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Ireland’s services sector maintained its growth trajectory in August, with the AIB Ireland Services PMI inching up to 55.4 from 55.2 in July 2026. The latest reading, updated...

US stock futures were little changed on Thursday after the major averages advanced in the previous session, breaking a three-day losing streak. On Wednesday, the Dow rose 0.56%, the S&P...

Japan’s stock market has seen a notable shift in foreign appetite, with overseas investors moving back into buying mode after a substantial period of outflows. According to the latest data...

Japan’s appetite for foreign bonds showed signs of stabilizing, with the latest data indicating a significantly smaller net outflow. According to figures updated on 02 September 2026, Japan’s foreign bond...

Australia’s S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 52.7 in August 2026, above the flash estimate of 52.5 but down from 53.2 in July. The latest reading signaled the fourth...

The Japanese yen hovered around 158.8 per dollar on Thursday, easing slightly after a sharp overnight rally driven by speculation that authorities had conducted a rate check—an exercise in which...

Crude oil held above $90 per barrel on Thursday after three straight sessions of gains, as investors weighed renewed hostilities in the Middle East against efforts to keep the Strait...

Australia’s services sector growth lost a little steam in August, as the S&P Global Services PMI edged down to 53.2 from 53.6, according to data updated on 2 September 2026...

Australia’s private sector expansion lost a little steam in August, with the S&P Global Manufacturing & Services PMI (Composite PMI) easing to 52.70 from a previous reading of 53.20...

New Zealand shares were little changed around 13,937 in Thursday morning trading, after gains in the previous session. Strength in consumer staples, real estate, and financials was largely offset...