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According to the Central Bank of Venezuela, inflation in August reflected a slowdown, reaching 8.9 %. "This is the second lowest monthly variation reported by the issuing entity in 2016, only behind the 6.3 % recorded in May, and marks a significant moderation after the spike in July, when the CPI…
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Japan to seek other crude oil suppliers

Japan announced on Wednesday, August 26, a plan to diversify its crude oil sources in order to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The plan includes working with Middle Eastern countries to build pipelines. According to the…

German economy threatened by low Rhine levels

The Rhine has reached its critical level due to the drought, a situation that is having a direct impact on the German economy, as companies are reducing merchant ship traffic on the river. The waterway still accounts for 5 % of freight…

Chile’s economy grew 2.4 % in June

In June 2026, the Chilean economy grew by 2.4 %, breaking a five-month streak of decline, according to data released by the Central Bank on Monday, August 3. In 2025, Chile's GDP grew by 2.5 %, with inflation closing at 3.5 %, its lowest…

The yen fell to its lowest level in 40 years

The Japanese yen fell to a 40-year low on Tuesday, June 30, leaving authorities on high alert given this setback against the US dollar. "Experts believe that government action will not reverse the currency's trend," but intervention is not…