China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations

People stroll exterior a shopping center throughout a week-long National Day vacation in Beijing on October 7, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China’s economic system gathered steam in the first quarter, as sturdy exports growth offset tepid home demand, although the Iran war-fueled power shock clouds growth outlook, threatening international demand. Gross…

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South Korea’s Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

South Korea’s Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded Wednesday after statements from U.S. President Donald Trump raised hopes that the Iran war could end quickly. On Tuesday stateside, Trump mentioned the U.S. could go away Iran in “two or three weeks,” including “We leave because there’s no reason for us to do this.” U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for May supply…

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Treasury yields rise as Iran ceasefire optimism fades

Treasury yields rise as Iran ceasefire optimism fades

Treasuries rose on Thursday as traders digested combined messages across the state of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was greater than 4 foundation factors larger at 4.3679%. The 30-year Treasury bond yield was up by greater than 2 foundation factors to 4.926%. The 2-year Treasury observe yield was larger by greater than 5 foundation factors,…

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February 2026 jobs report:

February 2026 jobs report:

The U.S. financial system misplaced jobs in February, a month marred by extreme winter climate and a strike at a significant health-care supplier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 for the month, in contrast with the estimate for 50,000 and under the downwardly revised January complete of 126,000. February…

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Energy, airlines and now over  billion in remittances to India at risk as Middle East conflict deepens

Energy, airlines and now over $50 billion in remittances to India at risk as Middle East conflict deepens

This report is from this week’s “Inside India” e-newsletter which brings you well timed, insightful information and market commentary on the rising powerhouse. Subscribe here. The large story India cannot appear to escape from the fallout of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. A major share of the nation’s power imports risk disruptions and its…

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