Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to have grown 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, suggesting a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent.
Japan's wholesale inflation slowed in the year to December on sliding fuel costs, data showed on Thursday, a sign falling crude oil prices were offering some relief to companies facing rising labour and other raw material costs.
China’s auto exports surged 21% in 2025, driven by rising shipments of electric vehicles, while domestic demand slowed, an industry association said Wednesday.
Most Asian stocks retreated on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei index falling from record highs, while technology shares dithered ahead of key earnings from chipmaker TSMC.
Economic activity increased in most parts of the U.S. and employment was mostly unchanged in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report that may do little to sway policymakers' interest rate views ahead of the central bank's meeting in two weeks.
U.S. business inventories increased further in October as sales dropped, suggesting inventories could contribute to gross domestic product in the fourth quarter.