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Japan’s Leading Index Edges Higher in March, Hinting at Gradual Economic Momentum
Japan’s economic outlook showed a modest improvement in March 2026, as the country’s Leading Index rose to 114.5, up from 113.2 recorded in February 2026. The latest figure, updated...
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Japan’s March Leading Index Holds Steady, Signaling Unchanged Growth Momentum
Japan’s Leading Index remained unchanged in March 2026, holding at 1.3% month-over-month, according to data updated on 12 May 2026. The reading matches February’s 1.3% gain, indicating that forward-looking economic...
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Japan’s Coincident Indicator Turns Positive in March, Hinting at Emerging Recovery
Japan’s Coincident Indicator shifted back into positive territory in March 2026, suggesting a tentative improvement in current economic conditions after a weak start to the year. The index stood...
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Norway’s Consumer Confidence Slumps Further in Q2 2026, Deepening Negative Sentiment
Norwegian consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the indicator falling to -20.00 from -12.40 in the first quarter of 2026. The fresh reading, updated...
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Thai Consumer Confidence Edges Down in April, Signals Softer Household Sentiment
Consumer confidence in Thailand slipped in April 2026, suggesting rising caution among households. The consumer confidence index eased to 50.6 in April, down from 51.8 previously, according to data updated...
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Malaysia’s Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 2.9% in March 2026
Malaysia’s labour market showed continued resilience in March 2026, as the national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.9%. The figure matches the level recorded in February 2026, underscoring a period...
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Japan’s 10-Year JGB Auction Yield Climbs to 2.54%, Marking Notable Rise in Borrowing Costs
The yield on Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) rose at the latest auction, with the indicator stopping at 2.540%, up from the previous level of 2.350%. The new figure, updated...
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Indonesia’s Retail Sales Growth Cools Sharply to 3.4% in March YoY
Indonesia’s retail sector lost momentum in March 2026, with year-on-year sales growth slowing to 3.4%, down from 6.5% in February 2026. The latest data, updated on 12 May 2026, highlight...
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Australian Business Confidence Softens as NAB Index Slips in April
Australia’s business sentiment eased in April, with the NAB Business Survey indicator declining to 3 from 6 in March 2026, signaling a moderation in corporate confidence across the economy...
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Australia’s NAB Business Confidence Edges Higher in April but Remains Deeply Negative
Business sentiment in Australia showed a modest improvement in April, with NAB Business Confidence rising to -24 from -29 in March 2026, according to data updated on 12 May 2026...