Economy

US annual inflation remains unchanged at 2.4% in February

US annual inflation remains unchanged at 2.4% in February

Monthly inflation also matches estimates, rising 0.3% compared to January

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US stocks end mostly lower after volatile session as oil swings sharply
11.03.2026

US stocks end mostly lower after volatile session as oil swings sharply

Dow loses 0.07%, S&P 500 drops 0.21%, while Nasdaq up 0.1% as oil prices tumble from earlier spike amid shifting Iran war developments

Urea prices up 10% weekly basis amid Hormuz tension
10.03.2026

Urea prices up 10% weekly basis amid Hormuz tension

Closure of Strait of Hormuz affects more than 30% of urea shipments

Oil prices swing sharply as market volatility intensifies
10.03.2026

Oil prices swing sharply as market volatility intensifies

Prices plunge $10 before rebounding $11 within 2 hours, swinging back near $90 per barrel

European stocks close higher on easing oil prices, hopes for coordinated supply response
10.03.2026

European stocks close higher on easing oil prices, hopes for coordinated supply response

Brent crude retreat and expectations of strategic stockpile release support risk appetite across European markets

South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, keeping crown as Africa’s largest
10.03.2026

South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, keeping crown as Africa’s largest

Growth was driven by finance and business services, while manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors contracted