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The UK's non-seasonally adjusted core output PPI monthly rate was 0.2% in January, down from -0.1% in the previous month.

The UK's non-seasonally adjusted output PPI monthly rate in January was 0%, which was expected to be 0.2%. The previous value was revised from 0.00% to -0.1%.

The UK's non-seasonally adjusted PPI annual rate in January was 2.5%, which was expected to be 2.9%. The previous value was revised from 3.40% to 3.1%.

UK January CPI and retail price index monthly rate will be announced in ten minutes.

Downing Street, UK: British Prime Minister Starmer discussed ongoing Ukraine negotiations with US President Trump.

Downing Street, UK: British Prime Minister Starmer discussed ongoing negotiations with US President Trump to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Downing Street, UK: British Prime Minister Starmer and US President Trump confirmed their shared commitment to promoting stability and peace in the Middle East.

Downing Street, UK: British Prime Minister Starmer and US President Trump discussed ongoing talks between the US and Iran in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program.

The British side said that the British Prime Minister had a phone call with US President Trump last night.

Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez met on the sidelines of the 2026 India AI Impact Summit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues aimed at deepening India-Spain partnership. Key areas of discussion include trade and economics, digitalization, innovation, health, climate action and education. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Spain's continued support in strengthening India-EU relations.

Takaichi Sanae is basically confirmed to be elected as the new Prime Minister of Japan.

European Central Bank: ECB President Christine Lagarde is fully focused on her mission and has not yet made any decision regarding the end of her term.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed up 48.10 points, or 0.54%, on Wednesday, February 18, at 9007.00 points.

According to the British Financial Times: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hopes to step down before the French presidential election next April.

India's NIFTY IT index continued its decline, latest falling 2.5%.

According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: Japan’s Ministry of Transport plans to ban the use of mobile power supplies to charge mobile phones on airplanes as early as April to prevent fires.

Market News: Alcoa advances work to modernize its approval process with the Australian government.

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkov: Both sides agreed to report to their respective leaders and continue to work toward an agreement.

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkov: The United States hosted the third round of trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Hopes that the budget and tax reform bill will be passed as soon as possible.