budget
Japan sees first primary balance surplus in 28 years in 2026
It forecasts a surplus of 1.34 trillion yen, which has been a government goal for more than 2 decades
SICCI calls for foreign worker quota review for sectors with ‘chronic’ manpower crunch in Budget 2026 wish list
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry makes six key recommendations in its proposal ahead of Budget 2026
Bank of England faces the end of easing cycle
The 25 bp cut on Dec 18 will bring the BOE’s rate to 3.75%, and is suggested as Britain’s ‘neutral rate’
Australia scraps electricity rebates as budget deteriorates
The government looks to rein in spending after large, structural budget deficits
South Korea parliament clears 2026 budget to power AI-led growth
[SEOUL] South Korea’s parliament approved a 727.9 trillion won (S$642.4 billion) budget for next year on Tuesday (Dec 2), endorsing President Lee Jae-myung’s sweeping plan to revive the economy throug...
Rising UK house prices defy Budget tax fears, mortgage-lender Nationwide says
As buying activity was held off ahead of the Budget, prices may rise in the coming months: Capital Economics
Reeves’ UK budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
[LONDON] Britons reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, suggesting little relief for the Labour government’s slumping popularity.
UK housing demand seen recovering on clearer post-Budget outlook
Analysts expect pent-up demand to bolster the traditional spring selling season as buyers return to the market
UK’s Reeves comes back for more tax to bolster finances
Britain’s fiscal watchdog apologises after publishing Budget forecasts before finance minister delivers them in parliament
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
[LONDON] Britain’s centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget on Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike.
