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British retail sales drop for the first time in three months

The total volume of goods sold in British retail and online stores declined 0.5 per cent in July.

US Fed policymakers’ inflation concerns increased at July meeting, minutes show

The US Federal Reserve building in Washington. “Several” policymakers at the Fed’s July meeting were ready to raise interest rates, the minutes of the meeting show.

Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks

In addition, massive borrowing by technology companies to fund a buildout of AI infrastructure is competing with demand for government bonds.

Japan’s economy unexpectedly slows as capital spending slips

Japan’s economy faces fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed up prices for fuel.

Singapore’s key exports rise 24.2% in July due to strong AI demand, but miss forecasts

Electronics NODX grew 112 per cent, with disk media products seeing the largest increase at 339.1 per cent.

US flags 40 economies, including Singapore, in China’s ‘shadow transshipment network’

PSA Tanjong Pagar terminal in Singapore.

How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying off

In the first half of 2026, 18 million people arrived from visa-free countries, pushing overall foreign tourist arrivals up by 20 per cent.

World’s first work-from-home laws delayed after business outcry

The proposed laws by the Australian state of Victoria would give eligible workers the right to work from home two days a week and were due to take effect Sept 1.

US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

A construction worker during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Casanova Residence affordable housing project in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx borough of New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Mamdani in May released a $22 billion housing plan that aims to build 200,000 new affordable homes and preserve an additional 200,000 existing apartments and homes over the next decade. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

China exports in July beat forecasts on robust high-tech demand

China’s exports expanded 23.9 per cent year on year in in July, with chip shipments almost doubling.

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