Japan's economy expanded a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter largely reflecting the decline in business investment, revised data from the Cabinet Office showed Monday. Gross domestic product logged an annualized growth of 1.8 percent in the first quarter, which was revised down from the 2.1 percent growth estimated initially.
The Czech Republic's industrial output growth accelerated somewhat in April, while its trade surplus decreased sharply from last year. Industrial production rose a working-day-adjusted 1.5 percent year-on-year in April, faster than the 0.9 percent increase in March. The acceleration in growth momentum was largely driven by a 1.8 percent expansion in the manufacturing output.
A measure of the public assessment of the current situation of the Japanese economy improved more-than-expected in May to the highest level in three months. The current conditions index of the Economy Watchers' Survey rose to 43.6 in May from 40.8 in April. Household activity-related measures climbed 3.3 points to 43.8 in May, and corporate-related activities also strengthened from 41.5 to 43.7.
Japan's gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent on quarter in the first quarter of 2026, the Cabinet Office said on Monday - in line with expectations and steady from the previous three months. On an annualized basis, GDP was up 1.8 percent - missing forecasts for 2.1 percent,...
Japan will on Monday release Q1 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 0.5 percent on quarter and 2.1 percent on year. Japan also will see April figures for current account and May data for bank lending...
India's economy logged robust growth in the March quarter despite geopolitical tensions, official data showed Friday. Gross domestic product grew 7.8 percent on a yearly basis in the January to March quarter, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported. This was weaker than...
The Reserve Bank of India left its key policy rates unchanged on Friday and unveiled a slew of measures to attract dollar inflows as the rupee continues to slide amid a mix of surging oil prices, foreign capital outflows from emerging markets and geopolitical risks triggered by the Middle East conflict. The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to hold interest rates.
The Reserve Bank of India left its key policy rates unchanged on Friday, and upgraded its inflation outlook citing higher oil prices and monsoon uncertainty. The Monetary Policy Committee, governed by Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to hold the policy repo rate at 5.25 percent. The committee also decided to continue with the neutral stance.
The average of household spending in Japan was down 0.5 percent on year in April, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday - coming in at 328,969 yen. That beat forecasts for a decline of 1.5 percent following the 2.9 percent drop in March. On a seasonally adjusted monthly...
Japan will on Friday release April numbers for household spending, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is expected to add 0.8 percent on month and fall 1.5 percent on year and sinking 1.3 percent on month and 2.9 percent on year in March. Japan also will see preliminary...
Australia's trade balance rebounded in April as exports logged notable growth, the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday. The trade balance posted a surplus of A$1.79 billion in April, reversing a shortfall of A$1.02 billion in March, which was the first deficit since 2017. In April 2025,...
Australia will on Thursday release April numbers for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In March, imports were up 14.1 percent on month and exports slipped an annual 2.7 percent for a trade deficit of A$1.841 billion.
South Africa's private sector logged a marginal downturn in May, led by renewed falls in output and new orders amid inflationary pressures caused by the Middle East war. The purchasing managers' index for the private sector economy dropped to 49.6 in May from 51.6 in April. The weaker demand in May was attributed to the uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East and rising fuel prices.
China's service sector grew at a faster pace in May as total activity and new business expanded at the fastest rates in three months, survey data from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The RatingDog services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.4 in May from 52.6 in the previous month.
India's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in six months, underpinned by continued growth in new business amid cooling inflationary pressures. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI climbed to 59.8 in May from 58.8 in April. The flash score was 58.9. The survey highlighted that output growth in May was boosted by healthy demand conditions and new client wins.
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.