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NewsOct 09, 2026, 11:39 AM GMT+5:30

Japan’s Real Household Spending Falls 3.1% in August

Japan’s real consumption expenditure for households with two or more people fell 3.1% year-on-year in August, the Statistics Bureau said in its release on 9 October. Average monthly expenditure was ¥310,975, down 1.0% in nominal terms. The distinction between real and nominal spending matters because price changes can mask changes in purchasing power. The data describe August activity, not spending during October.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 11:30 IST

Gold Gains as Dollar and Treasury Yields Ease

Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,177.44 per ounce at 03:53 UTC on 9 October, Reuters reported, alongside a softer dollar and easing Treasury yields. Silver also advanced. The recovery does not establish a lasting reversal in bullion’s recent weakness. These are intraday observations, and upcoming economic data could change interest-rate expectations and the market backdrop.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 11:21 IST

Oil Falls as Trump’s Iran Pledge Eases Supply Concerns

Brent futures fell 1.3% to $102.91 a barrel and WTI declined 1.2% to $90.40 at 04:50 UTC on 9 October, Reuters reported. The retreat followed President Donald Trump’s pledge to avoid attacking Iran before the US midterm elections. The quoted prices are a timestamped market snapshot, not closing settlements or live prices.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 19:06 IST

ECB’s Lane Says Eurozone Wages Show No Noticeable Pickup

ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said eurozone wages have shown no noticeable pickup despite rising inflation. He noted that weaker demand, AI-related job concerns and competition from China could keep wage demands moderate, limiting the risk of persistent inflation.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 18:23 IST

Polestar Reports Modest Increase in Q3 Retail Sales

Polestar reported third-quarter retail sales of 14,371 vehicles, compared with 14,222 a year earlier, Reuters reported on 8 October. The roughly 1% increase provides a fresh measure of...

NewsOct 08, 2026, 06:10 PM GMT+5:30

Authorities Report at Least 33 Dead in Kramatorsk Strike

At least 33 people were killed and 18 injured in a Russian strike on Kramatorsk, Ukraine, authorities said. The attack hit an area where two passenger buses were operating, prompting officials to suspend public transport in Kramatorsk and nearby Sloviansk.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 17:55 IST

UK Announces New Russian Finance and Shipping Sanctions

Britain’s foreign office announced sanctions on 8 October targeting Russian financial services and vessels described as part of the shadow fleet, Reuters reported. The measures cover companies allegedly involved in financial services and ships said to carry Russian petroleum products. The announcement is relevant to energy trade and sanctions compliance. The report does not quantify any immediate reduction in exports or establish an associated market-price reaction.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 17:42 IST

ECB’s Dolenc Sees Case for Further Tightening

ECB policymaker Primož Dolenc said persistent inflation and upside risks could justify further interest-rate increases. He stressed that the timing and size of any hike will depend on incoming economic data and be decided on a meeting-by-meeting basis.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 17:16 IST

Reuters Poll Points to December ECB Rate Increase

A Reuters poll shows nearly 90% of economists expect the European Central Bank to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points in December. The shift follows September inflation reaching 3.8%, well above the ECB’s 2% target.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 16:26 IST

Germany Raises Official Growth Forecasts for 2026 and 2027

Germany has raised its official growth forecasts to 1.3% for 2026 and 1.1% for 2027, up from 0.5% and 0.9%. The upgrade reflects stronger-than-expected economic performance, supported by government investment and improving exports.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 16:04 IST

BoE’s Greene Warns UK Pay Outlook Could Slow Inflation Progress

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene warned that UK pay settlements of around 3.5% next year could slow progress in bringing inflation back to the 2% target. She said limited wage disinflation remains a concern for policymakers.

NewsOct 08, 2026, 03:41 PM GMT+5:30

BoE Survey Shows Tighter Household Credit and Higher Unsecured Defaults

The Bank of England’s latest survey showed lenders tightened household credit availability in Q3, while defaults on total unsecured lending increased. Credit-card defaults also rose, highlighting growing pressure on household borrowers despite expectations that credit availability may improve slightly in the next quarter.