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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates to 10-month high on rising inflation risks

Banking & Finance

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates to 10-month high on rising inflation risks

The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1 percent, marking its second hike this year following a similar move in February

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January

Trade gap fell from a revised $72.9 billion in December

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec

Cooling labor market could bring earlier Fed cuts, Goldman warns

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

The platform was developed in partnership with the Central African technology firm EDEN TiiiT

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase as unemployment stabilizes

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase as unemployment stabilizes

Initial filings for state unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 212,000 for the week ended February 21

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

France recorded 0.4 percent annual inflation; Romania registered the highest rate at 8.5 percent

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

The pact fosters joint initiatives in industry energy healthcare and agriculture to integrate AI economically

China’s luxury market shows signs of stabilization after two years of decline

China’s luxury market shows signs of stabilization after two years of decline

Bain estimates that 65 percent of luxury purchases occurred within mainland China in 2025, compared with 35 percent overseas

U.S. and Taiwan finalize trade deal with 15 percent tariff, $500 billion in semiconductor and AI investments

U.S. and Taiwan finalize trade deal with 15 percent tariff, $500 billion in semiconductor and AI investments

Agreement exempts more than 2,000 export items from reciprocal tariffs, cutting average duty to 12.33 percent

U.S. job growth likely picked up in January as layoffs ease, but labor market remains sluggish

U.S. job growth likely picked up in January as layoffs ease, but labor market remains sluggish

Economists point to lingering uncertainty over import tariffs as a key factor dampening business confidence and hiring decisions

Pakistan pledges $1 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence to modernize digital economy by 2030

Pakistan pledges $1 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence to modernize digital economy by 2030

AI funding will modernize sectors like agriculture, industry, and trade enhancing national productivity

China’s gold output hits 381.34 metric tons as investment demand surges 35 percent to record highs

China’s gold output hits 381.34 metric tons as investment demand surges 35 percent to record highs

Country's gold-backed ETFs saw a remarkable inflow of 133.12 tons

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

The decision to hold rates comes after a narrow 5-4 vote among the MPC members

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

The December Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising to 3.8 percent, alarming financial markets

EU’s economy grows 1.6 percent in 2025 as unemployment holds at 5.9 percent

EU’s economy grows 1.6 percent in 2025 as unemployment holds at 5.9 percent

Lithuania recorded the highest increase compared to the previous quarter at 1.7 percent, followed by Spain and Portugal

U.S. dollar plummets toward four-year lows as Warsh nomination shakes global markets

U.S. dollar plummets toward four-year lows as Warsh nomination shakes global markets

Dollar is set for second weekly decline

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

The import surge, driven by technology needs, indicates a strong demand unmatched by domestic production

U.S. hits South Korea with 25 percent tariff hike over trade deal delays

U.S. hits South Korea with 25 percent tariff hike over trade deal delays

New levies target South Korean automobiles and pharmaceuticals

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts

U.S. economy hits strongest growth in two years with 4.4 percent GDP surge

U.S. economy hits strongest growth in two years with 4.4 percent GDP surge

Household consumption and AI investments drove Q3 performance to its highest levels since 2023

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges

Banking & Finance

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges

Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billion

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030