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Central bank policy rates, government bond yields, inflation, unemployment, energy and commodity prices, as the issuing institutions publish them. Each item gives the figure, the previous reading and the publisher. The text is written from the numbers, so there is nothing here that the data does not say.

Latest official data: Friday, 23 October 2026. Figures are the latest published close or release, not live quotes.

LabourKorea, Rep.OECD

Korea, Rep. unemployment rate 2.60% in September 2026

Korea, Rep. unemployment rate was 2.60% in September 2026, compared with 2.70% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Korea, Rep. in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by OECD.

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Government bondsUnited StatesU.S. Department of the Treasury

US Treasury 10 year yield fell 17 basis points to 4.96%

The US Treasury 10 year yield closed at 4.96% on 22 October 2026, down 17 basis points from 5.13% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 4.65%, 5Y at 4.78%, 10Y at 4.96%, 30Y at 5.29%. Published by U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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Government bondsCanadaBank of Canada

Government of Canada 10 year yield fell 12 basis points to 3.78%

The Government of Canada 10 year yield closed at 3.78% on 22 October 2026, down 12 basis points from 3.90% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 3.22%, 5Y at 3.50%, 10Y at 3.78%. Published by Bank of Canada.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the MXN moved 1.24%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/MXN was 21.0215 on 22 October 2026, up 1.24% from 20.7632 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

LabourFinlandEurostat

Finland unemployment rate 11.00% in September 2026

Finland unemployment rate was 11.00% in September 2026, compared with 9.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Finland in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesColombiaOECD

Colombia annual inflation 6.29% in September 2026

Colombia annual inflation was 6.29% in September 2026, compared with 6.24% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Colombia in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by OECD.

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PricesNorth MacedoniaEurostat

North Macedonia annual inflation (HICP) 3.50% in September 2026

North Macedonia annual inflation (HICP) was 3.50% in September 2026, compared with 2.60% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.60% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSerbiaEurostat

Serbia annual inflation (HICP) 4.20% in September 2026

Serbia annual inflation (HICP) was 4.20% in September 2026, compared with 2.50% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.50% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesCzechiaEurostat

Czechia annual inflation (HICP) 2.20% in September 2026

Czechia annual inflation (HICP) was 2.20% in September 2026, compared with 1.50% in the previous period. The reading moved above 2.0%, from 1.50% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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Government bondsCanadaBank of Canada

Government of Canada 10 year yield rose 9 basis points to 3.93%

The Government of Canada 10 year yield closed at 3.93% on 19 October 2026, up 9 basis points from 3.84% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 3.33%, 5Y at 3.64%, 10Y at 3.93%. Published by Bank of Canada.

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Government bondsUnited StatesU.S. Department of the Treasury

US Treasury 10 year yield rose 6 basis points to 5.15%

The US Treasury 10 year yield closed at 5.15% on 19 October 2026, up 6 basis points from 5.09% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 4.77%, 5Y at 4.94%, 10Y at 5.15%, 30Y at 5.48%. Published by U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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PricesEU27Eurostat

EU27 annual inflation (HICP) 3.80% in September 2026

EU27 annual inflation (HICP) was 3.80% in September 2026, compared with 3.20% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for EU27 in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSlovak RepublicEurostat

Slovak Republic annual inflation (HICP) 3.00% in September 2026

Slovak Republic annual inflation (HICP) was 3.00% in September 2026, compared with 3.10% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Slovak Republic in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSwitzerlandEurostat

Switzerland annual inflation (HICP) 1.20% in September 2026

Switzerland annual inflation (HICP) was 1.20% in September 2026, compared with 0.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Switzerland in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Government bondsGermanyOECD

Germany 10 year government bond yield 3.47% in September 2026

Germany 10 year government bond yield was 3.47% in September 2026, compared with 3.19% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Germany in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by OECD.

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Government bondsGreeceOECD

Greece 10 year government bond yield 4.23% in September 2026

Greece 10 year government bond yield was 4.23% in September 2026, compared with 3.87% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Greece in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by OECD.

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Government bondsAustraliaOECD

Australia 10 year government bond yield 5.28% in September 2026

Australia 10 year government bond yield was 5.28% in September 2026, compared with 5.01% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Australia in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by OECD.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes General government deficit and debt on 21 October 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish General government deficit and debt on 21 October 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Quarterly government debt on 21 October 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Quarterly government debt on 21 October 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Quarterly government deficit on 21 October 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Quarterly government deficit on 21 October 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextOffice for National Statistics

Office for National Statistics publishes Consumer price inflation, UK: September 2026 on 21 October 2026

Office for National Statistics is scheduled to publish Consumer price inflation, UK: September 2026 on 21 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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ShippingIMF PortWatch

Bosporus transits averaged 46.6 vessels a day in the week to 18 October 2026

Daily transit calls through Bosporus averaged 46.6 vessels over the seven days to 18 October 2026, against 57.7 a day over the preceding 90 days, a change of 19.3%. Counts are vessel transit estimates from IMF PortWatch, derived from satellite AIS positions rather than from port authority filings.

