Macroeconomy
Business startups in Germany rise to over 171,000 in 2025
The DIHK reports that job insecurity is driving many individuals to start new companies
Germany announces tender results for Federal treasury bills
The auction involved the topping up of three Green German Federal securities via a multi-ISIN process.
Germany to mint special coins honoring Tamara Danz and Metropolis in 2027
The federal cabinet's decision commemorates a prominent rock musician and a landmark science fiction film.
China issues new tax rules on offshore trusts
A 20% levy on trust stages prompts concerns of portfolio liquidations and selling pressure
Number of breweries in Germany continues to decline
A decrease in beer sales and shifts in consumption habits drive brewery closures across the country.
Low Rhine water levels drive up fuel prices in western Germany
Decreased river levels increase transport costs and shipping capacities, impacting regional petrol prices.
Japan's average nominal wages rose 3.4% in June
The monthly increase brought the average nominal wage to 531,677 yen ($3,373.6).
El Niño and Middle East conflict threaten global food security
Geopolitical tensions and extreme weather patterns create a 'hyper-siege scenario' for global agriculture
Turkey's central bank governor: Tight policy will strengthen disinflation
Fatih Karahan met businesspeople in Erzurum, citing 31.8% July inflation and positive export expectations.
US job openings fall to 7.36 million in June
The decrease in available positions comes as hiring activity shows signs of slowing momentum.
Economist Steve Hanke: AI costs can exceed human labor costs
Resource requirements and infrastructure investments challenge views of low-cost AI implementation
Estonian electricity prices rose 20% year-on-year in July
Higher prices followed a regional drop in hydropower and reduced imports, despite record renewable output.
Hong Kong June retail sales reach HK$31.5 billion
The retail sales value for the month reached HK$31.5 billion.
France shuts down three nuclear reactors due to drought
Reduced river flows in the Meuse and Moselle trigger shutdowns and output reductions
Bank of Japan's JGB Purchase Reductions Impact Markets
The central bank's plan to scale back bond purchases is improving market functioning and allowing long-term interest rates to form more freely.
Only 8 of 29 European countries raised minimum wage in 2026
Eurostat data shows diverging fortunes: nominal increases in a few states.
South Korea's July Inflation Slows to 2.8%, Below Expectations
Consumer prices ease for the first time in eight months on a monthly basis, though core inflation accelerates.
Estonian police propose quarter-billion euro helicopter fleet expansion
Former official questions the necessity of the investment as maintenance delays impact current readiness.
NY Fed President Williams sees gradual easing of inflation pressures
Williams signals willingness to hike rates if target trajectory is not met
Turkey's July inflation recorded at 31.75% annually
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek states disinflation process continues amid geopolitical risks
Russia was top tourism source for Türkiye in first half of 2026
Germany and the United Kingdom follow as primary visitor markets during the six-month period
Food and beverage becomes top tourism spending category in Turkey
Tourist expenditure on food and drink rose by 9 percent in the first half of the year.
Swiss National Bank website outlines data collection and privacy protocols
The central bank's data portal details how user information is handled for analytics and third-party services.
Turkey's Central Bank Announces Results of Digital Lira Ecosystem Applications
23 projects from banks and payment institutions advance to the third stage of the Digital Turkish Lira Project.
Japan's factory output growth hits near 12-year high in July, PMI shows
The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI eased slightly to 54.5, but new orders surged at the fastest pace since 2022, driven by strong semiconductor and AI demand.
China factory growth slows to 4-month low in July, survey shows
A private survey indicates that manufacturing activity in China weakened last month, with export-oriented firms seeing a slowdown.
Turkey adds 2.1 GW of solar capacity in first half of 2026
Solar energy production reached a monthly record high in June as unlicensed facilities drive growth.
Japanese companies reduce working hours due to extreme heat
Construction and real estate firms implement new schedules and cooling measures to protect employees from rising temperatures.
Türkiye: High inflation and credit constraints shrink markets, says TOBB head
Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu says exporters face global headwinds and domestic financial pressures, urging support without weakening inflation fight.
Fed presidents dissent as US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Three officials advocated for a 25-basis-point increase to combat persistent inflation