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GLOBAL ECONOMY The escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict, marked by large‑scale strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, has triggered significant global economic...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY US trade officials said no partner plans to exit existing agreements after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s earlier tariff program, prompting...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY The US January 2026 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes highlighted a growing policy divide, with officials balancing slower-than-expected disinflation against a...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY The US economy showed improved labor market conditions in January 2026, with the unemployment rate edging down to 4.30% from 4.40%, as...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY US Manufacturing strengthened as the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.40 (from 51.80) marking the first expansion in a year, while...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY US inflation data for late 2025 indicate easing underlying pressures, with core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising a softer‑than‑expected 0.20% in December...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY In the US, consumer sentiment edged up for a second month amid persistent price pressures and labour market concerns as year-ahead inflation...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY The US economy was marked by resilient labor market data and signs of cooling in manufacturing, while monetary policy remained anchored by...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY USA U.S. economic data for late 2025 showed resilience, with Q3 GDP up 4.30% annualized on strong consumer spending...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY US labour market showed signs of recovery in November 2025, with private employers adding an average of 16,250 jobs per week and...

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