Hourly labour costs rose by 3.1% year-on-year in the euro area in the second quarter of 2026, according to the 16 September release. The EU increase was 3.2%.
The euro area wage and salary component rose by 3.0%, while non-wage costs increased by 3.2%. This nominal cost index does not directly measure workers’ inflation-adjusted purchasing power.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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