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China’s Wholesale Input Prices Split in Early June as Coal Costs Jump and Steel Eases
China's high frequency gauge of industrial input costs pointed in two directions at once in the first ten days of June, with…
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Elon Musk Could Spend $1 Million Every Hour for 114 Years
Elon Musk's rise to a trillion dollar fortune is more than a personal wealth milestone. It is a moment that forces markets,…
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US Budget Deficit Narrows on Paper in May, but Calendar Effects Mask a Persistent Fiscal Gap
The United States federal budget deficit was smaller in May 2026 than a year earlier and has narrowed over the fiscal year…
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France’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% in May as Energy Costs Drive National Reacceleration
France’s consumer price inflation rose for a fourth straight month in May 2026, confirming a reacceleration driven mainly by energy. The final…
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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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- The Week Ahead: The Federal Reserve Decides on 29 July, US Growth and Inflation Data Land, and the Megacap Technology Earnings Peak
- Commodities Wrap 1 July: Precious Metals Rebound as Oil Drops Below US$70
- Market Wrap US-Europe 2 July: Dow Hits a Record and Europe Rallies as Soft US Jobs Data Reset Rate Expectations
- Market Wrap US-Europe 30 June: Wall Street Extends Gains and Europe Rises to Close the First Half
- Market Wrap US-Europe 1 July: Wall Street and Europe Slip to Start the Second Half as Warsh Keeps a Firm Line on Inflation