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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations

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The United Kingdom's inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from...
Economic slowdown in China fuels calls for stronger fiscal measures
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Economic slowdown in China fuels calls for stronger fiscal measures

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China’s economic activity unexpectedly contracted in January 2025, marking a challenging start to the year for the world’s second-largest economy. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index...
Record-breaking DAX contrasts with Germany's faltering economy
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Record-breaking DAX contrasts with Germany’s faltering economy

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Germany’s DAX stock index reached a historic milestone on Tuesday, surpassing 20,000 points for the first time despite the country grappling with significant economic challenges. The index, which tracks 40 of Germany’s largest publicly traded...
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November as energy costs increase
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UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November as energy costs increase

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U.K. inflation rose to 2.6% in November, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The figure, in line with economists' forecasts, edged up...
Central bank of Turkey lifts benchmark interest rate to 35 percent amid inflation woes
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Central bank of Turkey lifts benchmark interest rate to 35 percet amid inflation woes

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In a decisive move to tackle rampant inflation, Turkey's central bank announced a significant hike to its benchmark interest rate from 30% to 35% this Thursday. This adjustment aligns with the forecasts made by economists...