May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.
April 06, 2026 04:57 ETSingapore's private sector growth moderated in March amid slower rises in output and new orders. The purchasing managers' index dropped to 56.7 in March from 59.2 in February. Nonetheless, a reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector. The growth rate in output and new orders moderated to their weakest since January and last December, respectively.
April 06, 2026 06:25 ETIndian shares recovered from an early slide to end sharply higher on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to explore a potential 45-day truce that could lead to a more permanent resolution to the conflict. The diplomatic push came after...
April 07, 2026 05:20 ETOil prices fluctuated on Tuesday as Iran rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire and U.S. President Donald Trump expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges before his Tuesday-night deadline. Brent crude futures for June delivery were down half a percent at $109.26...
April 09, 2026 09:33 ETSentiment in global markets remains subdued amidst uncertainty surrounding the Middle East ceasefire.