2026-10-28

German consumer confidence slipped in November as energy cost rises tied to the Iran war continued to pressure household finances, Nuremberg-based Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) and GfK said on Wednesday. GfK’s November consumer confidence index fell to -30.8 from -30.6 in October. NIM consumer sentiment head Rolf Buerkl said rising inflation concerns and a weak income outlook are keeping consumers doubtful about their personal finances and curbing willingness to make big-ticket purchases,

German consumer confidence slipped in November as energy cost rises tied to the Iran war continued to pressure household finances, Nuremberg-based Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) and GfK said on Wednesday. GfK’s November consumer confidence index fell to -30.8 from -30.6 in October. NIM consumer sentiment head Rolf Buerkl said rising inflation concerns and a weak income outlook are keeping consumers doubtful about their personal finances and curbing willingness to make big-ticket purchases, even as optimism about the broader economy has increased.

2026-10-28

Ahead of the budget, the UK chancellor announced removal of the standing charge on millions of gas households. Analyst Faisal Islam said the plan scraps the fixed element that currently averages £108/yr on annual bills; energy firms say the standing charge is the most-complained-about feature and its removal should strengthen energy-efficiency incentives and support a shift to electrification. The Treasury estimates 60% of households will save about £45/yr on average, with low-usage households b

Ahead of the budget, the UK chancellor announced removal of the standing charge on millions of gas households. Analyst Faisal Islam said the plan scraps the fixed element that currently averages £108/yr on annual bills; energy firms say the standing charge is the most-complained-about feature and its removal should strengthen energy-efficiency incentives and support a shift to electrification. The Treasury estimates 60% of households will save about £45/yr on average, with low-usage households benefiting most and high-usage households (eg, larger homes) facing higher bills because the recovered cost will be added to the per-unit gas price.

2026-10-28

BOT: Inflation is expected to rise by early next year; medium‑term inflation expectations remain within the target.

BOT: Inflation is expected to rise by early next year; medium‑term inflation expectations remain within the target.

2026-10-28

泰國央行：到了明年初通脹料上升，中期通脹預期落在目標之內。

泰國央行：到了明年初通脹料上升，中期通脹預期落在目標之內。

2026-10-28

Thai baht near 33.810 per dollar after the BOT left policy rates unchanged.

Thai baht near 33.810 per dollar after the BOT left policy rates unchanged.

2026-10-28

泰銖兌美元大致持平於33.810，此前泰國央行維持利率不變。

泰銖兌美元大致持平於33.810，此前泰國央行維持利率不變。