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NewsOct 9, 2026 · 15:11 IST

Japan Widens Spending Review to Special-Purpose Public Funds

Japan said on 9 October it would renew its spending review to help fund policy pledges. Reuters reported that the review covers 201 special-purpose government funds with balances estimated at around ¥7 trillion at the end of the next fiscal year. The review seeks unused funds and stricter subsidy assessments; it does not establish realised savings.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 15:02 IST

Reuters Poll Expects Singapore Policy Tightening on 14 October

All ten economists in a Reuters poll expect Singapore’s central bank to tighten monetary policy on 14 October. Singapore manages policy through its exchange-rate band. The poll is a forecast, not an announced policy decision.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 14:54 IST

Swiss Consumer Sentiment Stands at −36 in September

Switzerland’s September consumer sentiment index stood at −36 points, SECO said in data released on 9 October. The index was just under one point above September 2025. Economic outlook improved year-on-year, while assessments of past and future finances and major purchases weakened.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 14:44 IST

Italy’s August Industrial Output Falls 1.3%

Italian industrial production fell 1.3% month-on-month in August, versus a flat reading expected in a Reuters poll. July’s increase was revised to 0.6% from 0.7%. Reuters reported the ISTAT release on 9 October. These figures describe August activity.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 12:50 IST

China Set to Resume October Fuel Exports, Sources Say

China is set to resume refined-fuel exports following a brief holiday-period halt, Reuters reported on 9 October, citing four traders. Two other industry participants put approved October shipments at about 3.7 million tonnes. Government ministries had not immediately commented. This is a material update to Piplix’s existing export-suspension story; approval should not be confused with completed shipments or guaranteed delivery to buyers.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 12:26 IST

Japan’s Takaichi Says Government Will Monitor Yen and Prices

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in parliament on 9 October that the government would monitor exchange-rate and price developments carefully and respond appropriately, Reuters reported. She also said fiscal policy would consider factors including interest rates and yen movements. The remarks keep currency risks in focus but do not confirm an intervention, specify an exchange-rate threshold or announce a Bank of Japan policy decision.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 12:05 IST

TCS Shares Rise After AI Revenue Growth

Tata Consultancy Services shares rose 5.2% to ₹2,183.90 in trading on 9 October, Reuters reported. Its annualised AI revenue reached $3.1 billion in the July–September quarter, growing nearly 20% from the preceding quarter. The share move is an intraday observation. Annualised revenue represents a run rate and should not be presented as revenue earned entirely during that quarter.

NewsOct 09, 2026, 11:39 AM GMT+5:30

Japan’s Real Household Spending Falls 3.1% in August

Japan’s real consumption expenditure for households with two or more people fell 3.1% year-on-year in August, the Statistics Bureau said in its release on 9 October. Average monthly expenditure was ¥310,975, down 1.0% in nominal terms. The distinction between real and nominal spending matters because price changes can mask changes in purchasing power. The data describe August activity, not spending during October.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 11:30 IST

Gold Gains as Dollar and Treasury Yields Ease

Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,177.44 per ounce at 03:53 UTC on 9 October, Reuters reported, alongside a softer dollar and easing Treasury yields. Silver also advanced. The recovery does not establish a lasting reversal in bullion’s recent weakness. These are intraday observations, and upcoming economic data could change interest-rate expectations and the market backdrop.

NewsOct 9, 2026 · 11:21 IST

Oil Falls as Trump’s Iran Pledge Eases Supply Concerns

Brent futures fell 1.3% to $102.91 a barrel and WTI declined 1.2% to $90.40 at 04:50 UTC on 9 October, Reuters reported. The retreat followed President Donald Trump’s pledge to avoid attacking Iran before the US midterm elections. The quoted prices are a timestamped market snapshot, not closing settlements or live prices.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 19:06 IST

ECB’s Lane Says Eurozone Wages Show No Noticeable Pickup

ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said eurozone wages have shown no noticeable pickup despite rising inflation. He noted that weaker demand, AI-related job concerns and competition from China could keep wage demands moderate, limiting the risk of persistent inflation.

NewsOct 8, 2026 · 18:23 IST

Polestar Reports Modest Increase in Q3 Retail Sales

Polestar reported third-quarter retail sales of 14,371 vehicles, compared with 14,222 a year earlier, Reuters reported on 8 October. The roughly 1% increase provides a fresh measure of...