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ShippingIMF PortWatch

Tsugaru transits averaged 44 vessels a day in the week to 18 October 2026

Daily transit calls through Tsugaru averaged 44 vessels over the seven days to 18 October 2026, against 53.1 a day over the preceding 90 days, a change of 17.2%. Counts are vessel transit estimates from IMF PortWatch, derived from satellite AIS positions rather than from port authority filings.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Production in construction on 20 October 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Production in construction on 20 October 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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GrowthLuxembourgOECD

Luxembourg quarterly GDP growth -0.85% in the second quarter of 2026

Luxembourg quarterly GDP growth was -0.85% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 0.29% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 0.29% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

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Due nextBank of Canada

Bank of Canada publishes Business Outlook Survey and Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations on 19 October 2026

Bank of Canada is scheduled to publish Business Outlook Survey and Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations on 19 October 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextStatistics Canada

Statistics Canada publishes Consumer Price Index (September 2026) on 19 October 2026

Statistics Canada is scheduled to publish Consumer Price Index (September 2026) on 19 October 2026 at 08:30 America/Toronto. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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PricesLibyaIMF Consumer Price Index database

Libya annual inflation 14.31% in August 2026

Libya annual inflation was 14.31% in August 2026, compared with 12.97% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Libya in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesIran, Islamic Rep.IMF Consumer Price Index database

Iran, Islamic Rep. annual inflation 88.96% in August 2026

Iran, Islamic Rep. annual inflation was 88.96% in August 2026, compared with 87.92% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iran, Islamic Rep. in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesBurundiIMF Consumer Price Index database

Burundi annual food inflation 1.75% in September 2026

Burundi annual food inflation was 1.75% in September 2026, compared with 2.64% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Burundi in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesBurundiIMF Consumer Price Index database

Burundi annual inflation 7.51% in September 2026

Burundi annual inflation was 7.51% in September 2026, compared with 8.44% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Burundi in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesAngolaIMF Consumer Price Index database

Angola annual food inflation 9.94% in August 2026

Angola annual food inflation was 9.94% in August 2026, compared with 10.40% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Angola in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesBahrainIMF Consumer Price Index database

Bahrain annual food inflation 8.17% in August 2026

Bahrain annual food inflation was 8.17% in August 2026, compared with 7.16% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Bahrain in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesTurkiyeEurostat

Turkiye core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 28.70% in September 2026

Turkiye core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 28.70% in September 2026, compared with 30.10% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Turkiye in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesTurkiyeEurostat

Turkiye annual inflation (HICP) 29.70% in September 2026

Turkiye annual inflation (HICP) was 29.70% in September 2026, compared with 31.50% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Turkiye in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesMontenegroEurostat

Montenegro annual inflation (HICP) 5.50% in September 2026

Montenegro annual inflation (HICP) was 5.50% in September 2026, compared with 4.60% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Montenegro in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSlovak RepublicEurostat

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.30% in September 2026

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.30% in September 2026, compared with 3.40% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Slovak Republic in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesHungaryEurostat

Hungary annual inflation (HICP) 2.10% in September 2026

Hungary annual inflation (HICP) was 2.10% in September 2026, compared with 1.80% in the previous period. The reading moved above 2.0%, from 1.80% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesGreeceEurostat

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 4.60% in September 2026

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 4.60% in September 2026, compared with 3.50% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Greece in this series over the 24 periods to September 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Government bondsUnited StatesU.S. Department of the Treasury

US Treasury 10 year yield fell 9 basis points to 5.10%

The US Treasury 10 year yield closed at 5.10% on 15 October 2026, down 9 basis points from 5.19% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 4.77%, 5Y at 4.91%, 10Y at 5.10%, 30Y at 5.43%. Published by U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the AUD moved 1.55%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/AUD was 1.6218 on 15 October 2026, up 1.55% from 1.5971 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

Sources for the data on this page

  • Release date published by Bank of Canada. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by Eurostat. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by Office for National Statistics. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by Statistics Canada. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Source: Bank of Canada. Reproduced with attribution under the Bank of Canada Terms of Use; this information is available free of charge from bankofcanada.ca.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP, overall index excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: Eurostat (une_rt_m). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: IMF PortWatch (portwatch.imf.org), based on UN Global Platform AIS data. This information is available free of charge from the IMF.
  • Source: International Monetary Fund, CPI database. This data is available free of charge from the IMF (data.imf.org).
  • Source: OECD, Consumer price indices, https://data-explorer.oecd.org. Reuse follows OECD Data Terms (section 3), including attribution and any dataset-specific or third-party restrictions. Retain OECD acknowledgement in further redistribution. Data terms reviewed on 2026-10-10; original source acquisition date not established. https://www.oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html
  • Source: OECD, Financial markets - long-term government bond yields, https://data-explorer.oecd.org. Reuse follows OECD Data Terms (section 3), including attribution and any dataset-specific or third-party restrictions. Retain OECD acknowledgement in further redistribution. Data terms reviewed on 2026-10-10; original source acquisition date not established. https://www.oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html
  • Source: OECD, Monthly unemployment rates, https://data-explorer.oecd.org. Reuse follows OECD Data Terms (section 3), including attribution and any dataset-specific or third-party restrictions. Retain OECD acknowledgement in further redistribution. Data terms reviewed on 2026-10-10; original source acquisition date not established. https://www.oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html
  • Source: OECD, Quarterly National Accounts, https://data-explorer.oecd.org. Reuse follows OECD Data Terms (section 3), including attribution and any dataset-specific or third-party restrictions. Retain OECD acknowledgement in further redistribution. Data terms reviewed on 2026-10-10; original source acquisition date not established. https://www.oecd.org/en/about/terms-conditions.html
  • Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury.