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Budget news — September 26, 2026

Publications tagged with Budget published on September 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. WorldAsiaBudgetCommodities

    Philippine Home Prices Post Slowest Growth in Seven Years in Q2 2026

    Home prices in the Philippines grew at the slowest pace on record in the second quarter of 2026, with an annual increase of 0.4%. This marked the weakest year-on-year real estate price expansion since the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) began publishing its house price index in 2019. The slowdown was driven by a decline in residential property prices outside the National Capital Region (NCR), which offset sustained growth in the NCR. Housing prices in NCR rose by 5.2% annually, while those outside NCR declined by 2.7%. Condominium prices increased by 6%, while house prices slipped by 4.1%.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastConflictBudget

    Ukraine's Economy Collapsing as War Intensifies

    Ukraine is entering the most difficult stage of the war, with its economy collapsing due to Russian strikes. The New York Times reports that the conflict is transitioning into a phase of total exhaustion, with strikes increasingly targeting key infrastructure, including factories, warehouses, ports, railways, and internet networks. Economic damage is estimated to reach $10 billion by the end of the year, leading to labor shortages and hindering economic growth and consumer activity. While purchasing power remains high, air raids and shelling reduce consumer activity and force businesses to suspend operations.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Brazil's Lula Bans Online Betting Ahead of Elections

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a measure to ban all online betting, including sports bets, just nine days before the election. The ban, which aims to address rising household debt linked to gambling, will come into effect on October 6, after users are allowed to withdraw remaining funds. Licensed betting sites will be blocked, affecting an estimated $7 billion market. The move has been criticized by some as an 'electoral scam' and politically motivated.
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  4. WorldLawMiddle EastBudget

    Japan's Finance Minister Clarifies PM's Economic Stance

    Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has clarified that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a 'reflationist', aiming to reassure investors who were concerned about excessive spending and potential pressure on the Bank of Japan to maintain low interest rates. The finance minister also expressed her readiness to support the yen and downplayed recent increases in bond yields.
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