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UK Trade Deficit Widens Sharply as Imports Outpace Exports in Early 2026
The United Kingdom’s trade position deteriorated markedly in the three months to April 2026, as imports rose far faster than exports and…
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India’s Inflation Rises to 3.93% in May, Remaining Just Below the Reserve Bank’s Target
India’s retail price inflation accelerated in May 2026 but remained just below the central bank’s medium-term target, in a release that pointed…
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Commodities Wrap: Oil Extends Its Decline and Precious Metals Steady as Markets Brace for the Fed
Prices in this review are approximate levels as of Monday 15 June 2026 and move in real time. Global markets reopened on…
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Egypt Weighs Cash Subsidy Increase as Food Support Bill Approaches EGP 180 Billion
Egypt is weighing a further increase in cash support for eligible households as the government prepares for a gradual transition from in…
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Kuwait Imported 75.95 Tonnes of Precious Metals in Early 2026 as Demand Front-Loaded Before a Spring Slowdown
Kuwait imported about 75.95 tonnes of precious metals, diamonds and related jewellery items during the first four months of 2026, according to…
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World Bank Sees Global Growth at 2.5% in 2026, the Weakest Since the Pandemic
The World Bank expects global growth to slow to 2.5% in 2026, its weakest pace since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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ECB Raises Deposit Rate to 2.25% as Middle East Energy Shock Lifts Inflation Outlook
The European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on 11 June 2026, taking the deposit facility…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 and the New Economics of Global Football
How the Biggest Tournament in Football History Is Changing the Business Model of Mega Sporting Events The FIFA World Cup has always…
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Moody’s Affirms the UAE at Aa2 with a Stable Outlook
Moody's Ratings has affirmed the United Arab Emirates' sovereign credit rating at Aa2 with a stable outlook, the agency confirmed on Friday…
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AI Boom Could Drive a 128% Surge in Data Centre Electricity Demand by 2030
Artificial intelligence is becoming a structural force in global electricity markets. The issue is no longer only the power used by individual…
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QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure as North Field Expansion Remains Strategic Anchor
QatarEnergy's force majeure on affected liquefied natural gas supply contracts has become one of the most important energy market developments of 2026,…
Read more →UK Economy Contracts 0.1% in April as Services Drag on Growth
The United Kingdom economy contracted slightly in April 2026, losing momentum after a strong start to the year. According to the Office…
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- China Adds MP Materials and USA Rare Earth to Export Control List as Critical Minerals Contest Widens
- National Bureau of Statistics: China’s Producer Prices Accelerate to 3.9% in May, Fastest Pace Since July 2022, as Consumer Inflation Holds at 1.2%