UK factory-gate prices rise 3.7% over year to August
Both input and output producer-price inflation increased as petroleum products pushed on costs and selling prices.
Office for National Statistics
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Great Britain retail volumes rebound 0.5% in August
The monthly recovery followed a July fall, while sales volumes gained 0.9% over the latest three-month period.
Office for National Statistics
U.S. consumer prices rise 3.4% over year to August
The CPI increased 0.4% in August, with gasoline contributing more than one-third of the monthly rise.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. payrolls add 162,000 jobs in August
BLS reports a stronger monthly gain alongside an unchanged 4.1% unemployment rate.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. job openings hold at 7.3 million in July
BLS reports little monthly movement in openings, hires and separations in its July labour-turnover survey.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. nonfarm productivity grows at a 1.4% annualized rate in second quarter
Revised BLS data show output grew faster than hours worked, while unit labour costs increased.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. producer prices rise 0.4% in August
A rise in goods prices led the monthly increase, while final-demand prices were 5.4% higher over 12 months.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dubai opens first Environment Conference and Exhibition
The two-day event addressed environmental and sustainability issues across six themes.
Dubai Government Media Office
Dubai green economy summit to put governance and finance on October agenda
The 21–22 October WGES programme will examine policy, infrastructure, business transition, food and water security.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
BME and CATL sign Egypt battery plant agreement
Egyptian battery maker BME and China’s CATL signed a contract on September 13 to establish a battery systems plant. The first phase is planned for annual capacity of 1 gigawatt-hour and investment above EGP 2 billion, reported by SIS as about US$39 million.
State Information Service of Egypt
Egyptian Cabinet report examines changing global trade policies
A September 6 Cabinet research bulletin said supply-chain resilience, energy and technology security and reduced dependence on single sources are increasingly shaping trade and investment. It highlighted local value added as a measure beyond export growth.
State Information Service — IDSC Contemporary Economic Horizons
Egypt reviews priorities for economic conference and transformation program
A September 20 Cabinet meeting reviewed a planned national economic conference and the National Economic Transformation Program. The program aims to support a private-sector-led economy, boost exports, create jobs and improve living standards.
State Information Service — Cabinet meeting on economic conference and transformation program
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