• NG
• TTEF

Vietnam's industrial boom drives global coal imports to new highs: Maguire

Vietnam's thermal coal imports soared 31% in 2024, driven by manufacturing needs, outpacing global trends and reinforcing the country's reliance on coal as its main energy source.

• TTEF

Factbox-Who owns US debt?

The U.S. debt is nearly $36 trillion, with President Trump suggesting possible fraud in Treasury payments, raising concerns for investors about U.S. creditworthiness.

• TTEF

Turkey's manufacturing sector contracts further in January, PMI shows

Turkey's manufacturing sector faced a sharp contraction in January, with declines in output, orders, and employment, amid rising inflationary pressures and weak demand.

• TTEF

Factbox-US agricultural exports/imports threatened by Trump trade actions

Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada may trigger trade retaliation, potentially increasing food prices and impacting U.S. agricultural exports significantly.

• IBSP
• PPG
• TTEF

PPG Industries misses estimates for fourth-quarter profit

PPG Industries reported lower-than-expected Q4 profits due to declining demand for coatings and weaker prices, influenced by rising mortgage rates and reduced homebuilding activity.

• TTEF

German tax revenue rose more than expected in 2024, finance ministry says

• TTEF

Canada November retail sales flat; likely up 1.6% in December

Canada's retail sales were flat in November, affected by declines in many sectors despite growth in car sales; economists see this as a temporary dip.

• TTEF

UK retail sales shrink unexpectedly in December, adding to glum data

British retail sales fell 0.3% in December, raising concerns over economic contraction and increasing expectations for a Bank of England interest rate cut next month.

• TTEF

Japan Nov real wages fall for 4th straight month as inflation weighs

Japan's real wages fell for the fourth month in November despite base pay rising at the highest rate in decades, signaling economic challenges amid increasing inflation.

• MRF
• TTEF
• USD/CNY

Chinese money rushes offshore via Hong Kong mutual funds