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Producer prices rose, but not as badly as feared

Wholesale inflation picked up in March, but the increase was softer than many investors had braced for. That matters because the market had been preparing for a much uglier producer-price report after the energy shock linked to the Iran war sent fuel
April 14, 2026
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China sets 2026 growth goal at 4.5% to 5% in policy shift

Lower target signals tolerance for slower expansion China set its gross domestic product growth target for 2026 at 4.5% to 5%, its lowest stated goal on record going back to the early 1990s, as Beijing confronts persistent deflationary pressure and continued trade
March 5, 2026
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U.S. factory prices jump, complicating Fed rate outlook

Manufacturing expands again as cost pressures accelerate U.S. manufacturing output continued to grow in February, but a sharp jump in factory input costs signaled renewed inflation risk for goods even before the latest surge in oil prices. Data released Monday by the
March 2, 2026

Zimbabwe Halts Raw Mineral and Lithium Exports

Immediate suspension announced Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, according to a statement released Wednesday by Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura. The directive applies to all shipments, including minerals currently in transit.
February 25, 2026
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Lagarde Signals Focus as Exit Rumors Swirl

Private message aims to calm speculation European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has privately reassured fellow policymakers that she remains committed to leading the ECB and would inform them directly if she intended to resign, according to several sources familiar with the
February 20, 2026
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UK Inflation Slows to 3% in January

Headline and Core Prices Ease The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate declined to 3% in January, according to fresh data released by the Office for National Statistics. The figure matched economists’ expectations and marked a slowdown from the 3.4% recorded in December.
February 18, 2026
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Fed Study: US Bore Most Tariff Costs

U.S. businesses and consumers absorbed nearly 90% of the cost of tariffs imposed last year, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The findings challenge claims that foreign exporters would bear the financial burden of the trade
February 12, 2026
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Trump says U.S. economy is already strong under his leadership

President highlights growth, inflation drop and investment President Donald Trump praised the state of the U.S. economy during an interview released Sunday, saying the country has already reached a strong economic footing under his leadership. “I’d say we’re there now,” Trump told
February 10, 2026
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ADP Report Shows Weak U.S. Hiring to Start 2026

The U.S. labor market showed little momentum in January, with private sector hiring falling short of even modest expectations. New data from ADP points to a continuation of the low hiring trend that characterized much of 2025, reinforcing concerns about economic softness
February 4, 2026
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European industries brace for Trump’s tariff threat

Greenland dispute triggers new trade tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a new wave of tariffs on several European allies, escalating trade tensions tied to his push for greater U.S. control over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. Trump
January 26, 2026
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EU Parliament blocks vote on US trade deal amid Trump threats

Turnberry agreement put on hold indefinitely Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday blocked a planned vote to approve a US-European trade deal, effectively freezing progress on the agreement as tensions with Washington escalate. Lawmakers cited growing concerns over sovereignty and territorial
January 21, 2026
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