Japan’s exports grow 16.7% in September, missing forecasts
Japanese exports climbed 16.7% from a year earlier in September, a 13th consecutive monthly gain but below the 20.1% rise economists had expected, according to Ministry of Finance data.
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Norway’s September gas output slides 12.6% as maintenance wraps up
Norwegian gas production fell 12.6% from August to 298.4 million cubic meters daily in September, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate reported, as seasonal maintenance tapered off before the European winter heating period.
Bessent says France’s bond turmoil unlikely to spread to other markets
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he does not expect the unrest in France's bond market to spill over elsewhere, even as the country's debt has lagged peers amid political turmoil.
China’s GDP grows 4.5% in third quarter, edging past expectations
China's economy expanded 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, a slight acceleration helped by strong exports, even as domestic consumer demand stayed weak.
German PPI jumps 6.7% y/y in September, fastest since March 2023
Germany's producer price index rose 6.7% year-on-year in September, above the 6.2% forecast and up from 4.6% in August, as energy costs pushed wholesale inflation to its highest level since March 2023.
German ZEW sentiment falls to 28.1 in October, below forecasts
German investor confidence weakened more than expected in October, with the ZEW Economic Sentiment index dropping to 28.1 from 34.7, missing the 32.0 forecast. The euro briefly weakened against the US dollar before recovering.
BoJ expected to hold rates, lift inflation outlook at October meeting
Four people familiar with the Bank of Japan's deliberations told Reuters the central bank will keep interest rates unchanged and modestly raise its inflation forecast at its October policy meeting.
Alberta voters reject separation push, back staying in Canada
Early results from Alberta's 10-question referendum show more than 76% of voters chose to keep the oil-rich province in Canada, against 23% who backed starting a formal separation process.
USDA rolls out $8 billion diesel aid package for farmers
The US Department of Agriculture will hand out $8 billion in one-off diesel payments to farmers before this year's harvest, as pump prices for diesel hold above $6 a gallon.
Asian LNG prices top $30 per mmBtu after Red Sea tanker attack report
Spot liquefied natural gas prices in Asia climbed above $30 per million British thermal units, the highest level since December 2022, after a reported attack on an LNG tanker near Yemen renewed concerns over Middle East shipping.