Japan's leading index declined more-than-expected at the end of the year, preliminary figures from the Cabinet Office showed Wednesday. more...
The manufacturing sector in Australia continued to expand in January, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from the Australian Industry Group showed on Thursday with a Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 58.7. more...
While MNI Indicators released a report on Wednesday showing a slowdown in growth in Chicago-area business activity in the month of January, the pace of growth slowed by less than anticipated. MNI Indicators said its Chicago business barometer dropped to 65.7 in January. more...
Ibovespa, the benchmark stock index in Brazil, closed down 0.25% at 84,482.46 points on Tuesday, on another day of profit-taking tracking the negative external market climate amid a fall in the price of commodities. In the political arena, investors monitor the expectations for the discussion of the pension reform in Brazil. more...
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rebounded by more than expected in the month of January, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday. more...