Asia

1 Oct 2026 · Japan

The Bank of Japan's 1 October 2026 Summary of Opinions says Japan's economy is expected to keep growing moderately, while policymakers continue to watch upside risks to inflation and the case for further policy adjustment.

28 Sept 2026 · Japan

Minutes from the Bank of Japan's 30–31 July 2026 meeting show members agreed that further policy-rate increases would be appropriate if economic activity and prices develop in line with the Bank's outlook.

10 Sept 2026 · China

China's CPI was 0.8% year on year in August 2026, while consumer prices rose 0.4% month on month.

10 Sept 2026 · China

China's industrial producer prices changed 3.8% year on year in August 2026, while prices changed 0.4% from the previous month.

1 Sept 2026 · China

China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8% in August 2026, leaving the index below the expansion threshold.

19 Aug 2026 · China

The weak monthly reading underlines the challenge of strengthening household demand in an economy long driven by investment and exports.

17 Aug 2026 · Japan

The Bank of Japan expects real GDP to grow 0.6% and CPI inflation excluding fresh food to be 2.5% in fiscal 2026, while signalling further policy-rate rises as conditions evolve.

10 Aug 2026 · China

China's CPI was 0.5% year on year in July 2026, while consumer prices fell 0.1% month on month.

10 Aug 2026 · China

China's industrial producer prices changed 3.5% year on year in July 2026, while prices changed -0.7% from the previous month.

1 Aug 2026 · China

China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2% in July 2026, leaving the index below the expansion threshold.

15 Jul 2026 · China

Growth slowed in the second quarter as policymakers tried to support domestic demand while navigating trade and property-sector pressures.