U.K. Unemployment Inches Higher
The unemployment rate edged up to 5.0%, with further rises expected in the coming months as the Iran war continues to weigh on the economy. 2026-05-19 06:22:00 Don Nico Forbes
Australia’s Central Bank Could Hold Rates as It Weighs Iran Impact
The Reserve Bank of Australia said its third straight interest-rate increase gives it time to weigh the Iran conflict’s impact on the local economy. 2026-05-19 02:22:00 Stuart Condie
Australia consumer sentiment improves in May but pessimism persists: Westpac
Australia consumer sentiment improves in May but pessimism persists: Westpac 2026-05-19 01:47:00 Investing.com
Japan’s Economy Accelerated in First Quarter, Backing Case for Rate Hikes
Japan’s economy continued to expand during the first quarter of 2026, backing the case for an imminent rate hike by the Bank of Japan. 2026-05-19 00:12:00 Megumi Fujikawa
Japan’s economy expands annualised 2.1% in Q1, above forecast
Japan’s economy expands annualised 2.1% in Q1, above forecast 2026-05-19 00:00:00 Reuters
Oil slides after Trump holds off on Iran attack; Russian sanction waiver extended
Oil slides after Trump holds off on Iran attack; Russian sanction waiver extended 2026-05-18 23:47:00 Investing.com
Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat
Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat 2026-05-18 23:18:00 Reuters
US crude futures fall over 2% as Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran
US crude futures fall over 2% as Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran 2026-05-18 23:12:00 Reuters
Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows
Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows 2026-05-18 21:42:00 Reuters
Explainer-What is behind Bolivia’s widening protests?
Explainer-What is behind Bolivia’s widening protests? 2026-05-18 18:00:00 Reuters