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A slowing outlook for inflation in Japan
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A slowing outlook for inflation in Japan

Japan's macroeconomic situation is a global outlier, confounding the traditional monetary-policy playbook: even as inflation eases, the nation's central bank has signaled that it would increase interest rates again if necessary.
Nowcasting US PCE inflation – Powell’s preferred metric
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Nowcasting US PCE inflation – Powell’s preferred metric

CEIC’s latest US inflation nowcast focuses on the Federal Reserve chairman's preferred barometer of US price levels.
Examining China's LNG demand and its suppliers
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Examining China's LNG demand and its suppliers

In 2023, China surpassed Japan to once again became the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas.
Personal debts in Thailand are a drag
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Personal debts in Thailand are a drag

Thailand’s household debt is the highest among ASEAN nations, presenting another burden for a beleaguered economy.
While Brazil ponders inflation, the housing market is soaring
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While Brazil ponders inflation, the housing market is soaring

Brazil's real-estate market is on the upswing -- another indicator of the nation's hot economy.
Trade-weighting the surging yen as the global carry trade unwinds
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Trade-weighting the surging yen as the global carry trade unwinds

The Bank of Japan’s surprise rate hike in late July sent the yen surging – and not just against the dollar.
Which US states might be in recession?
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Which US states might be in recession?

The US economy has defied predictions that it would be in a recession by now. But economic resilience is not uniform from coast to coast.
Thai outflows continue while Vietnam loses momentum
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Thai outflows continue while Vietnam loses momentum

Thai outflows continue while Vietnam loses momentum
How central bank liquidity shows up in US fund flows
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How central bank liquidity shows up in US fund flows

How central bank liquidity shows up in US fund flows
Outflows in Brazil gather pace as carry trade disrupted
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Outflows in Brazil gather pace as carry trade disrupted

Outflows in Brazil gather pace as carry trade disrupted
Japan equity inflows remain strong despite monetary tightening surprise
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Japan equity inflows remain strong despite monetary tightening surprise

The Bank of Japan shocked global markets on July 31 with its rate hike, affecting asset classes from US tech stocks to cryptocurrencies. But what impact has been felt in its home equity market?
CEIC and EPFR Chart Pack: Macro links to a market correction
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CEIC and EPFR Chart Pack: Macro links to a market correction

Macroeconomics and the financial markets are linked at a moment of turmoil