International Financial News

South Africa Jobless Rate Rises In Q1

05/12/2026 - 08:32 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - South Africa's unemployment rate increased in the first quarter of 2026, data from Statistics South Africa showed on Tuesday. The jobless rate rose ...Full Story»

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UK Retail Sales Decline: BRC

05/12/2026 - 08:20 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - UK retail sales declined in April due to the change in the timing of Easter and weaker consumer confidence, data from the ...Full Story»

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Latvia Inflation Eases To 2.9% In April

05/12/2026 - 08:08 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Latvia's consumer price inflation moderated in April after rising in the previous month, data from the statistical office showed on Tuesday. The consumer ...Full Story»

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German ZEW Economic Confidence Improves

05/12/2026 - 06:31 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - German economic confidence unexpectedly improved in May as financial experts anticipate an end to the Iran war, survey results from the Mannheim-based ...Full Story»

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Swiss Producer And Import Prices Rise 0.8%

05/12/2026 - 06:24 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Switzerland's producer and import prices increased more-than-expected in April, the Federal Statistical Office reported Tuesday. The producer and import price index posted a ...Full Story»

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Italy Industrial Production Grows 1.5%

05/12/2026 - 05:09 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Italy's industrial production expanded for the second straight month in March, data from the statistical office ISTAT showed on Tuesday. Industrial production rose ...Full Story»

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Malaysia Jobless Rate Remains Stable At 2.9%

05/12/2026 - 04:41 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Malaysia's unemployment rate held steady at the end of the first quarter, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Tuesday. The jobless ...Full Story»

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Indonesia Retail Sales Fall 1.9% In April

05/12/2026 - 03:55 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Indonesia's retail sales showed a renewed decline in April, preliminary survey data from the Bank Indonesia showed on Tuesday. Retail sales fell 1.9 ...Full Story»

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Japan Household Spending Falls For Fourth Month

05/12/2026 - 03:15 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Japan's household spending declined for the fourth consecutive month in March despite rising wages, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said ...Full Story»

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German Inflation Rises As Estimated

05/12/2026 - 02:48 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Germany's consumer price inflation accelerated to the highest since late 2023 in April as energy prices surged due to geopolitical tensions, final ...Full Story»

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Japan Leading Index Rises To 47-month High

05/12/2026 - 02:48 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Japan's leading index improved further in March to the highest level in nearly four years, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed ...Full Story»

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European Economic News Preview: German ZEW Economic Confidence Due

05/12/2026 - 01:58 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Economic sentiment and final inflation from Germany are due on Tuesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ...Full Story»

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Japan Household Spending Data Due On Tuesday

05/11/2026 - 17:59 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Tuesday release March figures for household spending, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is expected to ...Full Story»

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