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Central banks, trade, growth and inflation data, and the companies shaping the global economy.
ONS data published on 21 October show annual CPI inflation climbed to 3.5% in September, driven by the steepest fuel price rises since 2022, as core and services inflation also edged higher.
Official data released on 19 October show China's growth picked up to 4.5% in July–September, with strong exports and factory output masking soft consumer spending and a deep slump in property investment.
The Central Bank of Kenya kept its policy rate at 8.75% for a fourth straight meeting on 7 October, raising its 2026 growth forecast to 5.0% while warning of energy-driven inflation risks.
