The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand a sharp rise in energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. …
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Brazil’s industrial production rose 1.8% in January 2026 compared with December 2025, with positive results reported in seven of the fifteen locations surveyed. Pará recorded the strongest gains. Declines were …
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Venture capital had a remarkable 2025—at least on paper. Global deal value reached about $512 billion, the second-highest total on record, as AI startups raised historic sums and Andreessen Horowitz …
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Data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics show that the country’s National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) increased by 0.70% in February, up from 0.33% in January. Most …
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The UK’s transition to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies could protect households and businesses from volatile global fossil fuel markets while costing far less than critics claim, according to analysis …
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US consumer prices rose moderately in February, suggesting inflation remained contained before a recent surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict involving Iran, according to government data released on …
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For a brief stretch earlier this year, the euro traded comfortably above $1.20. Investors were talking up Europe’s defence spending plans, big-ticket infrastructure projects and a more confident post-pandemic recovery. …
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As investors balanced optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Middle East with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Brazil’s benchmark Ibovespa index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, remaining above the 181,000-point …
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The Brazilian real strengthened toward 5.22 per US dollar on Monday, demonstrating unusual resilience at a time when global markets are shifting toward safer assets. The dollar briefly hit a …
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According to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mexico’s annual inflation rate exceeded the 4% mark in February due to …