Consumer prices rose 0.3% over the previous month in February, after increasing 0.9% month-on-month in January. The figure reflected higher...
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Hungary: Inflation softens in February, but remains above Central Bank’s target ceiling -
Slovakia: Industrial production rises for first time in six months in January Industrial production rose 0.5% in January, contrasting December’s revised 6.9% contraction in December (previously reported: -7.1% year-on-year) and marking the... -
Kazakhstan: Central Bank hikes the base rate to a near-four-year high in March as Covid-19 hits the external... At an emergency meeting on 10 March, the National Bank of Kazakhstan hiked the base rate from 9.25% to 12.00%,... -
Denmark: Inflation ticks up slightly in February Consumer prices increased 0.6% in month-on-month terms in February, up from January’s 0.1% rise. The increase was driven by higher... -
Guatemala: Inflation eases in February Consumer prices fell 0.40% month-on-month in February, down from the 0.24% drop in January. The print was driven by a... -
Ukraine: President Zelensky reshuffles cabinet amid disappointing economic performance On 4 March, President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced most of his cabinet, including the prime minister, with more established officials in... -
Russia: Ruble slumps at 2020 outset as coronavirus fears mount and oil prices dive The Russian ruble lost significant ground against the U.S. dollar in the opening months of the year, weighed on by... -
Taiwan: Exports and imports soar in February, trimming trade surplus Merchandise exports expanded 24.9% in annual terms in February, contrasting January’s 7.5% contraction. The reading reflected a surge in electronic... -
Mexico: Inflation climbs to seven-month high in February Consumer prices rose 0.42% from the previous month in February, following the 0.48% month-on-month increase logged in January. According to... -
Germany: Industrial production growth jumps to over two-year high in January The German industrial sector started the new year on stronger footing, with output growing 3.0% month-on-month in January, an over...