Latest reading: The monthly index of economic activity was up 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis in January, following...
Latest Global Economic News
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Israel: Economic activity accelerates in January -
Japan: Merchandise exports surge in January Latest reading: In January, the trade balance was JPY -1.2 trillion, down from the prior month’s JPY +0.1 trillion but... -
Guatemala: Banguat reduces rates to over three-year low in February Easing cycle continues at first meeting of 2026: On 18 February, the Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) lowered its policy rate... -
France: Inflation slows in January from the prior month Latest reading: Harmonized consumer prices increased 0.4% on a year-on-year basis in January, following a 0.7% increase in the previous... -
Qatar: Inflation picks up in January from December Latest reading: Consumer prices increased 2.3% in annual terms in January, following a 2.0% increase in the prior month. January’s... -
Kuwait: Kuwait crude output steadies in January Latest reading: Kuwait oil output was stable at 2.58 mbpd (million barrels per day) in January, unchanged from December due... -
Israel: Inflation slows in January from the prior month Latest reading: Consumer prices rose 1.8% on a year-on-year basis in January, following a 2.6% rise in the previous month.... -
New Zealand: Central Bank holds rates in February Latest bank decision: At its meeting on 18 February, the Central Bank decided to hold the Official Cash Rate (OCR)... -
Belarus: Industrial production falls at a faster clip in January Latest reading: Industrial production fell 3.4% in annual terms in January, following a 1.8% decline in the prior month. January’s... -
Kazakhstan: GDP growth rises in January–December vs January–September GDP expansion again one of fastest in over a decade: According to preliminary estimates, Kazakhstan’s GDP expanded by 6.5% year...