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Bank of Japan says inflation expectations are somewhat weak

January 25, 2016 Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said he would take into account various factors in deciding whether additional monetary easing was necessary.

Global foreign direct investment rose up 36% to record levels

January 23, 2016 A United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report revealed that global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows rose by 36 percent in 2015, reaching their highest levels in eight years.

Eurozone growth cools at start of 2016

January 23, 2016 The eurozone economy saw growth slacken to the weakest for almost a year in January, according to the first business survey reports for 2016.

UK public finances improve substantially in December

January 23, 2016 The Office for National Statistics reported a substantial improvement in British public finances in December.

Manufacturing conditions in Japan improved

January 23, 2016 Manufacturing conditions in Japan improved at start of 2016 Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI was 52.4 (52.6 in December). Flash headline PMI little-changed from December's joint 21-month high.

Belgian consumer confidence edged lower in January

January 22, 2016 Consumer confidence in Belgium was slightly weaker at the start of 2016, breaking a string of three monthly rises.

Population health management market to reach 31.63 billion

January 22, 2016 The global health management market is expected to reach $31.63 billion by 2020 from $11.13 billion in 2015, at a CAGR of 23.2%.

Armenia's state debt exceeds $5 billion

January 22, 2016 The state debt of Armenia has reached a new high, crossing the $5 mark, Zhoghovurd daily reported, citing the country's finance ministry officials.

Record trade between North and South Korea in 2015

January 22, 2016 Despite deteriorating relations, trade between North and South Korea grew to record levels in 2015, says the Korea International Trade Association, KITA.

Turkish exports may rise between 8 and 10 percent

January 22, 2016 Turkish exports may rise between 8 and 10 percent with the end of sanctions on Iran, the head of the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TÄ°M) said in a press meeting.

Primary energy resources in Romania increased 2.4%

January 22, 2016 The main primary energy resources during January 1 – November 30, 2015 amounted to 30061.5 thousand tonnes oil equivalent (toe), increasing with 709.1 thousand toe as against the same period in 2014.

Petrol prices push New Zealand consumer inflation near zero

January 21, 2016 Consumer inflation in New Zealand last year was the lowest in 16 years, the government statistics agency said.