
Core sector growth rises to 7.9% in September, led by iron ore
Output of India's nine core industries grew 7.9% in September 2026, up from 5.9% in August, led by iron ore, electricity and coal, government data showed on October 21.
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Output of India's nine core industries grew 7.9% in September 2026, up from 5.9% in August, led by iron ore, electricity and coal, government data showed on October 21.

UK CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in September 2026 from 3.1% in August on higher fuel costs, the ONS said on October 21; core inflation rose to 2.8%.

Japan's exports rose 16.7% year on year in September 2026, the 13th straight gain, led by a 49.4% jump in chips, but missed forecasts; the trade deficit narrowed to 536.6 billion yen.

India's merchandise exports rose 23% to $44.40 billion in September 2026 and the trade deficit narrowed to $30.21 billion, data released on 15 October showed.

US consumer prices rose 0.6% in September and 3.7% from a year earlier, the BLS said on October 14, 2026, as gasoline jumped 9.1%; core inflation was 2.6%.

Economists expect India's September 2026 retail inflation, due on Oct 12, at 5.4% to 5.6%, up from 4.82% in August, as food and energy costs rise.
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