Economic Indicators

China says trade deal with U.S. will ‘drain Taiwan’s economy’ for American benefits

Introduction to the US-Taiwan Trade Deal A giant screen shows a news report on China's "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing, China...

US consumer sentiment improves in January

Introduction to US Consumer Sentiment The US consumer sentiment has shown a notable improvement in January, as indicated by recent economic indicators. This uptrend is...

Trump’s Greenland ‘deal framework’ and tariff backdown confuse

Trump's Greenland Deal Framework and Tariff Backdown Confuse Markets and European Leaders DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: Delegates watch as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks...

Five takeaways from Davos 2026

Introduction to Davos 2026 The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, has once again brought together global leaders, economists, and innovators to discuss...

Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

Introduction to the Rift Between the US and Canada DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 20: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World...

China likely to set 2026 GDP growth target between 4.5% and 5%, SCMP says

Introduction to China's GDP Growth Target China, the world's second-largest economy, is expected to set a GDP growth target for 2026 between 4.5% and 5%,...

PCE inflation November 2026:

Inflation Trends and Consumer Spending People shop at a Costco store in the Staten Island borough of New York City, U.S., Jan. 16, 2026. Brendan...

Korea’s economy contracts in Q4, full-year growth at 0.9%

Korea's Economy Contracts in Q4 Korea's economy has experienced a contraction in the fourth quarter, according to recent reports. This development has significant implications for...

China’s investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: Fitch

China's Investment Downturn: A Growing Concern for Credit Risks China's sharp investment downturn is amplifying credit risks across the economy, particularly in the homebuilding, real...

US pending home sales slump to five-month low in December

US Pending Home Sales Experience a Notable Decline The US housing market has witnessed a significant slowdown in pending home sales, with the numbers slumping...

What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island’s ‘silicon shield’

Introduction to the US-Taiwan Chip Deal The recent US-Taiwan deal aims to expand chip production capacity in the US, but analysts believe it will not...

Exclusive-Germany to cut 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.0%, source says

Introduction to Germany's Economic Outlook Germany, one of the world's leading economies, is expected to experience a slowdown in its economic growth. According to recent...

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

China's Central Bank Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged Amid Slowing Economic Growth China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has decided to keep...

Analysis-As U.S. orders fade, Chinese salespeople face tough grind in new markets

Introduction to the Challenges Faced by Chinese Salespeople The landscape of international trade and commerce is witnessing a significant shift, with the United States reducing...

China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years

China's Economic Growth Slows to Weakest Pace in Nearly Three Years Pedestrians in the Huaqiangbei electronics market area in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 14,...

China December new home prices fall again; annual decline steepest in five months

Introduction to China's Real Estate Market China's real estate market has been experiencing a decline in new home prices, with December marking another month of...