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New Zealand inflation cools to 3.7% in Q3, undershoots 3.8% estimate

New Zealand's yearly consumer price growth eased to 3.7% in the third quarter, down from 4.1% and short of both the 3.8% consensus call and the RBNZ's own 3.9% forecast, pushing the New Zealand dollar lower against the greenback.

China’s GDP growth edges up to 4.5% in third quarter of 2026

China's economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, slightly faster than the second quarter's 4.3%, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported. Growth for the first three quarters of the year averaged 4.6%.

UK inflation climbs to 3.5% in September on fuel price surge

Britain's annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in September, exceeding the 3.4% median forecast from economists polled by Reuters, as petrol and diesel prices jumped sharply. The upside surprise strengthens the case for a Bank of England rate hike next month.

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.

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.

UK wage growth cools but stays above BoE comfort level

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Eurozone flash PMIs due next week; manufacturing in focus

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