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French trade deficit grows larger in July on higher imports again

Germany’s trade surplus widens sharply in July as imports slump

China exports match forecast in August, imports fall short as domestic demand stays soft

investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Yen surges to six-month high

China’s Rio Tinto ore purchasing halt appears set to take effect. AUD down.

China August trade balance shows imports below expectations

BRC data shows summer retail boost fading fast as GBP watches consumer signals

South Korea Q2 GDP, final, +0.6% (vs. expected +0.6%, prior +1.8%)

Japan wages data, July 2026: Headline earnings +4.7% y/y (expected +3.9%, prior +4%)

Japan revised Q2 GDP: +1.4% y/y (preliminary 1.1%)

Japan wage growth strongest since 1997, cementing BOJ hike case