National Bureau of Statistics of China Economic Data and Reports
Japanese companies accelerate China retreat as economic and diplomatic pressures deepen
A prolonged economic slowdown in China and worsening bilateral tensions are pushing Japanese businesses to cut back in a market that was once central to their regional strategy. New data shows the ...
Mexico analysts trim 2026, 2027 inflation forecasts, lift 2026 growth view
Mexico's private sector analysts are slightly lowering their inflation expectations for 2026 and 2027 while becoming somewhat more optimistic about economic growth next year. The updated ...
Yingda Taihe property insurance affirmed at 'A' by Fitch, outlook stable
China's non-life insurance sector remains under pressure to balance catastrophe exposure with capital strength, as Yingda Taihe Property Insurance keeps its insurer financial strength rating at ...
China workers push back against holiday overtime as labour tensions grow
As China heads into its week-long National Day break at the start of October, workers are voicing anger over a common practice that requires weekend work on either side of the holiday. The ...
UK IPO market heads for strongest year since 2021
London's market for new listings is showing signs of resilience in 2026 despite continued comparisons with stronger U.S. IPO activity. First-half fundraising remains concentrated in a small number ...
Bank of England pushes back against broad deregulation calls
With Britain facing a softer economic backdrop, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey argues that well-designed regulation remains essential to support growth. His remarks at the Mansion House ...
Pound gains as UK political shift and U.S. inflation focus steer currency markets
Sterling strengthens against the dollar on Tuesday as traders take profits on the recent rise in the U.S. currency before closely watched U.S. inflation data. The pound also remains near one-month ...
UK tax risks persist as U.S. pillar 2 opt-out cuts top-up revenue
Britain’s first filings under the global pillar 2 tax regime are arriving as lawmakers warn that multinational profit shifting still threatens the UK tax base. A new parliamentary report says ...
EU pushes savings and investment union to strengthen financial capacity
Europe is facing a structural shift in the global economy, where power increasingly depends on the scale and integration of regional blocs. The central challenge for the EU is not a lack of ...
UK debt faces unsustainable long-term rise, OBR warns
Britain's public debt burden is already far higher than it was a generation ago, and long-range fiscal pressures are building beyond the government's near-term budget rules. Without changes to tax ...
Nigel Farage to make statement as Reform UK faces scrutiny over undeclared support
Pressure is building around Nigel Farage as the Reform UK leader prepares to speak on his future in public life at 2pm. The statement comes amid questions over undeclared financial support and ...
Motors Insurance credit ratings affirmed by AM Best with stable outlook
Motors Insurance Company Limited retains its A- financial strength rating and "a-" long-term issuer credit rating as its UK auto warranty business remains a key contributor to revenue. The stable ...
Flood Re seeks wider powers to raise premiums, cap claims in UK flood market
Pressure is building on the UK’s flood insurance backstop as more high-value homes enter the scheme and push up repair costs. Flood Re says the current structure is increasingly shifting support ...
Sterling eases against U.S. dollar, gains on euro as UK political outlook steadies
Currency markets are reacting cautiously to shifting political expectations in Britain and fresh economic data from Europe and the U.S. Sterling slips against the dollar on Tuesday after a ...
UK watchdog targets Apple and Google app store fees
Britain’s competition regulator is moving to reshape how mobile app payments work, with proposals that could let developers steer users outside Apple and Google’s app stores. The consultation ...
UK regulator consults on Apple and Google mobile platform rules
Britain’s digital markets regime is moving into a new phase as the Competition and Markets Authority proposes rules that could loosen Apple and Google’s control over app payments. The measures ...
Magnificent Seven stocks lose $2.3 trillion as tech selloff deepens
Rising interest rates and weaker market sentiment are driving a sharp reassessment of major U.S. technology stocks. The pullback has erased about $2.3 trillion from the Magnificent Seven and is ...
BT nears cash generation turning point in UK telecoms overhaul
BT is moving into the final phase of a years-long overhaul as its focus narrows to the UK market and its heavy fibre investment programme approaches completion. The shift is improving the telecoms ...
Apple challenges $502mn UK patent ruling over global mobile royalties
A UK Supreme Court hearing is set to test how courts value global patent licences tied to mobile communication standards. The case centers on Apple’s challenge to a $502mn payment order to ...
Ocado leadership succession plan faces shareholder pushback
Tensions are rising at Ocado as major shareholders try to stop a board-backed plan to replace chief executive Tim Steiner. The dispute exposes a wider governance struggle at the grocery technology ...
SpaceX faces index-driven volatility as Russell funds prepare share purchases
SpaceX is heading into a potentially volatile trading session as funds linked to Russell indexes prepare to buy billions of dollars of the stock after its recent market debut. The rebalancing ...
