February 13, 2026

US Inflation Eases to 2.4% in January After Tariff Effects, Voter Approval Slips

US inflation slowed to 2.4% in January, easing after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. The Federal Reserve watches closely ahead of March decisions, while voters express lower approval for Trump’s economy handling.

February 13, 2026

China Reveals New Consumer Price Basket, Shifts Focus from Food and Housing

China's National Bureau of Statistics has unveiled the detailed composition of its consumer price index basket for the first time, reducing food and housing weights while boosting transport, education, and healthcare to reflect changing consumption patterns.

February 13, 2026

KSE-100 Index Drops 908 Points; Pakistan Petroleum Earnings Fall 26% in Q2 FY26

Pakistan’s KSE-100 closed lower by 908.91 points on Friday. Pakistan Petroleum Limited posted a 26% earnings decline in Q2 FY26 due to lower production and oil prices.

February 13, 2026

Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Falls 0.59%, Major Price Swings in Food Items Reported

Pakistan’s inflation as per the Sensitive Price Index fell 0.59% in the week to February 12. Eggs and tomatoes saw sharp price declines, while bananas and garlic rose. Year-on-year inflation stands at 4.26%, driven by big increases in tomatoes and wheat flour.

February 13, 2026

West Kowloon Arts Hub Gets HK$3 Billion Loan & Plans US$1 Billion Bonds

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has secured a HK$3 billion, 10-year loan from ICBC and plans to issue US$1 billion bonds. This funding will support the arts hub until its large residential project starts generating income in 2027.