China aluminium output rises 4.7% YoY to record high in August
China’s aluminium production reached a record high in August as strong margins encouraged smelters to maximise output, bringing…
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August ahead of Bank of England rates call – The Irish Times
UK inflation accelerated to 3.1 per cent in August, worsening the squeeze on households and businesses and keeping…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years – BBC
US interest rates raised for first time in three years BBCFed expected to raise US interest rates – follow…
Annual increase in labour costs at 3.1% in euro area – Euro indicators
Overview In the second quarter of 2026 the hourly labour costs rose by 3.1% in the euro area…
US July business inventories +0.8% vs +0.3% expected – investingLive
US July business inventories +0.8% vs +0.3% expected investingLivePBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7628 (vs. estimate at…
Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 19% from a year ago
A sign outside a home for sale in Crockett, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Davis Paul…
ASEAN faces uneven growth in AI era, DBS report warns
AI has the potential to widen economic performance gaps in ASEAN economies, according to a report from DBS, Bain…
Live updates: Fed expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023
The 10-year Treasury yield settled near 5% on Tuesday, its highest closing level since 2007. That milestone raises…
Value of exports up 12.5% to nearly €19 billion in July
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of exports rose by 12.5% to €18.9…
Up First briefing: Interest rates; Iran war costs; Kennedy Center : NPR
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The faraway war fuelling a global energy revolt – The Irish Times
The world is furious – again – over rising energy prices caused by the US–Israeli war against Iran.…
Irish house price inflation slows to new two-and-a-half-year low – The Irish Times
House price inflation slowed to another two-and-a-half-year low in July, as rising interest rates and increased supply of…