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U.S. import prices rose 0.7% in August
Import prices rose 0.7% and export prices 0.6% monthly; annual increases were 7.0% and 8.6%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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U.S. final-demand producer prices rose 0.4% in August
The final-demand PPI rose 0.4% monthly and 5.4% over 12 months.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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AfDB says Madagascar needs $7.27bn a year for development by 2030
The Bank’s 2026 country report projects growth at 3% in 2026 before a recovery to 4.5% in 2027.
Source: African Development Bank Group
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Canadian building permit values fell 17.3% in July
The total value dropped C$2.6 billion to C$12.2 billion, mainly on lower non-residential permits.
Source: Statistics Canada
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U.S. goods and services trade deficit widened to $88.6 billion in July
Exports fell 2.1% and imports rose 2.8%; the deficit grew from June’s revised $71.2 billion.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Census Bureau
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Australia’s current-account deficit widens to A$27.2 billion
The goods-and-services deficit reached A$5.1 billion and net international investment liabilities stood at A$638.9 billion.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australian dwelling stock value falls A$34.1 billion in quarter
Total value fell to A$12.69 trillion as the mean dwelling price declined by A$8,200.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australian household wealth reaches A$19.39 trillion in June quarter
Household net worth rose A$201.1 billion during the quarter, while credit demand was A$132.7 billion.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australia’s economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter
GDP was up 2.1% over the year, nominal GDP rose 0.8% and the household saving ratio reached 6.5%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australian government revenue rose 8.7% in June quarter
General government revenue reached A$288.7 billion as its net operating balance moved to a A$2.8 billion deficit.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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U.S. current-account deficit widened to $246 billion in Q2
The deficit reached 3.0% of current-dollar GDP; the net international investment position was minus $22.42 trillion.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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Australia’s population reached 27.92 million at March end
Population grew by 130,887 in the quarter and 392,700 over the year, with net overseas migration the larger annual component.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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