Money

US economic data disappoints as central banks assess global outlook

Weak US economic figures emerge alongside mixed data from major economies as markets absorb shifting monetary policy signals.

Skinny McBuntu

US economic data has shown modest gains alongside higher interest rates, while Canadian data disappointed and Singapore provided a surprise. Global markets responded with oil prices falling sharply, gold firming, and currency movements reflecting shifting economic expectations. China awaits stimulus decisions as Indonesia takes a risky policy turn.

Covered byinterest.co.nzNot covered byRNZStuffNZ Herald1NewsNewstalk ZBOtago Daily TimesNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDesk

Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.

What outlets are saying

interest.co.nz

Breakfast briefing: US backs away in Hormuz after achieving nothing

US data reveals limp gains and higher rates; Canada data dour; Singapore surprises; China awaits stimulus decisions; Indonesia takes a risky turn; UST 10yr at 4.65%; gold firms; oil falls sharply; NZ$1 = 57.7 USc; TWI-5 = 61.6

Read the full story at interest.co.nz