lack Financial Confidence to Buy a Home as 40% Tap Long-Term Savings
82% of young Canadians lack confidence in at least one homebuying aspect as 40% have tapped long-term savings to cover housing costs this year
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomSt James's Place Funds Under Management Hit Record ยฃ242.4 Billion Despite Client Outflows
St James's Place Q3 funds under management hit a record ยฃ242.4 billion, up 14.2%, though rising client redemptions offset market-driven gains
Oct 29, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomOBR Warns UK Inflation Set to Peak Near 3.75% as Growth Forecast Cut in Budget Statement
The Office for Budget Responsibility forecast UK inflation peaking at around 3.75% early next year, exceeding prior forecasts
Oct 28, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAUBS Lifts Brent Crude Forecast to $110 as Falling Inventories and Record Tanker Costs Tighten Market
UBS raised its year-end Brent crude forecast to $110 per barrel from $100, citing persistent Middle East supply risks and falling global inventories
Oct 28, 2026
๐ฆ๐ช UAE / MENAWorld Bank Raises 2026 Commodity Price Forecast 23% on Middle East Conflict and Supply Disruptions
World Bank raised its 2026 commodity price forecast by 23% citing Middle East conflict, depleted oil inventories, grain shipment disruptions, and weather risks
Oct 28, 2026
๐ GlobalAmericans Bear the Biggest Share of $468B War-Driven Global Fuel Cost Surge
Global fuel inflation from the Middle East conflict totals $468 billion, with Americans paying the largest national share
Oct 28, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeWall Street Mixed Before Fed as Mega-Cap Losses Offset Chip Gains in Pre-Decision Caution
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose in early trade while the Nasdaq dipped, reflecting sector-level divergence
Oct 28, 2026