Economy · Important news for 12 August 2026
South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits Four-Year High
Germany Weighs Emergency Measures as Low River Levels Trigger Price Surges
German officials are discussing emergency options as extreme heat waves drive river water levels to critical lows, disrupting shipping and triggering price surges.
US Imposes 15% Tariff and Price Floors on Imported Polysilicon
US Credit Card Debt Reaches $1.26 Trillion, NY Fed Reports
EU Study Warns Pesticide Import Curbs Could Raise Food Prices
US Existing Home Sales Fall for Second Straight Month in July
Treasury Department Issues Guidance on Pre-Tax Contributions to Trump Accounts
Federal Reserve Rate Decision Hinges on Upcoming July Inflation Report
Panama Canal Fees Surge Due to Climate Pressures and Conflict
U.S. Home Sales Decline in July Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
US Taxpayers Owe $4 Billion After Cancelled Offshore Wind Leases
Latin American Oil Producers Exceed Production Forecasts in First Half of Year
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