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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol addressed concerns about rising home prices, urging a normalization of the housing market in line with public interests.

The dollar has seen an unexpected rise against the Egyptian pound, exceeding 47 pounds amid global market tensions.

Gold and silver prices increased on February 18, 2026, with notable rises recorded in both commodities.

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

Electricity prices in Finland will increase on Wednesday compared to the earlier part of the week, with the highest cost expected mid-morning.

On Monday morning, the average electricity price in Estonia rises to an unprecedented 400 euros per megawatt-hour during peak hours.

The price of the basic food basket in Petrolina, Brazil, rose by 3.01% in January compared to December 2025, influenced mainly by increases in beef and bread prices.

In January, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.4% compared to the previous year, which was lower than expected, indicating uncertain prospects for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

The article discusses tensions between Pakistan and India exacerbated by former President Trump's stance during a controversial meeting with the former Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan.

The price of the basic basket in Campo Grande has increased in January 2026, driven primarily by the soaring cost of tomatoes.

Uganda has seen a significant increase in coffee export revenues due to global price rises and changing market dynamics.

The price of exchange electricity in Finland is set to rise to 30 cents per kilowatt-hour on Monday, following a mid-week spike earlier in the week.

Reuters reported that gold prices increased by 4% in spot transactions, reaching $4963.77 per ounce.

The average price of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan has increased by 6 yen, reaching 4,194 yen for 5 kilograms, marking the first rise in two weeks according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

The average electricity price in Estonia's Nord Pool price area rises to €198.91 per megawatt-hour, up 23.4% from Thursday, with notable fluctuations throughout the day.

Gold and silver prices have rebounded sharply after a recent crash, with gold rising by ₹24,000 and experts predicting continued increases in the coming months.

Residents in Klaipėda express concerns over rapidly increasing prices of wood pellet fuel, suspecting sellers of collusion due to scarce supply.

The price of exchange electricity is set to increase further amid recent record low temperatures in southern Finland, which recently dropped below -30 degrees Celsius in some areas.

On the Tokyo stock market on the 3rd, the Nikkei index rose by more than 1300 yen as export-related stocks attracted buying orders amidst a depreciating yen.

The average electricity price in the Baltic region rises to 389 euros per megawatt-hour due to extremely cold and windless weather, causing several production capacities in Estonia to be offline.

Telecom firms including O2, Vodafone, Sky, and Three are increasing mid-contract prices in 2026, with Ofcom regulations requiring clear communication of these increases in monetary terms.

The Spanish stock market index Ibex 35 rises by 0.3%, reaching new highs despite corrections in the energy sector, with Puig's shares gaining 6.2% following a price target upgrade.

Inflation in Germany is projected to rise by 2.2% in 2025, despite a recent drop in the rate to 1.8%, as certain goods are expected to see price increases.

A new map reveals the UK's property hotspots for 2025, highlighting significant price increases in lesser-known areas while traditionally affluent neighborhoods experience steep declines.

Tonči Tadić warns that U.S. actions against Venezuela could inadvertently raise oil prices, benefit Putin, and hurt China's interests.

Car registration fees will significantly increase in 2026, with annual road usage fees for personal vehicles rising by about 60%, following previous increases last year.

Wagamama plans potential selective price increases for its UK menu next year due to rising costs in labour, food and drink, and rent.

Bitcoin's price surged during Asian trading, exceeding $90,000, indicating a potential recovery after missing the 'Christmas rally' that boosted stock prices to record levels.

Regional airports in the UK are expected to face significant price increases for air travel due to unprecedented rises in property taxes next year.