International Financial News

South Africa Retail Sales Growth Eases

02/18/2026 - 07:20 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - South Africa's retail sales grew at the slowest pace in four months in December, Statistics South Africa reported Wednesday. Retail sales registered an ...Full Story»

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UK Inflation Lowest In 10 Months

02/18/2026 - 06:52 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - UK consumer price inflation eased to a ten-month low in January on weaker fuel and food costs, raising expectations of an interest ...Full Story»

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South Africa Inflation Softens To 3.5%

02/18/2026 - 05:03 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - South Africa's inflation slowed marginally in January, Statistics South Africa reported Wednesday. The consumer price index moved up 3.5 percent in January ...Full Story»

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French Inflation Weakest Since 2020

02/18/2026 - 04:33 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - France's inflation eased to the lowest in five years in January and remained well below the European Central Bank's target of 2 ...Full Story»

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UK Inflation At 10-Month Low

02/18/2026 - 02:35 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - UK consumer price inflation eased to a ten-month low in January, the Office for National Statistics reported Wednesday. The consumer price index posted ...Full Story»

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European Economic News Preview: UK Inflation Data Due

02/18/2026 - 01:31 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Consumer and producer prices from the UK and final inflation from France are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 2.00 am ...Full Story»

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New Zealand Central Bank Keeps Rate On Hold

02/18/2026 - 00:41 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, signalling an intention to maintain an accommodative policy ...Full Story»

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Australia Wage Price Index Climbs 0.8% In Q4

02/17/2026 - 19:38 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The wage price index in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 0.8 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, the ...Full Story»

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Japan Has Y1.152 Trillion Trade Shortfall In January

02/17/2026 - 18:58 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Japan posted a seasonally adjusted merchandise trade deficit of 1.152 trillion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. That far ...Full Story»

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New Zealand Rate Decision Due On Wednesday

02/17/2026 - 18:00 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday and then announce its decision on interest ...Full Story»

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U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Unexpectedly Dips To Five-Month Low In February

02/17/2026 - 10:28 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Homebuilder confidence has unexpectedly seen a modest deterioration in the month of February, according to a report released by the National Association ...Full Story»

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New York Manufacturing Index Edges Down But Remains Positive In February

02/17/2026 - 09:41 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report on Tuesday showing a modest increase in regional manufacturing activity in the ...Full Story»

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New York Manufacturing Index Edges Down Less Than Expected In February

02/17/2026 - 08:36 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report on Tuesday showing a modest increase in regional manufacturing activity in the ...Full Story»

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