At its 30 September meeting, the Board of the Czech National Bank (CNB) decided to raise the two-week repo rate...
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Czech Republic: CNB delivers stronger-than-expected hike in September -
Dominican Republic: Economic activity records lowest expansion since March in August but remains strong Economic activity expanded 11.7% in year-on-year terms in August, which followed July’s 12.1% increase. August’s figure marked the worst reading... -
Euro Area: Inflation came in at 13-year high in September Harmonized inflation came in at 3.4% in September, above August’s 3.0% and marking the highest print since September 2008. Inflation... -
Saudi Arabia: Oil prices increase in September–October On 1 October, the OPEC oil basket traded at USD 77.7 per barrel, up 9.1% from the prior month. Moreover,... -
Kazakhstan: Inflation hits new high in September Consumer prices rose 0.40% in September over the previous month, after the 0.47% increase recorded in August. The cooling of... -
United Kingdom: Housing market momentum stays solid in September According to the Nationwide Building Society, house prices in the United Kingdom rose 0.1% month-on-month in September, following August’s 2.0%... -
Korea: Merchandise exports rise at a more moderate pace in September Merchandise exports jumped 16.7% on an annual basis in September, following August’s 34.8% upturn. September’s reading marked the weakest growth... -
Chile: Copper prices tick up in September Copper prices edged up in September, coming in at USD 9,325 per ton on average, up from August’s USD 9,251... -
Colombia: Merchandise export growth picks up slightly in August Merchandise exports grew 28.4% year-on-year in August, accelerating mildly from July’s 27.4% expansion. Looking at the details of the release,... -
Japan: Consumer sentiment turns less pessimistic in September Consumer confidence came in at 37.8 in September, up from August’s 36.7 and thus marking a 19-month high. Nevertheless, the...