China Economics Update China's targeted stimulus not enough, fiscal push remains key China’s latest stimulus package eschews broad-based easing in favour of targeted measures to support housing demand and bank lending to specific sectors. It is unlikely to have a big impact on its own... 30th September 2026 · 6 mins read
UK Economics Rapid Response UK Money & Lending (Aug. 2026) It seems unlikely that households will continue to fund increases in their real spending by borrowing more and reducing their saving rates, as they did in August, for much longer. And the further fall... 29th September 2026 · 3 mins read
Event Drop-In: Global Economic Outlook – How long can the resilience last? 30th September 2026, 3:00PM BST Despite rising inflation, geopolitical tensions and higher bond yields, the global economy has continued to defy expectations. But can that resilience endure?
China Chart Pack China Chart Pack (Sep. 2026) Our China Activity Proxy suggests that growth slowed further to just 1.3% y/y in August. This reflects lingering typhoon disruptions and continued weakness in fiscal spending, with local governments... 28th September 2026 · 1 min read
China Economic Outlook Near-term relief but headwinds remain Stronger fiscal spending should lift growth over the final months of the year. But we expect growth to slow further over the medium term. 25th September 2026 · 16 mins read
India Chart Pack India Chart Pack (Sep. 2026) After a very strong first half of the year, India’s economy is set to cool but annual GDP growth should still average an impressive 7% from 2026-2028. Rising food prices on account of a weak monsoon... 22nd September 2026 · 1 min read
India Economic Outlook Stage is set for RBI rate hikes After a very strong first half of the year, India’s economy is set to cool but annual GDP growth should still average 7% from 2026-2028, an enviable rate by global standards. Rising food prices on... 16th September 2026 · 17 mins read
China Rapid Response China Bank Lending & Broad Credit (Aug.) Growth in broad credit slowed to a fresh record low, reflecting weaker growth in both bank and non-bank financing. Most concerning is the continued weakness in household credit demand, with household... 14th September 2026 · 3 mins read
India Economics Weekly The RBI’s fistful of dollars The RBI's efforts to attract foreign-currency deposits have proven more successful than expected, but the resulting surge in liquidity has eased monetary conditions and may complicate efforts to... 11th September 2026 · 3 mins read
Event Drop-In: Crunch time at the BOJ – September decision preview 17th September 2026, 9:00AM BST With inflation rising, the yen weakening and JGB yields surging, the consensus has moved towards our view that the BOJ will hike rates at its September meeting.
Event Central Bank Drop-In: Unpacking the Fed, ECB and Bank of England September meetings 17th September 2026, 3:00PM BST On Thursday 17th September, our senior economists from our US, Europe and UK teams, dived into the latest decisions and communications from these leading monetary authorities.
China Chart Pack China Chart Pack (Aug. 2026) Our China Activity Proxy suggests that growth slowed sharply in July, reflecting disruptions to construction and industry from typhoons as well as the ongoing drag from weak fiscal spending. But... 28th August 2026 · 1 min read
Event Drop-In: UK macro-outlook – resilience, risks and the road to the Budget 9th September 2026, 2:00PM BST Signs of economic resilience. But more fiscal deterioration. And still-potent inflationary pressures.
Latin America Economics Update Is Brazil facing a corporate debt crisis? A growing number of Brazilian companies are seeking to restructure their debts, and the backdrop of slowing growth and high interest rates will probably cause a further rise in corporate defaults... 20th August 2026 · 3 mins read
China Economics Weekly PBOC won’t defer rate cuts indefinitely In its Q2 monetary policy report published earlier this week, the PBOC vowed to make timely adjustments to policy but stopped short of signalling rate cuts. For now, the central bank seems focussed on... 14th August 2026 · 5 mins read
China Rapid Response Bank Lending & Broad Credit (Jul.) Bank loan growth slowed for the 16th consecutive month in July, hitting yet another record low of 5.1% y/y, down from 5.2% in June. Household demand remained particularly weak, with household loan... 14th August 2026 · 2 mins read
