Singapore's industrial production registered a double-digit growth in November but the pace of expansion moderated, data from the Economic Development Board showed on Friday. Driven by biomedical manufacturing, industrial output grew 14.3 percent year-on-year in November but slower than October's...
Philippine trade deficit narrowed in November from a year ago as exports logged a double-digit growth amid falling imports, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported Friday. The trade deficit decreased to $3.5 billion in November from $4.9 billion in the previous year. In October 2025, the trade...
Core inflation in Japan's capital weakened more-than-expected at the end of the year but it remained firmly above the central bank's 2 percent target, official data revealed on Friday. Excluding fresh food, Tokyo inflation softened to 2.3 percent in December from 2.8 percent in November, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported. The rate was also below economists' forecast of
Finishing off this week's series of announcements of the results of its long-term securities auctions, the Treasury Department on Wednesday revealed this month's auction of $44 billion worth of seven-year notes attracted slighly below average demand. The seven-year note auction drew a high yield of...
The Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by more than expected in the week ended December 20th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 214,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 224,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to edge down to 223,000.
The Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by more than expected in the week ended December 20th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 214,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 224,000....
Slovenia's economic confidence turned positive in December to the highest level in three-and-a-half years. The economic sentiment rose to 0.6 in December from -0.6 in the previous month. Further, this was the highest reading since June 2024. The survey also showed that the confidence among consumers remained equally pessimistic at -24 in December.
South Korea's consumer confidence faded in December after strengthening in the previous month. The consumer sentiment index dropped to 109.9 in December from 112.4 in the previous month. However, a score above 100 indicates a positive outlook. The sub-index measuring the future domestic economic situation decreased to 96.0 from 102.0 in November.
Taiwan's industrial production growth moderated somewhat in November, while retail sales increased for the second straight month. Industrial production advanced 16.42 percent yearly in November, faster than the 14.15 percent growth in October. Retail sales rose 1.41 percent yearly in November, following a 1.9 percent growth in the prior month.
The Netherlands' economic growth accelerated more than initially estimated in the third quarter. Gross domestic product rose 0.5 percent from the second quarter, when it grew 0.3 percent. In the flash estimate, the rate of increase was 0.4 percent. The growth in the September quarter was mainly attributable to exports and public consumption.
Japan's leading index improved less than initially estimated in October to the highest level in sixteen months. The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 109.8 in October from 108.2 in September. The flash score was 110.0. The coincident index also improved to a four-month high of 115.9 in October from 114.9 a month ago.
A day after revealing this month's two-year note auction attracted below average demand, the Treasury Department on Tuesday revealed this month's auction of $70 billion worth of five-year notes attracted roughly average demand. The five-year note auction drew a high yield of 3.747 percent and a bid-to-cover...
Consumer confidence in the U.S. deteriorated for the fifth consecutive month in December, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index slid to 89.1 in December from an upwardly revised 92.9 in November.
A report released by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday showed industrial production in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of November. The Fed said industrial production rose by 0.2 percent in November after edging down by 0.1 percent in October. Economists had expected industrial production to inch up by 0.1 percent.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed the U.S. economy grew by much more than expected in the third quarter of 2025. The Commerce Department said real gross domestic product spiked by 4.3 percent in the third quarter after surging by 3.8 percent in the second quarter. Economists had expected GDP to jump by 3.3 percent.
December 26, 2025 08:42 ET Third quarter economic growth data from some major economies including the U.S. were the main news in this holiday shortened week. GDP growth and industrial production data from the U.S. helped to boost morale, while the consumer confidence survey results were less upbeat. In Europe, the quarterly economic growth data from the U.K. drew attention, while the minutes of the Australian central bank’s latest policy session was in focus in Asia.