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MBA US Mortgage Applications Fall 2.7% in Week Ended July 10 After 2.2% Decrease in Prior Week

India's Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.5% in June

India's official unemployment rate remained unchanged month over month at 5.5% in June, according to the monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday.Urban unemployment rose to 6.6% from 6.4% in the prior month, while rural joblessness stood at 5%, versus 5.1% in May.The Labour Force Participation Rate was unchanged at 54.4% in June from the last month, while the Worker Population Ratio also remained stable at 51.4%.

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Eurozone Monthly Industrial Production Down 0.2% in May

The euro area's industrial production fell 0.2% month over month in May, after a revised 0.3% increase in April, Eurostat data showed Wednesday.The consensus estimate for the month was a 0.3% gain.On a yearly basis, industrial production recorded a 1.2% drop, compared with the revised 0.4% growth earlier and the expected 0.5% decline.

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Spanish Annual Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3.2% in June

Spain's annual inflation held steady at 3.2% in June for a third consecutive month, final data from the National Statistics Institute confirmed Wednesday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Spain were up 0.6%, in line with the initial reading and against the previous 0.1% uptick.The Spanish annual harmonized inflation rate remained unchanged at 3.6%, matching the flash figure. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices grew 0.6%, in line with the initial data and compared with the 0.1% gain earlier.Meanwhile, the country's annual core inflation rate edged down to 2.9% from 3%, meeting the flash figure.

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Saudi Arabia's Annual Producer Price Index Up 7.5% in May

The producer price index in Saudi Arabia rose 7.5% year over year in May, after a 9.1% jump in April, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics released Wednesday.On a monthly basis, the index was 1.8% lower, compared with the 3.3% rise earlier.

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Saudi Arabia's Annual Wholesale Prices Jump 4.8% in June

Saudi Arabia's wholesale prices climbed 4.8% year over year in June, following a 4.6% rise in May, the country's General Authority for Statistics said Wednesday.On a monthly basis, wholesale prices in the kingdom edged up 0.2%, compared with a 1.2% gain earlier.

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Saudi Arabia's Annual Inflation Rate Stable at 1.8% in June

Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate came in at 1.8% in June, unchanged from May, the country's General Authority for Statistics said Wednesday.The consensus estimate for the month was 1.9%.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Saudi Arabia were 0.2% higher, in line with the consensus estimate and the previous month's figure.

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Taiwan Outbound Investment Soars 58% in 2021-2025 on Supply Chain Shift

Taiwan's approved outbound investment jumped 57.8% over the past five years as companies accelerated efforts to diversify production and supply chains beyond China amid geopolitical tensions and rising global demand for electronics, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Tuesday.Approved overseas investment totaled $148.6 billion during 2021-2025, up from $94.1 billion in 2016-2020, the ministry said.The British Caribbean territories accounted for the largest share of outbound investment at 22.8%, mainly through financial and insurance holding companies, followed by the United States at 20.5%, and ASEAN at 20%. However, China's share fell to 12.9% during the five-year period and declined further to 0.9% in the first five months of 2026.The ministry said electronic components manufacturing was the biggest driver of investment growth in both the United States and ASEAN, reflecting overseas expansion by semiconductor companies.

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Market Chatter: South Korea-Middle East Container Shipping Costs Rise for Fifth Straight Month in June

The average shipping charge for a 40-foot container from South Korea to the Middle East, as reported by exporters, rose for a fifth straight month in June, Yonhap News reported Wednesday, citing data from the Korea Customs Service.Container shipping costs increased 15.1% in June to 7.78 million won from May, the report said.Freight rates to the U.S. West Coast surged 45.5% to 7.86 million won, while rates to the East Coast jumped 26.6% to 7.11 million won last month from May. Shipping costs to the European Union added 17.4% to 4.24 million won in June, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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China's Industrial Energy Production Mixed in June

China's industrial energy production was mixed in June, with raw coal and crude oil output declining year over year, while natural gas production returned to growth and electricity generation maintained steady growth, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.Raw coal production fell 9.7% year over year to 380 million metric tons, compared with a 1.7% decline in the previous month.Crude oil output slipped 0.5% year over year to 18.12 million metric tons, while natural gas production increased 1.1% to 21.4 billion cubic meters, compared with a 2.2% decline in May.Electricity output rose 2% year over year to 827.6 billion kilowatt-hours, softer than the 4.2% increase in May.

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China's Retail Sales Rebound 1% in June

China's retail sales of consumer goods grew 1% year over year to 4.269 trillion yuan in June, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Wednesday.The latest print rebounded from a 0.6% contraction recorded in the previous month, defying the consensus forecast for a 0.1% decline tracked by Investing.com.Sales in urban areas rose 0.8% year over year to 3.684 trillion yuan, while rural retail sales edged up 2.1% to 584.7 billion yuan.For the first six months of the year, retail sales in China rose 1.3% year over year to 24.87 trillion yuan.

