UK GDP Growth Accelerates in February 2026 as Industrial Output Rebounds
Broad-Based Expansion in GDP UK GDP increased by 0.5% month-on-month in February 2026, according to official data, marking the strongest monthly gain since January 2024. This followed a revised 0.1% rise in January and resulted in year-on-year GDP growth of...
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China’s Q1 2026 GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations but Late-Quarter Momentum Softens
Q1 GDP Performance and Policy Context Official data released on Thursday showed China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5% year-on-year in Q1 2026, above the consensus forecast of 4.8% and faster than the 4.5% recorded in the prior quarter. On...
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Asian equities climb as Nikkei 225 hits record high on U.S.-Iran deal hopes
Nikkei 225 sets record amid regional equity gains Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 2.19% on Thursday, retreating from earlier record highs that were driven by strength in technology and consumer cyclical stocks. Daikin Industries was the top performer on the index...
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Gold Rebounds Above $4,800 as Markets Weigh US-Iran Negotiation Outlook
Gold Price Performance and Market Levels Gold rose to 4,825.88 USD per troy ounce on April 16, 2026, up 0.75% from the previous day, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market. Despite the...
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U.S. Naval Blockade Fully Cuts Off Iranian Sea Trade, Centcom Says
U.S. Blockade Halts Iranian Maritime Trade Centcom stated late Tuesday that U.S. forces have established a blockade that has “completely cut off” Iran’s international sea trade, which accounts for about 90% of the country’s economy. Centcom commander Brad Cooper said...
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