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Turkey’s manufacturing confidence index declined to 99.8 in October 2026 from 102 in September, slipping below the 100-point threshold for the first time since December 2024. Confidence in current orders...

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, extending its slide for a third consecutive session as higher-than-expected inflation and a rise in government borrowing dampened sentiment ahead...

The yield on India’s 10-year government security (G-Sec) has climbed to about 7.45%, its highest level since March 2023, as persistently elevated crude oil prices intensify inflation worries and bolster...

Sterling held above $1.335, its strongest level in a month, after stronger-than-expected UK economic data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate hike next month. UK inflation accelerated...

Turkey’s manufacturing capacity utilization rate rose to 74.5% in October 2026, up from 74.2% in September, reaching its highest level since June 2026. The overall increase was driven by stronger...

Bank Indonesia (BI) unexpectedly left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% at its October 21 meeting, marking the fourth consecutive hold and surprising markets that had anticipated...

Indonesia’s loan growth eased in September 2026, with the year-on-year pace slipping to 13.26%, down from 13.65% in August 2026. The figures, updated on 21 October 2026, reflect a modest...

Indonesia left its Lending Facility Rate steady at 6.50% in October 2026, unchanged from the previous level set in September 2026. According to the latest data update on 21 October...

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.85% on Wednesday to close at 64,621, rebounding from one-month lows as AI-related stocks drove gains. Strong earnings from server maker Super Micro Computer bolstered...

Bank Indonesia raised its Deposit Facility Rate to 5.00% in October 2026, up from 4.75% in September, marking a fresh step in its monetary tightening cycle. The move, reflected...