China's manufacturing activity rebounded in December as manufacturing output returned to growth amid higher inflows of new work, survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. The RatingDog headline factory Purchasing Managers' Index posted 50.1 in December, up from 49.9 in November. A score above 50.0 indicates expansion.
Consumer prices in South Korea were up 2.4 percent on year in December, Statistics Korea said on Wednesday. That was in line with expectations and down from 2.4 percent in November. On a monthly basis, inflation rose 0.3 percent - higher than forecasts for 0.,2 percent following the 0.2 percent...
China will on Wednesday see December results for the manufacturing, non-manufacturing and composite indexes from Caixin and the National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In November, the Caixin manufacturing PMI had a score of 49.9, while the NBS manufacturing...
Industrial output in South Korea climbed a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on month in November, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday. That missed forecasts for an increase of 2.2 percent following the downwardly revised 4.2 percent contraction in October (originally -4.0 percent). On a yearly basis,...
Industrial production in South Korea was up a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on month in November, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday. That missed forecasts for an increase of 2.2 percent following the downwardly revised 4.2 percent contraction in October (originally -4.0 percent). On a yearly basis,...
South Korea will on Tuesday see November numbers for industrial output and retail sales, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Production is expected to rise 2.3 percent on month and 1.5 percent on year after slipping 4.0 percent on month and 8.1 percent on year in October....
India's industrial production rebounded the most in two years in November on strong growth in manufacturing and mining sectors, official data revealed on Monday. Industrial production registered an annual growth of 6.7 percent in November, following October's 0.5 percent increase, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported.
Hong Kong's trade deficit widened in November, the Census and Statistics Department said on Monday. The visible trade deficit rose to HK$48.5 billion in November from HK$43.4 billion in the previous year. The deficit was equivalent to 9.4 percent of the value of imports. In October 2025, the trade...
Malaysia's producer prices dropped for the ninth straight month in November, the Department of Statistics said on Monday. The producer price index decreased 1.8 percent on a yearly basis, which was sharper than the 0.1 percent drop in October. Prices have been falling since March. In November,...
Singapore's producer prices continued to increase in November but the pace of growth softened for the second straight month, the Department of Statistics said on Monday. Producer prices climbed 5.0 percent on a yearly basis in November, slower than the 7.1 percent increase seen in October. This marked...
Policymakers of the Bank of Japan said the real policy interest rate remains the lowest globally and it is desirable to steadily raise the rate to support economy and curb inflationary pressures, the summary of opinions at the monetary policy meeting held on December 18 and 19 showed Monday.
Hong Kong will on Monday release November numbers for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In October, imports were up 18.3 percent on month and exports rose 17.5 percent for a trade deficit of HKD39.9 billion. Thailand will see November...
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
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.