- — How adaptable infrastructure can help cities prepare for an uncertain future
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at 10/12/26 3:00pmEvery major infrastructure decision today is a bet on a future that becomes harder to predict over time. Much of what is built now will still be standing in 2050, shaped by assumptions regarding technology, climate and urban life that may no longer hold. Some projects will need rebuilding long before they reach the end ...- — India Inflation Rises to 2-Year High
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmThe headline inflation rate in India rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in the previous month, the highest since October 2024 and ahead of market expectations of 5.4%. It was the 11th straight month of rising inflation in the economy, approaching the Reserve Bank of Indias upper tolerance limit of 6% as adverse ...
- — Deutsche Bank CEO warns extremist political gains risk investment in Germany
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmThe chief executive of Deutsche Bank AG warned that gains by political extremes in recent regional German elections pose a significant risk that could deter foreign investors and undermine economic growth. In an interview published Sunday by the Bild newspaper, CEO Christian Sewing expressed concern over electoral surges by both the far-right Alternative for Germany ...
- — EU to push climate action package at Turkey summit next month – report
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmThe European Union will use next month’s COP31 climate summit in Turkey to push for a package of measures aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an internal EU document it had seen. The draft document, prepared by Ireland, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, said the bloc will advocate for ...
- — Economic outlook: headwinds on the horizon
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmThe economic backdrop to this Budget is more difficult than was expected in the spring. The UK economy faces a number of headwinds, and the near-term outlook will be dominated by developments in the Middle East, which will drive a squeeze in the spending power of households. 1.1 Introduction At the time of the last ...
- — China Issues Guidelines On Developing New Quality Productive Forces
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmThe Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued a set of guidelines aimed at accelerating the development of new quality productive forces to bolster high-quality development. The guidelines outline 19 key measures in five areas, including advancing scientific and technological innovation, deepening the integration of sci-tech and industrial innovation, innovating ...
- — Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmChina’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever. That buying spree reflects Beijing’s push to cut its dependence on the dollar, and Chinese households’ lack of safe alternatives, with analysts expecting sustained demand for the bullion in a struggling economy. The ...
- — What the sell off in bonds means for monetary policy
- at 10/12/26 3:00pmA global sell-off in sovereign bond markets is driving a modest tightening of financial conditions across advanced economies, but central banks hoping that higher yields will do their heavy lifting on monetary policy may be disappointed, according to a report by Capital Economics. In a research note published Wednesday, Capital Economics Deputy Chief Global Economist ...
- — Rising debt costs are stalling development
- at 10/12/26 4:00amRising borrowing costs are adding pressure on developing countries’ public finances, limiting the resources available for health, education and other development priorities, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its latest “World of debt” publication. “Debt should help countries invest in their future. But in many developing countries, the servicing of external debt now exceeds ...
- — EU-China trade relations hit crunch time as Brussels pushes for rebalancing
- at 10/12/26 4:00amThe European Union faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade with China as rising Chinese exports threaten European manufacturers, prompting policymakers to consider tougher trade measures despite the risk of retaliation. The two sides reached an initial understanding on Friday to curb Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe, reduce duties on some European ...
- — World Bank raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5% on high-tech exports
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmChina’s economic growth forecast for 2026 has been raised, as strong high-tech exports partly offset continued weakness in domestic consumption and investment. • AI-related exports support growth; China vulnerable to downside risk • Property downturn continues to restrain consumption, investment • Ageing population, weak domestic demand to weigh on growth trajectory The World Bank expects ...
- — China creates 10.52 million jobs, plans new AI and services employment measures
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmChina created 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 87.7% of its annual target, as Beijing announced plans to expand employment opportunities in artificial intelligence and the services sector. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Saturday that employment conditions remained generally stable, with the surveyed urban ...
- — French fiscal risks raise chance of ECB pause after December
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmGrowing fiscal risks in France could prompt the European Central Bank to pause interest rate hikes after December, or earlier if financial stress spreads across the eurozone, according to Citi analysts. Citi said the ECB is shifting its focus towards financial conditions from inflation concerns, raising questions about how much further it can tighten monetary ...
- — Why Citi says the Fed could be setting up for a dovish surprise
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmCore PCE inflation annualizing around 2% month after month would likely qualify as inflation slowing at sufficient speed — a threshold that could open the door to a dovish shift from the Federal Reserve, Citi economist Andrew Hollenhorst argued in a note. We do not judge the US economy as overheating and consequently did not ...
- — Deutsche Bank CEO urges faster German reforms, calls for flexible labour laws
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmDeutsche Bank (ETR) CEO Christian Sewing has criticised the slow pace of Germany’s economic reforms, urging the government to ease employment protections and accelerate implementation. In an interview with German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, Sewing said Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition government had correctly identified the country’s economic challenges but had failed to act quickly or ...
- — Fed’s Musalem says more rate hikes needed to reach 2% target
- at 10/11/26 3:00pmFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem stated Thursday that additional interest rate increases will be necessary to return inflation to the central bank’s 2% goal. Speaking at a Bloomberg event in New York, Musalem said monetary policy tightening must continue to achieve the inflation target within an appropriate timeframe. The St. Louis ...
- — Global growth slows to 2.6%, and gaps widen between developing regions
- at 10/9/26 3:00pmUNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2026: the geoeconomics of development, presented today in Geneva, projects global growth of 2.6% for 2026, down from 2.9% last year, even as trade in goods and services is expected to expand by about 4% at constant prices. Developing economies are projected to grow by 4% this year, down from ...
- — US trade chief says EU nations united on tackling Asia capacity
- at 10/9/26 3:00pmU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that all European Union countries agree more action is needed to address excess factory capacity largely centered in Asia, while China, Vietnam and some other countries disagree. Greer told CNBC that a group of more than a dozen G20 countries and the EU signed a joint statement Wednesday ...
- — Greece Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
- at 10/9/26 3:00pmThe annual inflation rate in Greece jumped by 5.0% in September 2026 from 3.8% in the previous month, marking the highest reading in four months. Prices increased for housing utilities (14.7% vs 9.7% in August), transportation (11.3% vs 7.7%), recreation and culture (1.6% vs 1.2%), education (2.9% vs 2.8%), furnishings and household equipment (0.6% vs ...
- — Japan Machine Tool Orders Notch Fresh High
- at 10/9/26 3:00pmJapan’s machine tool orders rose 60.4% year-on-year to a new record of JPY 223,209 million in September 2026, easing from a 64.7% surge in the previous month while marking the 14th consecutive month of annual growth. Demand remained robust across both domestic and overseas markets, with domestic orders increasing 46.5% (vs 61.5% in August) to ...
- — Japan household spending drops slightly less than expected in August
- at 10/9/26 3:00pmJapan’s household spending shrank less than expected in August, but still fell for a ninth consecutive month as sticky inflation and mounting economic uncertainty weighed on private spending. Household spending declined 3.1% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the internal affairs ministry on Friday. The drop was ...
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