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
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.
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.
Singapore consumer prices logged a steady increase in November, a joint report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry showed Tuesday. The consumer price index rose 1.2 percent from a year ago, the same rate of growth as seen in October. MAS core inflation...
Policymakers of the Reserve Bank of Australia discussed scenarios in which policy tightening may need to be considered, the minutes of the meeting held on December 8 and 9 showed Tuesday. Members became less confident that monetary policy remains restrictive, the minutes showed. Policymakers assessed that inflationary pressures could be a little more persistent than had been previously estimated
The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its Dec. 8 monetary policy meeting, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. At the meeting, the RBA maintained interest rates at 3.60 percent for a third consecutive month as widely anticipated, while cautioning...
Hong Kong consumer price inflation remained unchanged in November, the Census and Statistics Department said Monday. The consumer price index registered an annual increase of 1.2 percent in November, the same rate as seen in October. Similarly, underlying inflation was unchanged at 1.0 percent in...
Malaysia's consumer price inflation rose marginally in November and core inflation remained stable, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Monday. The consumer price index posted an annual increase of 1.4 percent after rising 1.3 percent in October. Prices were expected to grow at a faster...
China maintained its benchmark interest rates for the seventh straight month, as widely expected, on Monday. The People's Bank of China left its one-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.0 percent on Monday. Likewise, the five-year LPR, the benchmark for mortgage rates, was retained at 3.50 percent. The bank had reduced its both LPRs by quarter points in October 2024.
Malaysia will on Monday release November numbers for consumer prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In October, inflation was down 0.1 percent on month and up 1.3 percent on year. Taiwan will see November data for unemployment; in October, the jobless rate was 3.33 percent. Hong...
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in three decades as inflation continued to remain above the target and hinted at further hikes. The policy board, headed by Ueda Kazuo decided, by a unanimous vote, to hike the uncollateralized overnight call rate to "around 0.75 percent" from "around 0.5 percent."
Malaysia's foreign trade surplus decreased markedly in November from a year ago as imports grew much faster than exports. The trade surplus dropped to MYR 6.1 billion in November from MYR 14.8 billion in the same month last year. Similarly, the surplus decreased notably from MYR 20.4 billion in October. Exports rose 7.0 percent annually in November, and imports were 15.8 percent higher.
December 19, 2025 15:10 ET U.S. inflation data and interest rate decisions by major central banks were the highlights of this busy week for economics news flow. Employment data and survey results on the housing markets also gained attention in the U.S. In Europe, the European Central Bank and Bank of England announced their policy decisions and macroeconomic projections.