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Argentina inflation 124.4% in August

September 20, 2023 Inflation came in at 124.4% in August, up from July’s 113.4%.

Czech Republic: Inflation falls in August

September 20, 2023 Inflation edged down to 8.5% in August, easing slightly from July’s 8.8%.

Australia: Consumer confidence falls in September

September 20, 2023 The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index came in at 79.7 in September, down from August’s 81.0.

UAE posts 31.8% growth in revenues in 2022

September 19, 2023 The UAE\'s strong fiscal performance and diversified government revenues reflect efficient fiscal policy, with overall fiscal balance surplus recorded in 2022, said Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Brazil to grow more than 3% this year, says Finance Minister

September 19, 2023 Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday that the Brazilian economy is set to expand by more than 3% this year and indicated that the current government agenda, including tax reform and the ecological transformation plan, could help increase the country\'s potential growth.

Record job numbers in Arizona

September 18, 2023 The Arizona seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in August 2023 from 3.6% in July 2023.

Texas grows jobs faster than nation, hits new historic highs

September 18, 2023 Texas has once again set new records for the number of jobs, number of people employed, and size of the civilian labor force.

Employment in EU up, labour market slack down in Q2 2023

September 18, 2023 In the EU, the employment rate of people aged 20-64 stood at 75.4% in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 0.1 percentage points (pp) compared with the first quarter of 2023.

Netherlands reports largest drop in purchasing power in 40 years

September 15, 2023 The purchasing power of the Dutch population fell by 1.2 percent year on year in 2022 due to high inflation, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) said.

Finnish economy to shrink in 2023

September 14, 2023 Finland\'s economy is expected to register a 0.5 percent contraction this year, according to a national economic forecast published by Pellervo Economic Research (PTT).

Ghana's inflation down to 40.1 pct in August

September 14, 2023 Ghana recorded an inflation rate of 40.1 percent year on year in August, after rising to 43.1 percent in July, said the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

UK economy slumps amid strikes and rain

September 14, 2023 The UK\'s GDP has shrunk by more than expected, following news of higher unemployment but also higher wages.