Today: September 24, 2026
Today: September 24, 2026

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Brazil central bank says 2027 slowdown key to inflation convergence

Brazil's central bank sees a slowdown in economic activity next year as essential for inflation to converge to its 3% target, a senior official said on Thursday.

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Mexican economy grows 0.8% in July from June

Mexico's economy picked up in July, expanding by 0.8% from the prior month, official data showed on Thursday. That was faster than a Reuters poll forecast for 0.2% growth.

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Brazil central bank sees inflation near target at key horizon, trims growth outlook

Brazil's central bank on Thursday projected inflation close to its 3% target at the policy horizon relevant for its next interest-rate decision,

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Fed again hoping for a pain-free landing from current inflation spike

US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so

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Bonds bomb

Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet.

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German institutes lift growth forecasts, business morale rises

Germany's leading economic institutes raised their growth forecasts for this year and next, while business morale rose more than expected in September,

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‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

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Dollar ascends to fresh 2-month high on inflation worry, Fed hike expectations

The dollar hit a fresh two-month high on Thursday, boosted by growing views for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes after hawkish comments from

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Hungarian bond bulls bet on euro path as central bank cuts inflation target

The Hungarian central bank's move to lower its inflation target has sent a fresh signal to investors that the new government in

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US business activity at more than five-year high; inflation pressures building

US business activity raced to a more than five-year high in September, fueled by a surge in new orders, though strong demand strained supply chains and pushed prices

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UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

Growth in British business activity cooled this month and inflation pressure built, a survey showed on Wednesday, an awkward backdrop for finance minister John Healey

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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on

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France private sector returns to growth at fastest rate in 25 months, PMI shows

France's private sector grew in September at its fastest pace in just over two years, driven by a rebound in services demand, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next but expect only

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Bank of Korea to assess inflation, growth for rate hikes, board member says

A board member of the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday the central bank will determine the timing and pace of further interest rate hikes by closely assessing inflation,

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next, Handelsblatt reported on Monday

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Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth quarter growth

New US tariffs could slash Canada's fourth quarter growth to below 1%, reflecting a new wave of uncertainty that threatens to hit

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Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well,

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Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on Middle East resilience

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6% for the current fiscal, citing its resilience amid the Middle East conflict.

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Shell-led LNG Canada could approve Phase 2 expansion by early October, sources say

Partners in the Shell-led LNG Canada export project could reach a final investment decision on its

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Putin says Russia's 2027 budget deficit seen at around 2% of GDP

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the country's budget deficit was projected to be around 2% of gross domestic product in 2027.

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Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday,

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Dollar pressure weighs on LatAm FX; regional stocks edge higher

Most Latin American currencies traded lower on Thursday against the U.S. dollar near multi-week highs, while stocks were mostly higher, with domestic political