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Oman’s consumer price inflation remained unchanged on a month-over-month basis in February 2026, registering a 0.2% increase, the same pace recorded in January 2026. The February data, updated...

Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 3.8% in the three months to February 2026, from a 2022 peak of 3.9% in the preceding period. The number...

The FTSE 100 added 0.2% on Wednesday, extending its advance for a third consecutive session after rising 0.8% on Tuesday, as markets continued to claw back losses tied...

Frankfurt’s DAX 40 climbed roughly 0.5%, moving above 23,800 to its highest level in more than a week and extending its winning streak to a third session. Sentiment was supported...

Austria’s annual inflation rate edged up to 2.2% in February 2026 from 2% in January, a thirteen-month low, confirming preliminary estimates. Services remained the main driver of price growth, with...

The Central Bank of Iceland raised its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.50% at its March meeting. Three members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) supported...

Iceland has raised its key deposit rate from 7.25% to 7.50%, according to data updated on 18 March 2026, extending its monetary tightening stance. The move underscores policymakers’ continued focus...

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate eased slightly to 3.8% in February 2026, down from 3.9% in January 2026, according to the latest data updated on 18 March 2026. The marginal improvement...

South Africa’s annual inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month, reaching 3% in February 2026 — its lowest level since June 2025 and slightly below market expectations of 3.1%...

European stocks advanced on Wednesday, with the STOXX 50 up 0.9% and the STOXX 600 gaining 0.4%, extending their rally to a third consecutive session. Investors stayed focused on this...