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flag South Korea's producer prices dipped slightly in August, with inflation easing globally but central banks staying cautious.

flag South Korea's producer prices fell 0.1% in August after a 0.4% rise in July, with agricultural and energy costs up sharply while manufacturing declined slightly. flag Year-on-year, prices rose 0.6%, driven by food, utilities, and services, though manufacturing was flat. flag Global data showed mixed signals: the U.S. and India saw gradual growth, inflation eased in many regions, and financial conditions loosened. flag The OECD raised its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2% due to strong early-year performance, particularly in emerging markets, but warned of slowing momentum as tariffs rise. flag The U.S. is projected to grow 1.8% in 2025, while the UK faces 3.5% inflation—the highest in the G7—due to rising costs and fiscal tightening. flag Central banks remain cautious, with inflation still above target in several countries.

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