September 25, 2026
United States:
US Business Equipment Orders Top Estimates, Extend Momentum
US orders for business equipment increased in August by more than projected, continuing the momentum in capital investment this year that is powering the economy.
The value of core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment that excludes aircraft and military hardware, increased 1.6% last month after an upwardly revised 0.6% gain in July, Commerce Department figures showed Friday.
Europe:
German Lawmakers Approve Fuel-Tax Relief Worth €2.5 Billion
German lawmakers backed a temporary fuel-tax cut worth €2.5 billion ($2.8 billion) starting next week as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition seeks to ease the burden of surging prices on consumers.
The measure, a three-month reduction of as much as 17 euro cents ($0.19) a liter for gasoline and diesel, passed both houses of Germany’s parliament on Friday so it can take effect Oct. 1.
Asia:
BOJ’s Price Trend Indicator Quickens in Support of Another Hike
The Bank of Japan’s gauge of underlying inflation accelerated to well above the target last month, supporting the case for continuing to raise the benchmark rate as authorities warn of the risk of inflation overshooting.
Consumer prices excluding fresh food and special factors climbed 2.6% in August from a year earlier, with the pace of gains accelerating from 2.3% in July, according to a report released Friday by the BOJ.
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