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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The pension bonus for retirees has been frozen for two years: how much it would be if it had been updated

The bonus for retirees in Argentina has remained frozen at $70,000 for two years, significantly below what it would be if adjusted for inflation, causing substantial financial losses for low-income retirees.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

The dirty little secret economists never want to mention

The article discusses economists' concerns regarding low unemployment rates and their implications for inflation and interest rates in Australia.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia ร…kerman: How Low Is a Normal Policy Rate?

This article discusses whether Swedes deserve a lower policy rate or if the Riksbank should remain patient despite the strong krona.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK Inflation drops to near one-year low as price rises ease: LIVE updates

UK inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest rate since March 2025, largely due to declining petrol, food prices, and airfare rates.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canada: The dollar fell to an 11-day low

The Canadian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart as domestic inflation data raised expectations for continued interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump says 'this is a Democrat shutdown' as he touts low inflation, falling murder rate

President Trump attributes the ongoing partial government shutdown to Democrats, while highlighting positive economic indicators during a press conference aboard Air Force One.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Food inflation falls to 14-year low

Nigeria's food inflation rate has reached its lowest level in over 14 years, dropping to 8.89% in January 2026.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Newspaper: Russia's war economy in trouble โ€“ direct assessment from an economist

Russia's economic growth has significantly slowed, projected to remain low due to workforce shortages and high inflation, amid rising defense expenditures linked to the Ukraine conflict.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why do forecasts continue for new record levels of gold and silver?

Market expectations for gold and silver continue to rise, driven by low U.S. inflation data and anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inflation in the U.S. Falls to Its Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years, and Trump Celebrates

Inflation in the United States decreased to a near five-year low in January, prompting celebration from President Donald Trump amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stable Dollar: Argentine Stocks Seek to Recover from Global Shock

Amid global market turmoil influenced by fears of an AI bubble, Argentine stocks are trying to recover with the dollar remaining stable at a low rate.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba suffers economic crisis: Cuban peso 'hits' historic low at 500 per dollar

The Cuban peso has reached a historic low of 500 units per US dollar amid increasing economic pressure from the US.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Beware! The Fast Track to Inflation Starting from Zero is Full of Nonsense

The article discusses the challenges and time required for countries to achieve low inflation rates and highlights the importance of political stability in economic programs.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Selic at 2% is one of the factors explaining Bolsonaro's defeat, says Haddad

Haddad attributes Bolsonaro's electoral defeat in 2022 in part to the low Selic interest rate of 2%, which he claims contributed to inflation and economic instability.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Low inflation and hard Trumpism; unforced errors by Toto; Kicillof and Cristina's long hand

The Argentine government is focusing on presenting low inflation figures while deepening its alignment with the Trump administration, amidst a lack of organized opposition.

Feb 7 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: in New York, Hochul signed a law to eliminate subsidies for new residential gas connections

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law eliminating subsidies for new gas connections while implementing the Energy Affordability Program to help low-income residents combat inflation.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

The European Central Bank maintains the interest rate at two percent

The European Central Bank has decided to keep the interest rate at two percent for the fifth consecutive time amid declining inflation and record-low unemployment in the eurozone.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Ghana consumer inflation sinks to five-year low

Ghana's consumer inflation dropped to 3.8% in January, the lowest in five years, driven by a decrease in both food and non-food prices.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK savers 'missing out on ยฃ565 a year'

Millions of UK savers are missing out on an average of ยฃ565 a year by keeping their money in low-interest accounts while better options exist that offer significantly higher returns.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Stock at a Low: Nestlรฉ and the Crisis on the Shelf

Nestlรฉ faces its toughest restructuring in decades due to challenges such as a baby food recall and declining brand loyalty, with analysts questioning the new CEO's efficiency promises.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Who Has a Future Chance for an E-Car Premium?

The article discusses upcoming measures and milestones related to marine protection, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, and insights on the e-car premium.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump praises 'low' inflation data, doubles down on rate cut demands

President Trump asserts that current low inflation rates warrant significant interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Jan 13 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump praises 'low' inflation data, doubles down on rate cut demands

US President Donald Trump argues that the current low inflation rate justifies a significant interest rate cut by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Jan 13 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Economic Growth: The German Model is Dead. Except Germany is Reinventing It

Germany faces record low economic growth, prompting calls for the government to uplift public sentiment as the nation struggles with income losses from recent crises.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Expensive money in the era of aging economies: new normal or episode?

The article discusses the impact of prolonged low interest rates and quantitative easing on global capital flows and economic stability post-2008 financial crisis, particularly in the context of inflation and deflation risks.

Jan 7 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Gasoline, the only relief for wallets, maintains price over the last year

The price of gasoline in Spain has remained stable over the past year despite increased competition from low-cost stations.

Dec 31 โ€ข 03:06 UTC

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