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When is the China quarterly GDP and how could it affect AUD/USD?
The National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) will publish its data at 02.00 GMT. China quarterly GDP is estimated to grow 0.8% in the third quarter (Q3), compared to an expansion of 1.1% in Q2. On an annual basis, the Chinese economy is forecast to expand 4.8% versus 5.2% prior.Fxstreet
Mon, Oct 20
China's Q3 GDP growth set to slow to one-year low as property slump, trade tensions sap demand
China's Q3 y/y GDP growth forecast at 4.8%, vs 5.2% in Q2Sept data likely to show factory output, retail sales slowingQ3 GDP, Sept data due 0200 GMT on MondayBeijing may unveil fresh stimulus if growth faltersParty meeting awaited for clues on efforts to rebalance economyBy Kevin Yao BEIJING,...Reuters
Sun, Oct 19
New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 3.0% YoY in Q3, as expected
New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.0% YoY in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, compared with the 2.7% increase seen in the second quarter, according to the latest data published by Statistics New Zealand on Monday. The market consensus was for a growth of 3.0% in the reported periodFxstreet
Sun, Oct 19
After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next
Gen Z leaders seek systemic change, not just a new leaderActivists thankful for ouster, have mixed feelings on army ruleYouth demand basic services like water, power, affordable foodMadagascar's GDP per capita has nearly halved since 1960By Tim Cocks ANTANANARIVO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - When an e...Reuters
Sun, Oct 19
IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy
Uncertainty overshadows annual meetings of IMF, World BankIMF committee chair sees enduring power in institutionNew Zealand finance minister sees ongoing commitment to cooperation By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgie...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
Container imports to busiest US port complex fell 7% in September
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Oct 17 (Reuters) - September imports to the busiest U.S. seaport complex dropped 7.3% from the year earlier, after rising prices driven by President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies and early stockpiling to avoid those duties weakened demand, port executi...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
Bank of Canada to focus more on risks, will try to be forward-looking, head says
BoC to restart single-point economic and inflation forecastsMoney markets predict 64% chance of 25 basis point rate cutIMF enhancing surveillance of global financial imbalancesBy Promit Mukherjee and David LjunggrenOTTAWA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada will be putting more emphasis on potent...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
TREASURIES-US yields climb as China trade, bank worries ebb
Benchmark 10-year note yield declines for third weekTrump says tariff proposal on China unsustainableFears over regional bank contagion waneBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as concerns about rising trade tensions with China and the credit quali...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
Fed's Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut
Fed's Musalem supports rate cut if labor market risks emergeMusalem cautious about creating accommodative monetary policyMusalem sees tariffs seen driving inflation into next yearBy Michael S. Derby Oct 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem suggested Frida...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
IMF steering committee eyes risks, hopes for more disinflation
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund member countries voiced concerns on Friday about the strains and uncertainty created by growing trade tensions, advances in artificial intelligence and shifts in global markets, but a steering committee statement expressed hope for resilient...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
SNB's Schlegel says economic outlook has deteriorated, points to US trade policy
ZURICH, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Friday the global economic outlook has deteriorated due to uncertainty stemming from factors including U.S. trade policy.Schlegel was speaking to Swiss national broadcaster SRF in Washington and said that the Swiss centr...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
BoE’s Greene: We should not cut rates every quarter, but rate-cutting cycle not over
Bank of England (BoE) MPC Member Megan Greene spoke about inflation dynamics, the global rate path, and risks in currency markets at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, in Washington, DC.
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Fri, Oct 17
Fed's Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut
By Michael S. DerbyOct 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said Friday he’s leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut at the end of the month.Asked about his view about lowering rates at the monetary policy meeting at the end of the month, Musalem said “I ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
TREASURIES-US yields rise as China trade, bank worries ease
Benchmark 10-year note yield declines for third weekTrump says tariff proposal on China unsustainableFears over regional bank contagion wanesBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Friday, as concerns about rising trade tensions with China and worries abo...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
Europe needs to make a 'down payment' on reforms to sharply boost growth - IMF
Small reforms would boost EU growth to 3% in 10 years, Kammer saidSteps include lower electricity prices, increasing labour mobilityRemoving internal barriers could offset US tariffs on EU goodsBy Jan StrupczewskiWASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Union needs to adopt only a small number of...Reuters
Fri, Oct 17
