Economy
New Swedish rental housing averaged SEK 2,565 per square metre
Statistics Sweden said annual rent in newly built rental dwellings averaged SEK 2,565 per square metre nationwide in 2025, a 10.3% year-on-year increase.
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Multi-racial households made up 11.4% of South Africa’s households in 2022
A Statistics South Africa data story published October 1 says the share of households containing people from more than one population group rose from 1.3% in 2001 to 11.4% in 2022.
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Petra received 43,901 visitors in September as foreign arrivals remained weaker
Nine-month attendance was 2.8% below last year; Jordanian visitors increased while foreign visitor numbers fell more sharply.
Economy
World Bank projects a 6.4% contraction in Lebanon’s economy in 2026
The Summer 2026 Lebanon Economic Monitor says renewed conflict reversed the previous year’s recovery and intensified pressure on public finances and household incomes.
Economy
Jordan tourism income rises to $1.14 billion in August
The central bank reported a 17.2% annual increase, while growth across the first eight months was 2.9% and varied by visitor group.
Economy
IMF projects 1.7% growth for Saudi Arabia in 2026
The July country review says disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz affected oil and non-oil activity; the forecasts are conditional and subject to uncertainty.
Economy
OECD unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in July
The unemployed total falls to a one-year low of 34.7 million.
Economy
G20 merchandise imports rise 6.7% in the second quarter
OECD figures measure seasonally adjusted changes in current US dollars.
Economy
EU records €21.8 billion goods trade deficit in the second quarter
The energy product deficit widened from the previous quarter.
Economy
Türkiye’s 2025 services trade surplus reaches $63 billion
The ministry reported services exports of $124.9 billion.
Economy
Turkic Economies 2025 report examines the green transition
The ministry highlighted the regional study’s energy and circular economy focus.