Economy

Policy, data and analysis on the forces driving regional economies.

China and North Korea Inaugurate Long-Delayed Yalu River Bridge to Expand Trade

China and North Korea officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday after a 12-year delay, with officials from both sides hailing the 3-kilometre crossing as a boost to…

US Inflation Climbs to 3.7 Percent Annual Rate Exceeding Forecasts Before Midterms

Pacific Sea Temperatures Surge to New Record Under Rapidly Intensifying El Niño

Dozens of Homes and Bridges Destroyed by Flash Flood in Nepal’s Gorkha District

India’s Record $112 Billion Trade Deficit with China Underscores Persistent Import Dependence

2026 El Niño Sets New Strength Record Two Months Before Peak

Bank of Japan Lifts Policy Rate to 1.25 Percent Marking Highest Level Since 1995

Federal Reserve Hikes Benchmark Rate by 25 Basis Points to Combat Elevated Inflation

Satellite Images Highlight Major Damage From Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline

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