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Venezuela August inflation slows to 8.9%, central bank says
Venezuela's central bank reported that monthly inflation slowed to 8.9% in August, a continued easing of price pressures …
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JPMorgan Strategist Says Fed Has Quietly Abandoned 2% Inflation Target
A senior JPMorgan strategist argues the Federal Reserve has effectively surrendered its 2% inflation target, a shift with …
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Diesel prices hit record high, adding pressure on economy
Diesel prices in the United States have reached an all-time high, intensifying economic pressures ahead of the midterm …
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US job growth smashes expectations in August, unemployment rate remains flat
US employers added far more jobs than forecast in August, while the unemployment rate held steady, signalling resilience …
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Morgan Stanley expects Fed to hold rates despite hawkish remarks
Morgan Stanley analysts predict the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged, pushing back against recent hawkish signals …
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EU gas prices rise as storage levels fall
Fossil gas prices are climbing across the European Union as storage inventories run low, raising concerns about supply …
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JP Morgan warns minority PSD government could push Romania's fiscal deficit to 6.2% of GDP
JP Morgan warns that a minority PSD government in Romania could raise the risk of fiscal slippage, with …
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European gas storage at seasonal low as winter demand approaches
European natural gas inventories are at unusually low levels for the time of year, raising concerns about the …
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Citi expects Turkey central bank to hold rates as inflation persists
Citi analysts predict Turkey's central bank will keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting, citing persistent inflation …
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India’s services growth picks up in August but stays near four-year low, PMI shows
India's services sector activity accelerated in August but remained close to a four-year low, according to the latest …
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DIW raises German growth forecasts as exports beat expectations
Germany's leading economic institute DIW has upgraded its growth projections for Europe's largest economy, citing stronger-than-expected exports and …
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Fed survey shows US economic activity edged up and prices rose moderately
The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book survey shows US economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, with moderate …
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Mortgage rates climb sharply as Middle East conflict escalates
Mortgage and refinance rates rose by double digits on Wednesday as the re-escalation of the Iran war pushed …
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Russia raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.6%
Russia's economy ministry has lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.6% from 0.4%, signalling a slightly more …
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Oil prices extend gains as US and Iran trade fresh strikes
Oil prices rose for a second day as the US and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns …
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Bond selloff deepens as inflation and oil prices jolt markets
Global bond markets are under renewed pressure as inflation concerns and rising oil prices prompt investors to reassess …
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French manufacturing growth weaker than first estimated in August
France's manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in August than initially reported, according to the final purchasing …
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German retail sales fall more than expected in July
German retail sales declined more sharply than forecast in July, signalling continued weakness in consumer spending in Europe's …
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Polish fuel subsidy scheme ends after costing state budget 495 million zloty
Poland's Ceny Paliwa Niżej fuel subsidy programme has ended, costing the state budget 495 million zloty. Analysts warn …
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China private manufacturing growth strengthens in August, RatingDog PMI shows
China's private manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in August, according to the latest RatingDog PMI, signaling …