Economy Watch

US service sector expanding. Canada's rise peters out. Taiwan posts impressive gains. Aussie business confidence weak, eyes on Budget.

Encouraging demand rise in Japan. China's new economy struggles. NZ ranks high for retirement. US jobs growth slows. eyes on Aussie Budget.

American jobs situation turns ugly. Factory PMIs turn up globally. China gets holiday boost but clamps Hong Kong down. TransTasman opening rumours rife.

US job gains slow, new large layoffs. US real estate market hot. China's factories expanding. Aussie building consents blah. Air cargo rise a bright spot.

Retail sales up in the US, trade balance worsens; confidence improves in many large countries; Canada faces large deficit; RCEP close to finalising.

US employers face COVID legal claims. HSBC weighs desperate deal. coal prices rise in China. China's growth spurs upmarket car sales.

China's industry in profit recovery. Singapore factory production strong. Swiss vote again on immigration. US durable goods orders weak. Aussie auctions strong.

US suffers from economic corrosion of pandemic, chooses to invest in houses. Canada house prices to fall. AUSTRAC just getting started.

Labour income dives -11%. US Fed calls for fiscal help. Global PMIs hold. Japan, China to relax entry rules. Huge Chinese grain imports. New Aussie bankruptcy rules

US retail sales slip again. US houses sell well. China captures all its private companies. EU consumer sentiment stays weak. RBA eyes bigger warchest.