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The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator rose less than expected in August
An economic indicator the Federal Reserve favors as an inflation gauge rose less than expected in August, showing that the central bank’s fight against higher prices is making progress
Tea and rubber production records modest growth on year-on-year basis
During January-July of 2023, both tea and rubber production experienced only a modest growth on year-on-year basis, primarily due to the lingering effects of the fertiliser shortages that prevailed last year.
Japanese rubber futures rise
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday underpinned by a weak yen and yuan, although stagnating Chinese and Japanese economies capped gains.
Rubber traders in crisis as harvest drops significantly
Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) stresses that the rubber harvest has significantly dropped as a result of the ‘leaf fall disease’ in rubber trees for several years.
China’s deflation could spill over into a global concern, economists say
China’s economic challenges have given rise to deflationary pressures that present a global concern and are likely to accelerate in the coming quarters, according to economists.
Ron Insana says economic windstorms are blowing around the world
In the summer of 1997, Thailand’s currency collapsed, rapidly followed by a currency crisis that spread throughout many countries in Asia.
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