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Japan posts record July trade as imports outpace exports

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July marked the second consecutive monthly record for imports by value. Crude oil played a major role in the increase as Japan faced higher energy costs. Crude import volumes rose 5.5% from July 2025, ending three months of year-on-year declines. The value of those crude shipments jumped 87.8% over the same period. Japan remains heavily dependent on imported energy, making...
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UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data

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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies. Releases published in the first quarter and early second quarter pointed to solid momentum carried......
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot

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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving economic momentum and ongoing financial stability concerns. The Bank of Korea’s Monetary Policy Board said it would hold the current level while assessing developments in......
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Modi’s fiscal strategy propels India’s GDP growth to 6.2% in Q3

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India’s economy expanded by 6.2% in Q3 FY25, driven by robust rural demand, higher government spending, and strong exports despite global trade uncertainties....
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EU reports €27.2 billion surplus in latest trade data

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The EU posted a €27.2 billion trade surplus in Q4 2024, its sixth in a row, led by strong exports in chemicals and machinery despite persistent energy deficits....
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UAE and New Zealand finalize comprehensive economic partnership agreement

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The UAE and New Zealand concluded negotiations on a comprehensive trade partnership aimed at boosting economic ties and investment opportunities between the two countries....
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Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion

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The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the EU’s exports to these countries reached €446 billion, reflecting a notable 16% growth. China emerged as the dominant source......
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Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar

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The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China’s domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. This depreciation comes as the dollar continues to rise against other major currencies due......