State inflation data suggest German CPI will top 3% again in September
All four German state CPI readings accelerated in September, raising the likelihood that national inflation will again exceed 3%.
30/09/2026 08:236 min read
Macro Rates
German jobless rise bigger than forecast in September as autumn recovery stalls
German unemployment rose by 12,000 in September, well above the 1,000 expected, while the jobless rate stayed at 6.4%.
30/09/2026 08:148 min read
German unemployment jumps by 12,000 in September, beating forecasts
Germany's unemployment rose by 12,000 in September, far exceeding the 1,000 forecast. The jobless rate held at 6.4%.
30/09/2026 08:025 min read
Central bank comments: why they move markets
Central bank speeches move markets by altering expectations, as Williams' remarks cut October hike odds to 50%.
30/09/2026 07:5520 min read
European equities rise as Treasury yields retreat from highs
European stocks opened higher as 10-year Treasury yields fell from 5.29% to 5.20%, easing recent pressure.
30/09/2026 07:374 min read
August sees 1.0% rise in German import prices, annual rate at 8.3%
German import prices rose 1.0% month-on-month in August, pushing the annual rate to 8.3%, the highest since December 2022.
30/09/2026 06:359 min read
German retail sales post 1.3% rise in August, recovering from July's 3.4% slide
Germany's retail sales rose 1.3% in August from July, missing the 1.5% forecast, after a steep 3.4% monthly drop.
30/09/2026 06:228 min read
UK Q2 GDP revised up to 0.5% quarterly growth
The final Q2 GDP figure was revised up to 0.5% quarterly and 1.4% annual growth, with minimal market impact expected.
30/09/2026 06:176 min read
German August retail sales up 1.3% m/m, missing 1.5% estimate
German retail sales rose 1.3% m/m in August, missing the 1.5% forecast, after July's 3.4% drop. Market impact is seen as minimal.
30/09/2026 06:145 min read
German September CPI figure seen heading above 3%
German September CPI is seen accelerating to 3.1% y/y, driven by energy costs. Focus falls on core inflation for signals on the ECB's policy path.
30/09/2026 04:527 min read
Dimon Links Dollar's Reserve Status to US Trade Deal Push
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues the dollar's reserve currency role relies on a strong US economy and urges Washington to complete trade deals with allies.
30/09/2026 02:417 min read
Australia's headline inflation hits 4% in August, matching consensus
Australia's headline CPI rose to 4% in August, meeting economists' expectations and accelerating from the prior 3.5%.
30/09/2026 01:423 min read
China Manufacturing PMI Matches Forecast in September
China's official manufacturing PMI met expectations at 50.1 in September, while non-manufacturing and composite readings also improved.
30/09/2026 01:422 min read
NZ business confidence dips to +52 on oil spike: ANZ survey
ANZ's September survey shows NZ business confidence easing to +52, with late responses hit by higher oil prices. Inflation expectations held at 3.25%.
30/09/2026 00:4115 min read
Japan's August industrial output falls short of forecasts; retail sales growth decelerates
Japan's August factory output fell 1.7% against a forecast rise, and retail sales growth slowed, complicating the outlook for near-term BoJ rate increases.
30/09/2026 00:1414 min read