#Industry

Japan's July PPI Hits Record High of 135.8; Import Inflation Pressure Boosts Expectations of BOJ Rate Hike in September

In July 2026 (Q3 2026), Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (PPI) rose to 135.8, continuing to climb from 135.4 in the previous month (Q2 2026), setting a record high for the index. Although the year-

China's Q3 PPI YoY Growth Falls Back to 3.5%, Missing Expectations; Declining Oil Prices and Weak Domestic Demand Constrain Gains

According to the latest data released by DataTrack, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) year-over-year growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 (Q3 2026) was reported at 3.5%, cooling significantly fr

US ISM Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 55.6 in July 2026, Employment Index Returns to Expansion Territory

The US ISM Manufacturing PMI for July posted a strong reading of 55.6 (belonging to Q3 2026 data), a significant jump from the previous 53.3, not only substantially outperforming the market consensus

China's Manufacturing PMI Unexpectedly Plunges to 49.2, Falling Below the Boom-or-Bust Line; Weak Domestic Demand and Climate Disruptions Drag Down the Economy

Core Overview: China's latest Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unexpectedly weakened. The latest data for Q3 2026 dropped significantly to 49.2 from 50.3 in the previous period (Q2 2026

US Q2 PPI Drops Sharply to 5.5%, Energy Plunge Eases Inflation Pressure

Core Overview: According to the latest data, the annual growth rate of the US final demand PPI for Q2 2026 (May) reported at 5.5%, a significant narrowing of 1 percentage point from 6.5% in April. Th

Japan's PPI Rises to 135.4, Beating Expectations; Energy and Weak Yen Drive Wholesale Inflation to Over Three-Year High

Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (PPI) for 2026-06-01 (Q2 2026) stood at 135.4, moving further higher from the previous period's 134.5, continuing its multi-month climb and hitting a recent high. T