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Spain to send humanitarian aid to Cuba through UN amid US fuel blockade-scmp
February 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Spain to send humanitarian aid to Cuba through UN amid US fuel blockade-scmp
Chinese carmakers now account for ~10% of total passenger car sales in Europe — a record high. Their share is even higher in EVs and plug-in hybrids, where they exceed ~15%.
February 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Chinese carmakers now account for ~10% of total passenger car sales in Europe — a record high. Their share is even higher in EVs and plug-in hybrids, where they exceed ~15%.
RBA says global growth has proven far more resilient than previously anticipated.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says global growth has proven far more resilient than previously anticipated.
RBA says lending conditions have eased, with banks extending credit readily and credit growth firming.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says lending conditions have eased, with banks extending credit readily and credit growth firming.
RBA says financial settings are no longer sufficiently restrictive, despite the stronger Australian dollar.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says financial settings are no longer sufficiently restrictive, despite the stronger Australian dollar.
RBA says downside risks to the labour market have diminished, with conditions still tight and wage costs elevated.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says downside risks to the labour market have diminished, with conditions still tight and wage costs elevated.
RBA says inflation pressures are widespread and would endure without an additional rate increase.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says inflation pressures are widespread and would endure without an additional rate increase.
RBA says a broad set of indicators surprised to the upside and financial conditions have loosened considerably.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says a broad set of indicators surprised to the upside and financial conditions have loosened considerably.
RBA says demand is clearly outpacing aggregate supply and is expected to do so for some time.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says demand is clearly outpacing aggregate supply and is expected to do so for some time.
RBA says risks remain balanced on both sides of its forecasts, with future decisions guided by data.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says risks remain balanced on both sides of its forecasts, with future decisions guided by data.
RBA says excess demand would likely persist if the cash rate remained at 3.60%.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says excess demand would likely persist if the cash rate remained at 3.60%.
RBA says the strategy remains to return inflation to target over time while preserving employment gains.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says the strategy remains to return inflation to target over time while preserving employment gains.
RBA says there is limited confidence around any specific future path for the cash rate.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says there is limited confidence around any specific future path for the cash rate.
RBA says incoming data will be critical in assessing how risks evolve.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says incoming data will be critical in assessing how risks evolve.
RBA says the Board debated keeping rates unchanged but ultimately determined the argument for tightening was stronger.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says the Board debated keeping rates unchanged but ultimately determined the argument for tightening was stronger.
RBA says members were concerned inflation could remain above target for an extended period without further policy action.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says members were concerned inflation could remain above target for an extended period without further policy action.
RBA says the Board judged that risks around inflation and employment have shifted materially.
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RBA says the Board judged that risks around inflation and employment have shifted materially.
RBA says global growth has proven far more resilient than previously anticipated.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says global growth has proven far more resilient than previously anticipated.
RBA says lending conditions have eased, with banks extending credit readily and credit growth firming.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says lending conditions have eased, with banks extending credit readily and credit growth firming.
RBA says financial settings are no longer sufficiently restrictive, despite the stronger Australian dollar.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says financial settings are no longer sufficiently restrictive, despite the stronger Australian dollar.
RBA says downside risks to the labour market have diminished, with conditions still tight and wage costs elevated.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says downside risks to the labour market have diminished, with conditions still tight and wage costs elevated.
RBA says inflation pressures are widespread and would endure without an additional rate increase.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says inflation pressures are widespread and would endure without an additional rate increase.
RBA says a broad set of indicators surprised to the upside and financial conditions have loosened considerably.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says a broad set of indicators surprised to the upside and financial conditions have loosened considerably.
RBA says demand is clearly outpacing aggregate supply and is expected to do so for some time.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says demand is clearly outpacing aggregate supply and is expected to do so for some time.
RBA says risks remain balanced on both sides of its forecasts, with future decisions guided by data.
February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
RBA says risks remain balanced on both sides of its forecasts, with future decisions guided by data.