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The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to keep antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from Japan and China in place, citing concerns that lifting these orders would lead to continued dumping and harm to the U.S. industry.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are soliciting feedback from stakeholders to better understand future needs for medical metrology and standards in medical imaging, devices, and diagnostics, with the goal of informing a joint roadmap.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has submitted amendments to the Coral and Shrimp Fishery Management Plans to reinstate access to historic rock shrimp fishing grounds while minimizing impacts to deep-water corals.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene public gatherings to engage with stakeholders and discuss fishery management issues.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel from October 6-8, 2026, for a public meeting.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee will hold an online public meeting.
The Commission on Social Impact Partnerships will hold a public meeting, as mandated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, to inform the public about the upcoming event.
The World Bank Group Board recently engaged in discussions with Thailand to develop a new partnership framework aimed at boosting job creation and building a more resilient economy in the country.
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
The World Bank Group has mobilized a record amount of private capital in fiscal year 2026, exceeding its previous highest levels, and issued a record volume of guarantees to support job creation in developing countries.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the preliminary Producer Price Index for August 2026, with further details available in attached files.
The Seychelles government aims to boost economic growth, create more and higher-paying job opportunities, and secure a brighter future for its citizens by increasing productivity
The World Bank Group has approved grant financing for Malawi to enhance its ability to withstand climate-related disasters and economic downturns, ultimately leading to increased employment opportunities and improved social protection for the country's poorest households.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, has released a statement regarding the situation in Ukraine. The statement was automatically gathered from a source.
The Federal Reserve has announced its confirmed meeting dates for the Monetary Policy Committee in 2027, with the first meeting scheduled for January 4, 2027, and the last meeting set for December 14, 2027.
The Governor of the central bank released a transcript of a pooled broadcast interview on September 17, 2026, shortly after the publication of the Monetary Policy Summary and the minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff has issued a no-action position to providers of passive software.
Eurostat has published the European Statistical Monitor, a comprehensive dashboard providing monthly and quarterly indicators on various sectors, including the economy, environment, business, health, and work, in its September edition.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rays of Hope initiative, aimed at increasing access to cancer care, was a key focus at this year's Scientific Forum, a signature event at the 70th IAEA General Conference.
The SEC is taking a significant step forward, within its statutory authority, to bring America's capital markets into the digital age by facilitating onchain trading of certain tokenized stocks.
Data on fertilizer shipments, production, and market inventories in Canada are now available for the third and fourth quarters of the 2025/2026 fertilizer year.
The New Housing Price Index, set at December 2016 as 100, has been released for August.
Statistics Canada has updated Employment Insurance (EI) statistics data tables to July 2026, making them available on their website.
The Industrial Product Price Index rose 1.3% month over month and 13.5% year over year, while the Raw Materials Price Index rose 3.1% month over month and 22.8% year over year in August 2026.
Canadian investors reduced their exposure to foreign securities by $30.6 billion in July, primarily through sales of United States shares, while foreign investors increased their holdings of Canadian securities by $20.7 billion.
The Governor of a company has exchanged letters with the Chancellor of its board of directors regarding the company's Quantum Token (QT) and its Asset Protection Fund (APF). This exchange of correspondence is related to the company's recent developments and strategies.
The Governor and the Chancellor of a country exchanged letters in September 2026 regarding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation, a measure of the rate at which prices for a basket of goods and services are rising.
The Bank of England has outlined its strategy for selling gilt securities from the Asset Purchase Facility, following the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to unwind these holdings, as part of its efforts to manage inflation and interest rates.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has kept the Bank Rate steady at 3.75%, following a decision made by the committee, as it continues to monitor the UK economy
Tunisia has signed a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2026-2030, with IAEA Deputy Director General Hua Liu and Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mondher Belaid leading the signing ceremony.
The euro area experienced a 0.3 percentage point increase in annual inflation to 3.2% in August 2026, up from 2.9% in July, while the European Union's inflation rate also rose to 3.2% in August 2026, up from 3.0% in July, marking a year-over-year increase of 0.2 percentage points.
The contacts of Norges Bank's Regional Network expect a moderate output growth through H2 2026. Contacts point to improved purchasing power in households, higher defence spending and data centre construction as important growth drivers.
The European Union has announced new regulations on real exports and imports, aiming to reduce trade barriers and increase transparency in global commerce. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will be enforced by the EU's Committee on Trade Policy.
Dry conditions were reported in Singapore on September 17, 2026, with 1-hour PM2.5 concentration readings ranging from 46 to 78 micrograms per cubic meter, according to official data.
The IAEA Visitor Centre in Vienna, Austria, is marking its first anniversary with a celebration, following a year of welcoming visitors and promoting nuclear science education.
Exploring how treating nature as a core economic asset could drive ecosystem restoration and what lessons can be learned from China's Ecological Civilization Experience
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partially review a ruling by an administrative law judge that found a violation of Section 337, a US trade law, and is seeking written comments on the issues and potential remedies.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is withdrawing a direct final rule that would remove two obsolete rules concerning infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers, which were published in 2022.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available the closure of registration review cases for several pesticides, including alpha-chlorohydrin, citral, and dicloran, following a thorough review process.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is repealing most provisions of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, which aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, effective immediately.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is repealing greenhouse gas emissions regulations for fossil fuel-fired power plants, a move that will have significant implications for the energy sector and the environment.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a final guidance document outlining recommendations for the development of systems for manufacturing blood components using the Buffy coat method, aimed at improving the quality and safety of blood products.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking feedback on its service delivery, as part of a currently approved collection with no changes.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are requesting OMB review and approval to continue collecting qualitative feedback through focus groups without any changes, as part of their currently approved information collection activities.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of data for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application reporting, aiming to reduce paperwork burden and respondent burden
The U.S. Coast Guard is implementing a temporary special local regulation to ensure the safety of mariners on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio, due to navigable waterway restrictions
The US Coast Guard is proposing modifications to the operating schedule of the Route 1 Bridge across Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, which spans mile 2.8, in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
The US Coast Guard is proposing modifications to the operating schedule of the Route 156 Bridge across Niantic River, between Waterford and Niantic, CT, in an effort to improve navigation and safety in the area.
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing modifications to the operating schedule of the Route 82 Bridge across the Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut, in an effort to improve safety and efficiency.