Economy
Spain’s September inflation reaches 4.9%
Spain’s INE reported final September consumer-price inflation of 4.9% on 14 October. Core inflation was 3.1% and prices rose 0.3% from August; the EU-harmonised index increased 5.0% annually.
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Economy
U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September 2026. Export prices also rose during the month, by 2.2%.
Economy
U.S. industrial production rose 0.7% in September
U.S. industrial production increased 0.7% in September from August and was 2.2% above its year-earlier level, the Federal Reserve reported. Manufacturing output rose 0.3%, mining 0.2% and utilities 3.5%.
Business
Spain registers 7,526 new companies in August
INE reported 7,526 company formations in Spain in August, up 5.7% from a year earlier. Its provisional figures published on 13 October also showed 1,315 company dissolutions, an annual increase of 2.8%.
Economy
Spain’s adjusted construction output falls 7% annually in August
Spain’s construction production index fell 7.0% annually in August after seasonal and calendar adjustment. INE’s provisional release of 14 October showed an unadjusted annual decline of 4.2% and an adjusted monthly increase of 0.8%.
Economy
Mexico public-sector production account reached MXN 7.78 trillion in 2025
INEGI’s preliminary estimate put public-sector gross value added at MXN 4.92 trillion.
Energy
Canada backs first domestic transformer pressboard plant
Ottawa committed C$30 million to Hitachi Energy’s London, Ontario facility, which is planned to produce up to 20,000 tonnes of insulation material a year.
Technology
French Tech 2030 selects 80 deeptech startups for a new cohort
France’s French Tech 2030 programme has selected 80 startups developing strategic technologies for its third cohort. The fields include artificial intelligence, space, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics, semiconductors, health and energy.
Technology
Adobe and NVIDIA expand partnership to speed AI-powered creative tools
Adobe and NVIDIA expanded their collaboration to optimize Adobe tools including Photoshop, Premiere, Substance 3D, Frame.io and Brand Concierge. The companies say the work targets faster creative production and personalization workflows.
Climate
Canada reports more than 5,400 wildfires and 4.5 million hectares burned in 2026
Fires forced more than 33,750 people from their homes; the Northwest Territories accounted for over one-third of the area burned nationwide.
Infrastructure
Canada and New Brunswick commit more than C$7.1 million to local infrastructure
Work in Beaurivage is intended to support up to 150 homes, while a Grand-Bouctouche project will improve walking routes near a school.
Economy
G7 finance meeting discusses Ukraine support and fertilizer funding
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure and Banque de France Governor Emmanuel Moulin co-chaired a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in Bangkok. Discussions covered support for Ukraine and fertilizer supply chains.