China’s Inflation Returns Briefly After Holiday Boost
China’s consumer prices rose unexpectedly in October, breaking a two-month streak of declines as the National Day holidays lifted demand for travel, food, and...
Starbucks Launches Adorable Bearista Cup for Holidays
Holiday merchandise hits stores November 6
Starbucks fans, especially coffee cup collectors, have a new item to covet this holiday season. The new 20-ounce Bearista...
Japan Factory Activity Contracts at Fastest Pace Since 2024
Automotive and chip demand slump weighs on PMI
Japan’s manufacturing sector contracted sharply in October, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI falling to 48.2, its...
China Pledges to Resume U.S. Soybean Imports
Three-year commitment aims to restore lost trade ties
China has committed to return its U.S. soybean purchases to regular levels over the next three years,...
Australia’s Jobless Rate Hits 4-Year High at 4.5%
Surprise spike fuels rate cut hopes for November
Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in September, the highest since November 2021, according to data released...
