Turkey's Foreign Trade Deficit Shrinks 41.8% in July Amid Rising Exports and Falling Imports

Aug 29, 2024 18:55 pm UTC| Business Economy

Turkeys foreign trade deficit narrowed by 41.8% in July, falling to $7.295 billion as exports surged by 13.8% to $22.5 billion and imports decreased by 7.8% to $29.8 billion, according to recent data from the Turkish...

India Prepares to Unlock Private Investment in Nuclear Energy with New Reactor Initiatives

Aug 29, 2024 18:51 pm UTC| Economy Science Technology

India is poised to open its nuclear energy sector to private investment, focusing on small nuclear reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This move marks a significant shift from the state-owned monopoly, potentially...

Central Banking Series

Jackson Hole: how a meeting of bankers in a remote Wyoming valley could have consequences for us all

Aug 29, 2024 11:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

The economic world recently turned its attention to the resort of Jackson Hole, in a remote Wyoming valley. The annual economic policy symposium of central bankers, policymakers, academics and financial gurus took place in...

How low can we go? To cut the carbon that goes into buildings to net zero, we need radical change

Aug 29, 2024 11:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Philip Oldfield, Head of School and Professor of Architecture, UNSW Built Environment, UNSW Sydney Buildings are one of our biggest contributors to global heating. They produce 37% of all greenhouse gas emissions from...

Australian Inflation Eases in July Due to Rebates, but Broader Price Pressures Persist

Aug 28, 2024 15:33 pm UTC| Economy Business

Australias inflation rate eased to a four-month low in July, driven by government rebates on electricity bills. However, the lack of broader price progress disappointed markets, reducing the likelihood of an imminent...

Investors Shift Focus to Southeast Asia as Inflation Eases and U.S. Rate Cut Looms

Aug 28, 2024 15:22 pm UTC| Economy Business

Investor interest is surging in Southeast Asia as inflation eases and expectations of a U.S. rate cut rise. The Jakarta Composite Index hit a record high, and Malaysias Kuala Lumpur Composite Index reached its highest...

Australia CPI

Aug 28, 2024 02:51 am UTC| Economy

Australias monthly CPI declined to 3.5% yoy from the prior 3.8% in July, above the forecast of 3.4% yoy. CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel eased to 3.7% from 4% yoy. This excludes Automotive fuel, fruit, and...