Australian PM's Support Rises After Big-Spending Budget

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s personal approval rating climbed and support for his government improved after last week’s budget, even as economists warned the spending measures could exacerbate inflationary pressures.

BNN Bloomberg21:49 ET

RBA's Policy Meeting Minutes to Carry Hawkish Warning -- Market Talk

The minutes of the RBA's recent policy meeting are published on Tuesday, and they will almost certainly be more hawkish than prior communications from the central bank.

WSJ20:54 ET

Hong Kong's GDP Growth Slows to 2.7% in Q1, Revised Figures Say

GDP during the preceding quarter rose by 4.3%, while the seasonally-adjusted GDP rose by 2.3%, the report said.

MT NewswiresMay 17 06:35 ET

Hong Kong's GDP grew 2.7% year on year in the first quarter and remained unchanged at 2.5% to 3.5% for the whole year

On May 17, the Hong Kong Government published the “Economic Report for the First Quarter of 2024” and revised GDP figures for the first quarter of 2024.

Zhitong FinanceMay 17 04:56 ET

UBS Says Australia's Budget Doesn't Change Its View on Central Bank Action

Australian Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his third budget and second consecutive surplus of A$9.3 billion, noted UBS.

MT NewswiresMay 16 10:09 ET

Australia's Unemployment Rate Rises More Than Expected in April

Australia saw a higher-than-expected jobless rate in April as more people looked for work, according to figures released by Australian Bureau of Statics on Thursday.

MT NewswiresMay 16 06:15 ET