Oman generated more electricity in the first eight months of 2026, while national water production declined from the year-earlier period.
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Foreign capital inflows into Indonesia reached $7.33 billion in 2026 as bond demand offset heavy overseas selling in equities.
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AfCRA launches in Mauritius as Africa’s new independent credit rating agency, covering sovereigns, companies and financial institutions.
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Pakistan’s federal SOE debt reached $36.5 billion, while losses, government support and circular debt added to the country’s fiscal strain.
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UAE overseas investment stock rose to $402.729 billion in 2025, with outward FDI flows reaching $63.353 billion across major global markets.
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Pakistan petrol rises again to Rs393.64 per litre as high-speed diesel drops to Rs397.76 after another October fuel price revision.
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Brent held near $102 after an early rise above $103, with recovering Middle East crude exports and emergency oil stocks influencing trade.
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Renault will invest over €10 billion in France, expand electric vehicle production and lift domestic output by at least 25% in 2026.
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Statistics Korea reports that national consumer prices grew 2.9 percent in September driven by higher fresh agricultural expenses.
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India-US trade negotiations return to focus in Milwaukee, where Piyush Goyal attends the G20 ministerial and holds bilateral discussions.
