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Price Index Methods - Updates For March 2026 Quarter
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (689+ words) This page summarises methodological updates for Stats NZ's price indexes for the March 2026 quarter. We will publish Consumers price index: March 2026 quarter (CPI) on 21 April 2026. Consumers price index - Data Info+ describes the methodology used to produce CPI statistics and related…...
HKU Releases 2026 Q2 HK Economic Forecast
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (199+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. The 2026 Q2 Hong Kong Macroeconomic Forecast Report has been uploaded at: For the database of past…...
India's Economy Grows Fast Despite Slowdown, Risks
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (500+ words) Mirage News NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 - Growth in India is projected at 6. 6% in FY27, as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions weigh on economic activity. But even with the slowdown, India remains among the fastest-growing…...
Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Steady Amid Rising Risks
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (645+ words) Mirage News Smarter industrial policy can advance Africa's economic transformation and create jobs WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026-Sub-Saharan Africa's economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward by 0. 3 percentage points from…...
South Asia Growth Slows Amid Global Challenges
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (238+ words) WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026-Growth in South Asia is expected to slow to 6. 3% in 2026-from 7% in 2025-due to disruptions in global energy markets, says the World Bank Group in its twice-a-year regional outlook. The report also includes an in-depth analysis on industrial…...
2026/27 Refund Interest Rate Announced
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (161+ words) Mirage News Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year. This letter sets out the interest rate for 2026/27 payable on refunds, as well as other items of…...
Budget Process Clarification
1+ week, 4+ day ago (152+ words) Kiama Municipal Council is aware of the concerns being raised in the community following the announcement of Tuesday's Extraordinary Meeting. No decisions have been made at this stage. The information being shared reflects a range of options under consideration as…...
Tax Breaks Turbocharge House Price Surge
1+ week, 6+ day ago (337+ words) House prices have risen yet again - by 2. 1 per cent for the first quarter of the year and by 0. 7 per cent in the month of March - according to new data from Cotality. New analysis by E61 Institute has found wealthy property investors…...
10 Ways To Save On Fuel And Household Costs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (486+ words) With fuel prices on the rise, many Newcastle households are feeling the pinch. If you're looking for ways to use less fuel, save money and take control of your energy costs, there are practical steps you can take right now....
Junior Pay Hikes Alarm Industry Over Rising Costs
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (187+ words) Statement from Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group The magnitude of increases awarded by the Full Bench in its decision will undoubtedly have a devastating impact on significant numbers of employers in the fast…...