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Al Ain camel festival sets AED2.7 million in cash prizes for final races

The committee allocated a combined AED2.7 million in cash to the winners of four open races during the October 3–8 finals.

Abu Dhabi Media OfficeOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Economy

Taiwan manufacturing PMI rose to 63.4 in September

Taiwan's seasonally adjusted manufacturing PMI rose 0.9 percentage point to 63.4 in September, its fastest expansion since August 2021. The survey-based diffusion index measures the direction of activity, not output growth.

Chung-Hua Institution for Economic ResearchOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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U.S. payrolls added 29,000 jobs in September

The BLS reported a 29,000 increase in nonfarm payrolls and 4.2% unemployment, while revising the combined July–August total down by 60,000.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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World Bank projects Tanzania growth of 6.1% in 2026

A 2 October update says private-sector-led growth needs to translate into better-quality jobs.

World Bank GroupOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Economy

UK population rose to 69.5 million in mid-2025

The ONS estimated the UK population at 69.5 million in mid-2025, an annual increase of 227,700 people or 0.3%.

Office for National StatisticsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Economy

UK median household disposable income reached £39,200

The ONS estimated median UK household disposable income at £39,200 in the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, up 3.5% from the previous financial year.

Office for National StatisticsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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UNHCR estimates Ukrainian refugees contributed 2.4% of Poland’s GDP in 2025

A third Deloitte study prepared for UNHCR and released on 1 October put the contribution at about PLN 94 billion; refugee employment rose from 69% to 76% in a year.

UNHCR Poland (Deloitte study)Oct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Pakistan weekly sensitive-price indicator rose 0.21%

The combined SPI was 370.46 for the week ended October 1, up 0.21% weekly and 11.53% annually.

Pakistan Bureau of StatisticsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Finance

Sri Lanka sets inflation target at 5%

The central bank and finance minister set a 5% inflation target under a framework reviewed every three years. The measure uses a quarterly average.

Central Bank of Sri LankaOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Economy

Euro area inflation rose to 3.8% in September

Eurostat’s flash estimate put annual euro area inflation at 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August.

EurostatOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Agriculture

FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5% in September

The FAO index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points or 1.5% from the revised August level.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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Indonesia’s September inflation reaches 3.28% year on year

Indonesia’s consumer price index rose 3.28% from a year earlier in September, while monthly inflation was 0.30%. BPS reported a CPI level of 112.31 on its 2022=100 base.

BPS-Statistics IndonesiaOct 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC1 min read

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