Commodities
Unexpected China demand, output cuts behind surge in oil prices
Inflation fears grow as futures flirt with $100 per barrel
Inflation
Economy
Malaysia grapples with rice shortage amid global price surge
Government rolls out programs to increase local production
Economy
Thailand central bank surprises by raising key rate to 2.5%
2023 GDP downgraded to 2.8% due to 'delayed recovery' in exports
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Food & Beverage
China's pork prices climb after government tops off reserves
Futures jump more than 20% from July, following bulk purchases by Beijing
Food & Beverage
Global instant noodle demand marks record on food inflation
Shipments grew for 7th straight year in 2022
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief plays down talk of early policy shift
Japanese central bank sticks to ultraeasy policy despite yen weakness
Inflation
Japan's core inflation rate stays at 3.1% in August
Goods and service prices remain elevated as BOJ weighs next move
Automobiles
Sunak delays U.K. ban on gas-powered cars by five years to 2035
PM says Britain is still committed to overall 2050 net-zero target
Inflation
BOJ meets as Japan weighs declaring victory over deflation
Recent central bank and government remarks spark expectations of a turning point
Economy
Fed leaves rates unchanged but sees tighter policy through 2024
Two-year Treasury yield rises to highest level since 2006 on hawkish outlook
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's fight to tame inflation sows turmoil over cooking oil
Shortages, tainted products spring up under military's price controls
Economy
ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes
Lagarde says 'confident that growth will pick up in 2024'
Opinion
Semiconductors won't help hold down prices anymore
Technology's demand on physical and labor resources is becoming inflationary
Economy
Japan PM eyes wage hikes, October stimulus after cabinet reshuffle
Kishida signals focus on economy while keeping mum on next election
Asia Insight
China deflation dread stalks property trade, struggling firms
Summer CPI gloom leaves consumers, markets bracing for impact of weak demand
G20 Summit
G20 calls for exports of Ukraine grain to ease inflation
Developing nations depend on shipments from war-affected region, group says
Inflation
China consumer prices edge higher as factory price falls moderate
Deflation pressures ease in August amid signs of stabilization in economy
Companies
NEC acquires fintech company to help employees build assets
Japan Inc. starting to respond to PM Kishida's plan to double asset income
Economy
Australia posts 0.4% growth for GDP in Q2, beating forecasts
Modest rise eases recession fears, but household consumption remains weak
Inflation
Philippines considers lower rice tariffs as inflation quickens
Market volatility has already pushed government to cap prices for staple grain
Economy
Pakistan's inflated electricity rates spark public uproar
Citizens burn bills and protest but IMF terms leave government few options
Datawatch
'Greedflation' still grips Europe
Corporate profit growth continues to outpace wage increases
Economy
Japan needs more 'superstar' companies with pricing power: report
Greater market dominance could boost profitability, wage growth, Tokyo says