Türkiye | The CBRT stays optimistic |

The CBRT kept the policy rate unchanged at 37%, in line with market expectations, missing another opportunity to deliver a positive surprise. The CBRT appears to consider existing measures sufficient...

What’s Driving GLP-1’s Surge | Morgan Stanley

GLP-1 treatments are gaining traction globally, with adoption expected to surge as pills, broader insurance coverage and new use cases expand access and reshape multiple industries.

U.S. Mortgage Applications Up 7.9% in the April 17 Week, Largest Gain Since Late February - Haver...

NZ Regional Roundup, April 2026

The Regional Roundup summarises feedback from our teams across the country to give an ‘on the ground’ view of how different regions are faring.

With youth, optimism

People 26 and younger are more upbeat about their job skills and prospects than their older counterparts.

Rates Spark: Still positioned for a short-lived shock

The short end of the curve continues to move strongly alongside oil, but the long end is more stable

Global Insolvency Outlook: Brace for Middle East spillovers | Allianz

Spillovers from the Middle East crisis will make 2026 the fifth consecutive year of rising global business insolvencies.

More Than 50,000 Home-Purchase Contracts Fell Through in March

13.4% of home-sale agreements that went under contract in March were canceled. House hunters are getting cold feet as costs stay high and economic uncertainty is in the air.

Bank Indonesia holds rates, prioritises rupiah stability

Bank Indonesia kept policy rates unchanged at 4.75%

Westpac Wave - Fiji Quarterly Economic Update

The prolonged Middle East conflict has heightened risks to Fiji’s economy via surging fuel prices, rising inflation and pressures on tourism, growth and foreign reserves. While growth forecasts have...

Westpac commodity forecasts April 2026

Our latest forecasts for energy, metals, selected softs and our composite indices.

U.S. Pending Home Sales Up for Second Consecutive Month in March - Haver Analytics