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Finland’s industrial production increased by 0.8% year-on-year in August 2026, easing from a slightly upwardly revised 4.6% rise in July. This was the weakest expansion in industrial activity since...

Japan’s services sector sentiment index rose to 47.0 in September 2026 from 46.4 in August, its highest level since February and above market expectations of 46.8. This marked the fifth...

The NZX 50 rose 8 points, or 0.1%, to close at 13,692 on Thursday, snapping losses from both the previous session and early trade. The advance was led by gains...

India’s BSE Sensex slipped about 0.5% to 72,294 on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses as investors digested the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise rate hike alongside a renewed surge...

The South Korean won traded around 1,337 per dollar, marking a four-week high and moving close to its strongest level since October 2024, as robust external balances supported the currency...

Japan’s Economy Watchers Current Index rose modestly in September 2026, suggesting a slight improvement in sentiment among frontline workers and service-sector observers. The index increased to 47.0 from 46.4...

Finland’s industrial sector lost momentum in August 2026, with output growth slowing to 0.8% year-over-year, according to data updated on 8 October 2026. This marks a notable deceleration from July...

Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 2.1% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 1.2% in July and representing the strongest increase in three months. Spending on consumer goods grew...

The New Zealand dollar hovered near $0.560, its weakest level since November 2025, pressured by a stronger US dollar. The greenback traded close to an 18‑month high, supported by hawkish...

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 52.1 in September 2026, down from August’s six-month high of 53.2. This marked the first decline...