Sara Hunter, senior official at the Reserve Bank of Australia, stated that although the labor market has stabilized, it remains tight and capacity pressures continue, She said this situation is expected to persist and inflation will remain above target for a while, The Reserve Bank emphasized it is examining to what extent the recent rise in inflation is temporary.

The US energy official announced that Washington intends to help significantly increase oil, gas, and electricity production in Venezuela this year by issuing new licenses, These licenses will allow domestic and foreign companies to invest, boost energy production, and strengthen employment and export revenue in Venezuela, During meetings in Caracas, both sides discussed establishing a long-term partnership with energy as the driving force of bilateral relations.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Donald Trump’s actions may create the conditions necessary to reach a new agreement with Iran and avoid military action. Referring to his recent meeting with Trump, Netanyahu said any agreement must include halting Iran’s nuclear program, limiting ballistic missiles, and restraining proxy forces. While Washington has threatened potential military action if no agreement is reached, Tehran has said it is ready to discuss nuclear limitations in exchange for sanctions relief, but considers its missile program non-negotiable.

The British economy grew only 0.1 percent in the final quarter of 2025, below expectations and increasing pressure on Starmer’s government. The weak growth was largely offset by higher government spending, while business investment declined, household consumption remained subdued, and the services sector effectively stalled. Overall, the economy expanded about 1.3 percent in 2025, but the growth was uneven and slowed markedly in the second half after a stronger performance in the first half of the year.