Unexpected Slowdown in French Inflation as Energy Prices Drop and Service Pressures Stabilize
French inflation slowed to 0.8% in Dec 2025, mainly due to lower energy prices, despite rising food costs and stable service inflation.
Slight Acceleration in UK Shop Price Inflation in December Driven by Food Costs
UK shop price inflation rose to 0.7% in Dec 2025, driven by food costs, while non-food prices fell, helping limit the overall increase.
UK Government Considers Expanding Treasury Bill Market to Shift Borrowing to Shorter Maturities
UK may expand Treasury bill market to shift borrowing to shorter maturities, aiming for more flexibility and less reliance on long-term bonds.
Egypt's Economy in 2026: Lower Inflation and Stronger Foreign Inflows Expected
Egypt's 2026 outlook: lower inflation, stronger foreign inflows, improved pound stability, and 4.5% GDP growth driven by reforms and investment.
Turkey’s Consumer Inflation Drops to Lowest Since 2021 as Producer Inflation Hits One-Year High
Turkey's consumer inflation fell to 30.89% in Dec 2025, lowest since 2021, while producer inflation hit a one-year high at 27.67%.
Bank of Japan Governor: Further Monetary Tightening Possible if Expected Path Materializes
BOJ may further raise rates if trends persist, as inflation stays above target and economy recovers. Markets await BOJ's January outlook.
China's Services Sector Growth Slows to Six-Month Low Amid Weak External Demand
China's services PMI fell to 52.0 in Dec 2025, a six-month low, as weak external demand slowed growth and jobs shrank for a fifth month.
Sawiris: Gold Poised for 10–15% Rise Amid Escalating Geopolitical Risks
Sawiris predicts gold will rise 10–15% amid global tensions, dollar weakness, and sees few winners in AI stocks, with oil prices under pressure.
Jobs and Inflation Reports Lead Global Markets Agenda in First Full Week of 2026
Global markets focus on key jobs and inflation data this week, setting the tone for 2026 economic and interest rate expectations.
Singapore’s Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Five Quarters in Q4 2025
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q4 2025, led by manufacturing, marking its fastest pace in five quarters. Full-year growth was 4.8%.
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