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(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s inflation edged into positive territory for the first time in 14 months as rising commodity costs fed higher gasoline prices at the pump, according to data...

(Bloomberg) -- Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance rose slightly for the first time since late April, likely a temporary blip for a labor market that’s otherwise...

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s unemployment rate tumbled in May in response to a burst of hiring, led by full-time positions, underscoring the economy’s ongoing momentum supported by...

(Bloomberg) -- Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks trade and supply chains disrupted by the pandemic. Sign up here. Japan’s exports surged by nearly 50% from last year’s...

(Bloomberg) -- Surging commodity costs drove China’s factory-gate inflation to its highest level since 2008 in May, further adding to global price pressures. The producer price...

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s unemployment rate rose in May for the first time this year, as more people looked for jobs amid an economic recovery from the pandemic. The...

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s economy shrank last quarter less than first reported, according to figures that come as yet another round of restrictions to contain the coronavirus...

(Bloomberg) -- Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance dipped below 400,000 for the first time during the pandemic as hiring accelerates and the economy strengthens...

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s economy expanded faster than economists forecast in the first three months of the year as households tapped some of their savings and businesses boosted...

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s inflation rose to its highest since 2012 in May as the economy’s rebound gathered pace and as last year’s drop in prices offered support. Inflation...

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s exports surged the most since 1988 in May as a reopening of overseas economies boosted demand for products manufactured by the Asian nation. Overseas...

(Bloomberg) -- A gauge of China’s manufacturing industry steadied in May, suggesting the economy’s recovery momentum might have peaked. The services and construction sectors...

(Bloomberg) -- Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell for a fourth consecutive week as more Americans get vaccinated and businesses reopen to eager...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- The number of people filing initial claims for jobless benefits fell to a new post-pandemic low last week, adding to evidence of a steady...

(Bloomberg) -- Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks trade and supply chains disrupted by the pandemic. Sign up here. Japanese exports jumped again, climbing in April by...

(Bloomberg) -- Consumer prices in Canada climbed in April at the fastest pace in a decade, beating estimates and potentially fueling concerns that the country is entering a period...

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s recovery stalled last quarter, with the economy shrinking for the first time since last year’s pandemic collapse, as renewed restrictions to contain the...

(Bloomberg) -- China’s economic activity moderated in April from its record expansion in the first quarter as retail sales missed forecasts. Industrial output rose 9.8% in April...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- Fears of the U.S. economy running hot receded on Friday after new data showed a slowdown in consumer spending in April. Retail sales were flat...

(Bloomberg) -- Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell to a fresh pandemic low last week as businesses fill positions left open by restrictions. Initial claims in...

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. consumer prices climbed in April by the most since 2009, amid a record increase in used-car costs and signaling a build-up in inflationary pressures as...

* BSP keeps key rate at record low for fourth meeting * C.bank sees 2021, 2022 inflation within target * COVID-19 cases pose 'substantial downside risk' (Adds economists' comments,...

MANILA, May 12 (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank leftits key interest rate steady at a record low on Wednesday, aspolicymakers focus on supporting an economy which is...

* Q1 GDP shrinks 4.2% yr/yr, grows 0.3% qtr/qtr* Government says economy on the mend* Cbank seen keeping key rate steady on Wednesday(Adds comments of economist, economic...

MANILA, May 11 (Reuters) - The Philippine economy shrank bymore than expected in the first quarter of 2021, official datashowed on Tuesday, as prolonged pandemic-induced lockdowns...

(Bloomberg) -- China’s factory-gate prices surged more than expected in April, supported by gains in commodity prices and a low base of comparison from last year, while consumer...

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s business sentiment broke new records in April in a result National Australia Bank (OTC:NABZY) Ltd.’s Alan Oster described as “simply stunning,” with the...

MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) - * Philippine agricultural output contracted at an annualpace of3.3% in the first quarter of the year due to a reduction inlivestock and poultry...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs in April than estimated, casting doubt over the strength of the economic recovery.  The :Labor...

MANILA, May 7 (Reuters) - Philippine exports expanded at thefastest pace in more than 10 years in March, the statisticsagency said on Friday, driven by strong demand from...

MANILA, May 5 (Reuters) - Philippine inflation steadied toan annual rate of 4.5% in April PHCPI=ECI , reflecting slowerprice increases in the heavily-weighted food and...

* April CPI at +4.5% yr/yr, unchanged from March* Core CPI eases to 3.3% from 3.5% in March* Cbank to review policy settings on May 13(Adds detail, comments from central bank and...

MANILA, May 5 (Reuters) - Philippine inflation is on courseto remain elevated this year before easing in 2022, as thecentral bank monitors the evolving economic situation because...

(Bloomberg) -- New Zealand’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in the first quarter as the economy’s recovery boosted business confidence and hiring. The jobless rate fell to...

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s inflation accelerated in April to the fastest pace since 2017, aided by a favorable base effect amid a broadening economic recovery. Inflation rose to...