China’s Tame Inflation Is Negative for Domestic Outlook But Win for World

China’s inflation momentum appeared to stall in June. That’s both good and bad news for the world.

Warsh to Get Some Inflation Relief From Upcoming PCE Makeover

A coming revamp of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge could be just enough to tip the scales against interest-rate increases this year, even if it doesn’t dramatically alter the…

Serbia Holds Rates as Election Welfare Plans Signal Price Risks

Serbia kept borrowing costs unchanged for a record 22nd month as a government plan for cash handouts before this year’s general election may add to inflation pressures.

Fujimori Legacy Shows Limits of Trump’s Push Against China in Peru

Alberto Fujimori’s first trip to Beijing 35 years ago helped turn Peru toward China, anticipating a broader Latin American realignment that Washington is still struggling to reverse.

German Exports Unexpectedly Increase as US Sales Rebound

German exports unexpectedly rose in May, extending their run of growth to a fourth straight month thanks to a sharp rebound in shipments to the US.

Young: Iran’s Hormuz Leverage Leaves Gulf States Exposed

President Trump has warned the US could reimpose a blockade on Iran as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Karen Young, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on…

Malaysia Holds Rates on Modest Inflation, Resilient Growth

Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a sixth straight meeting, saying the level is appropriate as price pressures remain contained despite the Middle East conflict.

Egypt Inflation Eases for Third Month Before Rate Decision

Egyptian inflation slowed for a third consecutive month, though new risks to US-Iran peace talks may prompt caution when the central bank decides on interest rates later on Thursday.

Thai Court Clears $12 Billion Crisis Loan in Win for Anutin

Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of the government over its $12 billion emergency borrowing decree, handing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a major victory that clears the way for his…

Vietnam 2026 GDP Seen at 7.3%, CPI at 4.8%: Survey

Economists raised their forecasts for Vietnam’s 2026 economic growth and inflation, anticipating that strong electronics demand and foreign investment will sustain momentum.