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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.
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3 days ago1 min read
Bangladesh Ceramic Industry Faces Export and Employment Decline in FY 2023-24
Bangladesh Bangladesh: The ceramic sector in Bangladesh, despite strong growth in previous years, experienced a decline in exports and...
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3 days ago2 min read
Australia’s Inflation Cools, Raising Chances of Interest Rate Cut
Slowdown in Inflation AU: Australia's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in nearly four years in the December quarter, with a...
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4 days ago1 min read
Global Firms Expand in South Africa as Economic Outlook Brightens
GDP SOUTH AFRICA: Several international companies are acquiring South African-based businesses as economic prospects show a notable...
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Jan 221 min read
Central Bank of Nigeria Projects GDP Growth at 4.17% for 2025
GDP Nigeria: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forecasted a GDP growth rate of 4.17% in 2025, signaling faster economic growth...
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Jan 191 min read
China's New Home Prices Stabilize After 18-Month Decline
China's New Home Prices China:Â In December 2024, China's new home prices stabilized for the first time in 18 months, following government...
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Jan 151 min read
U.S. Budget Deficit Reaches USD 711 Billion in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Deficit Reaches USD711 Billion USA: The U.S. government recorded an USD 87 billion budget deficit in December 2024, reduced by a...
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Jan 151 min read
Ireland Disbursed Record EUR 616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports in 2024
Record €616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports Ireland: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) allocated a record €616...
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Jan 121 min read
Egypt's Trade Deficit Narrows by 16% in October 2024
Flag of Egypt Egypt: In October 2024, Egypt's trade deficit decreased by 16% to $3.66 billion from $4.36 billion in October 2023,...
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Jan 121 min read
China's December Exports Surge 10.7%, Imports Unexpectedly Rise
Flag of China China: China's exports and imports experienced notable growth in December, partly due to factories pushing inventory...
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Jan 81 min read
Indonesia Joins BRICS Bloc as Full Member
Indonesia Joins BRICS Indonesia: Indonesia has officially become the newest member of the BRICS group, joining Brazil, Russia, India,...
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Jan 71 min read
Vietnam's 2024 GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.09% Amid Strong Exports
GDP VIETNAM: Exports in 2024 surged by 14.3% year-on-year to $405.53 billion, driven by strong shipments of electronics, smartphones,...
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Jan 71 min read
Germany's Economic Downturn Triggers Political Turmoil Amid Global Pressures
GDP GERMANY: Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, recorded a nominal GDP of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International...
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Jan 31 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and...
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Jan 11 min read
Singapore Economy Sees Strong Growth in 2024
Economic Growth Singapore: The Singapore economy grew by 4.0% in 2024, marking its fastest annual growth since the pandemic recovery, up...
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Jan 11 min read
Ukraine Halts Gas Transit, Signaling the End of Russia’s Gas Era in Europe
Ukraine stops transit through gas pipelines Russia: Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine were halted on...
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Dec 22, 20241 min read
Resilient Consumer Spending Boosts Economic Growth, Inflation Softens Slightly in US
US Flag USA: Consumer spending in the U.S. grew by 0.4% in November, supported by robust demand across goods and services, reflecting the...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Australia's Unemployment Rate Drops to Eight-Month Low in November
Unemployment Rate Australia: Australia's jobless rate fell unexpectedly to 3.9% in November, the lowest in eight months, as employment...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Egypt's Inflation Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years
Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years Egypt: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.5% in November, marking its...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
UAE Non-Oil Economy Grows in November Amid Market Concerns
UAE: The UAE's non-oil economy showed steady growth in November 2024, supported by an increase in new orders and favourable pricing...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Inflation Falls for Sixth Consecutive Month as Household Prices Decline in Turkey
Turkey: Turkey's annual inflation rate eased for the sixth consecutive month in November, dropping to 47.1% from 48.6% in October. While...
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