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UK private sector wage growth hits six year low at 2.9%, easing inflation pressures and holding interest rates steady.

Indonesia’s nationwide B50 biodiesel blend raises palm oil demand, reduces fossil diesel use and targets US$10.8 billion in 2026 savings.

Brent and WTI climbed more than 4% as falling vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz limited major Gulf energy shipments this week.

Brazil rejected the U.S. tariff findings and began procedures under its reciprocity law while preparing a trade challenge through the WTO.

The IMF sees euro area GDP growth slowing to 0.9% in 2026, while headline inflation rises to 2.9% before easing to 2.3% in 2027 across the bloc.

Volkswagen’s global workforce review covers up to 100,000 jobs, with half already included in negotiated German programs through 2030.

EU-Mexico goods trade neared 87 billion euros in 2025 as the Council approved updated rules for tariffs, services and procurement.

EU imports of Russian gas rose in the first half of 2026, led by record Yamal LNG volumes and higher pipeline deliveries through TurkStream.

Italy’s industrial production fell 0.3% in May, ending three monthly gains, while calendar-adjusted output rose 1.1% from a year earlier.

EU review of MiCA crypto rules puts stablecoins, non-EU issuers and tokenized payments at the center of Europe’s digital finance agenda.