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German and Eurozone inflation and energy trends

13 clusters · 342 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Energy dependence and fossil fuels drive Eurozone inflation

By late October 2026, inflationary pressures in the Eurozone and Germany remained driven by volatile energy markets. Eurozone inflation reached an estimated 3.8 percent in September, up from 3.2 percent in August, markin

German economy: mixed recovery and rising fiscal debt

30 clusters · 303 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Germany business confidence rises for sixth consecutive month

Germany’s economic outlook shows signs of a mixed recovery alongside persistent fiscal and inflationary concerns. While the government and the IMF have raised the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.3%—up from a previous 0.5%—

Argentina inflation trends and recessionary risks

25 clusters · 606 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina economy faces technical recession risk amid industrial decline

In August 2026, Argentina’s National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported that monthly inflation slowed to 1.7%, the lowest monthly increase in 14 months. This deceleration follows a 2.1% rate recorded i

US inflation volatility and labor market cooling

22 clusters · 520 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US consumer confidence hits 12-year low amid rising spending

US consumer sentiment and inflation expectations have shown increasing instability. In September, the University of Michigan index fell to 48.1, driven by concerns over inflation and purchasing power. Joanne Hsu, directo

Germany housing crisis: Rising rents and regulatory debate

40 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Germany housing market sees rise in furnished short-term rentals

The German housing crisis has intensified, evolving from a structural deficit into a widespread social and economic strain. By September 2026, the German Tenants' Association (DMB) reported that over 52 percent of the po