UK annual inflation jumps more than expected
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to ...
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Russian central bank sharply raises inflation forecast
Moscow (AFP) - Russia's central bank sharply raised its inflation forecast for 2025 on Friday, warning there was no sign ...
US retail sales battered by severe weather in January
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales plunged by the most in almost two years in January -- a bigger drop ...
Global stocks buffeted by tariff threats and data
New York (AFP) - Stock markets diverged and the dollar dipped on Friday as traders tracked US President Donald Trump's ...
US retail sales see biggest drop in nearly two years on harsh weather
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales plunged by the most in almost two years last month as cold weather hit ...
Japan to release emergency rice reserves to fight runaway inflation
Tokyo (AFP) - The Japanese government said Friday it will release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot ...
Argentina records lowest monthly inflation in 4.5 years
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina recorded a monthly inflation rate of 2. 2 percent in January, the lowest in 4
Trump unveils ‘reciprocal tariffs’ plan targeting friends and foes
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump inked plans Thursday for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" that could hit both allies and ...
President Trump says US ‘reciprocal tariffs’ to be announced Thursday
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said that he would announce "reciprocal tariffs" on trading partners Thursday, opening new ...
Nestle sales beat forecast after price hikes
Zurich (AFP) - Swiss food giant Nestle reported better-than-expected annual sales on Thursday, boosting its shares after the maker of ...
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