India’s Manufacturing Output Reaches Record Highs as Services Continue to Dominate Growth
March 4, 2026
Manufacturing is expanding steadily in absolute terms, but India’s growth model remains firmly services-led.
Insights
Asia Dominates China’s Trade; Fastest Growth in Africa and Latin America
March 4, 2026
Asia accounts for over half of China’s trade, but growth momentum is shifting toward developing regions, especially Africa and Latin America.
China’s Power Generation Expands as Renewables Gain Share
March 3, 2026
Electricity generation rose 2.2% in 2025, as thermal output declined for the first time in a decade, with strong gains in solar and wind.
Australia-China Trade Rebalancing as Industrial Imports Outpace Commodity Exports
March 3, 2026
With commodity exports down from 2021, faster growth in machinery, electronics and transport imports has narrowed Australia’s trade surplus.
China’s Freight Flows Point to Steady Economic Momentum in 2025
March 2, 2026
Freight volumes suggest stable conditions in industrial and domestic demand rather than a cyclical upswing.
Transition Metal Supply Expanded in 2025, Control Remains Concentrated
February 27, 2026
Copper and lithium led output gains in 2025, while the top three producers still control 70-90% of most key metals.