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Turkey’s year-end inflation slows to 30.89%

Turkey closed the year with a moderate decline in its annual inflation rate, as official data showed a continued easing of price pressures in December. According to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), annual inflation fell to 30.89%, down from 31.07% recorded in November. The......

Sri Lanka: Inflation in 2025 remains well below official target

Inflation in Sri Lanka stood at around 2.1% in 2025, significantly lower than the 5% target set by the country’s central bank, according to official figures released at the beginning of 2026. While low inflation may appear beneficial for consumers, authorities warn that it also reflects ongoing......

Iran halts work in most provinces as protests spread over economic collapse

Protests across Iran intensified as university students joined shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in demonstrations driven by a sharp economic downturn. The unrest followed a record fall of the Iranian rial to about 1.42 million per dollar and inflation climbing above 42 percent, deepening public anger......

Precious metals hold near highs as investors await US inflation clues

Gold prices steadied close to their record peak on Thursday, while silver and platinum continued to test fresh highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and central bank decisions that could shape global monetary policy through year-end. Spot gold hovered around 4,334 dollars an ounce, roughly......

Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low......

Morocco’s economic growth forecasted to reach 5% in 2025

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium......

Crypto markets brace for turbulence as inflation and jobs data test sentiment

Crypto markets opened the week under pressure as traders positioned for a dense calendar of economic releases that could inject fresh volatility into digital assets in the coming days. In early trading, bitcoin extended recent weakness, briefly slipping below 88,000 dollars in a familiar late weekend......

UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, higher than expected ahead of budget

London (AFP) — The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom climbed more sharply than anticipated in the third quarter, reaching 5%, its highest level since early 2021, signaling a slowdown in economic activity just two weeks before the government unveils its much-anticipated budget. According......

China’s consumer prices rise slightly in October amid economic uncertainty

After two consecutive months of decline, China’s consumer prices recorded a modest increase in October, signaling a tentative improvement in domestic demand despite persistent economic challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a key measure......