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China's Real Estate Investment Slumps 18% in H1

Property investment in China fell 18% year over year during the first six months of the year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Wednesday.The pace of drop was sharper than the 16.2% decline recorded in the previous five-month period.Total construction area of real estate companies declined 12.5% in the first half to 554 million square meters, while new construction starts plummeted 23.4% to 232.4 million square meters.Funds available to property developers tumbled 20.2% from a year earlier to 4.02 trillion yuan.

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Survey Shows 60% of New Zealanders Concerned About Impact of Middle East Conflict on Finances, Westpac Says

A survey conducted early this month showed that 60% of New Zealanders are still concerned about the impact of the Middle East conflict on their finances despite lower fuel prices, Westpac NZ on Wednesday said.In April, 76% of New Zealanders had expressed the same concern, the bank said.The July 7 survey of 535 people on research platform Ideally also showed that 19% of New Zealanders were "very concerned." A further 41% still had some level of concern, and 5% said they had no concerns at all.In addition, 44% of respondents were driving less to offset higher costs, 31% had changed how they shop for groceries, and 25% had deferred planned large purchases.Businesses exposed to high prices, including in the transport, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors, still reported tough conditions, said Reuben Tucker, managing director of institutional and business banking at Westpac NZ.

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China's Industrial Production Growth Quickens to 5.3% in June

China's industrial production grew by 5.3% year over year in June, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released on Wednesday.The reading was higher than the 4.5% expansion recorded in the previous month. It beat the consensus forecast of a 4.7% growth tracked by Investing.com.By sector, manufacturing output edged up 6%, mining declined 2.2%, and the production and supply of electricity, thermal power, gas, and water climbed 7.4%.On a month-over-month basis, industrial output rose by 0.76%.For the first six months of the year, industrial output rose 5.4% year over year.

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China's Urban Unemployment Rate Shrinks to 5% in June

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate fell to 5% in June from 5.1% in May, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.The reading was also lower than the consensus forecast of 5.1% tracked by Investing.com.The surveyed unemployment rate in 31 major cities stood at 5%, falling from 5.1% the prior month.Meanwhile, the average working hours per employee in June were 48.2 hours per week, unchanged from the previous month.

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China's Fixed Asset Investment Contracts 5.7% in H1

China's fixed asset investments fell 5.7% year over year in the first half of 2026 to 22.64 trillion yuan, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Wednesday.The reading was sharper than the 4.1% contraction recorded in the January-May period. It was also worse than the consensus forecast of a 5% contraction tracked by Investing.com.Investment in infrastructure declined 2.4% year over year, while manufacturing sector investment fell 1.2%. Spending in the utilities sector likewise dropped 2.7%.

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China's GDP Growth Slows to 4.3% in Q2

China's gross domestic product expanded 4.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.The headline reading missed the consensus market forecast of a 4.5% growth tracked by Investing.com, and compared with the 5% expansion recorded in the preceding quarter.This brings year-to-date growth to 4.7%, falling short of Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%.On a quarter-over-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the world's second-largest economy grew 0.9% in Q2, decelerating from the 1.3% growth registered in the prior three-month period.

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China's New Home Prices Fall 3.3% in June

New home prices in China's 70 major cities decreased 3.3% year over year in June, according to Trading Economics' calculation of data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.The latest print was softer than the 3.5% decrease recorded in the previous month and against the Trading Economics forecast of a 3.4% drop.

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Total Motor Vehicles Licensed in New Zealand Rises Slightly in June

The number of motor vehicles currently licensed in New Zealand in June reached 4.6 million, slightly higher than a year ago, according to a report released by Stats NZ on Wednesday.Car registrations in June were also higher than the previous year at 2.9 million, while truck registrations rose to 744,578 from 735,355.The number of trailers, including caravans, fell to 631,654 from 641,015 last year.Meanwhile, the number of total commercial vehicles registered was up 3,986 in June from last year's 3,909.

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Japan's Core Machinery Orders Contract 12.4% in May

Japan's private-sector core machinery orders, which exclude volatile sectors such as ships and electric power, decreased 12.4% on a seasonally-adjusted month-over-month basis in May to 962 billion yen, according to data from the Cabinet Office released on Wednesday.The pace of drop was worse than the consensus forecast of a 4.2% fall tracked by Investing.com, and compared with an 8.7% expansion recorded in the previous month.By sector, manufacturing orders shrank 14.9% to 437.2 billion yen, while non-manufacturing orders slipped 9.3% to 516.9 billion yen.

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