Fifth straight hold anticipated by markets: On 7 May, the Riksbank decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75%,...
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Sweden: Central Bank once again holds policy rate in May -
Philippines: Economic growth ebbs in the first quarter of 2026 GDP growth slows for third consecutive quarter: The Philippines’ GDP expanded 2.8% on a year-on-year basis in Q1, following 3.0%... -
Norway: Norges Bank raises rates in May Norges Bank delivers first rate hike in over two years: At its meeting on 6 May, Norges Bank raised its... -
China: Merchandise trade surplus widens in April Latest reading: In April, the trade balance was USD +84.8 billion, following a USD +51.1 billion reading in the prior... -
Taiwan: Exports continue to boom in April Latest reading: In April, the trade balance was USD +14.4 billion, following a USD +21.3 billion figure in the previous... -
Argentina: Manufacturing production rebounds in March Latest reading: Manufacturing production was up 5.0% on a year-on-year basis in March, following a 8.6% decline in the prior... -
Mexico: Inflation slows in April from the prior month Latest reading: Consumer prices were up 4.4% in annual terms in April, following a 4.6% rise in the prior month... -
Mexico: Central Bank cuts rates in May Latest bank decision: At its meeting on 7 May, the Central Bank decided to cut the target for the overnight... -
Taiwan: Inflation accelerates in April from the prior month Latest reading: Consumer prices were up 1.7% on a year-on-year basis in April, following a 1.2% rise in the prior... -
Brazil: Merchandise trade surplus increases to near three-year high in April Latest reading: In April, the trade balance was USD +10.5 billion, following a USD +6.5 billion reading in the previous...