Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 24th of February 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we reported on Canada Faces Housing Supply Crunch with mounting affordability pressures highlighted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for more information visit https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/housing-starts-report-canada; US Markets React to Rate Signals as investors responded cautiously to Federal Reserve guidance, for more information visit https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary202602.htm; Central America Braces for Heatwave with regional alerts issued across Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, for more information visit https://www.insivumeh.gob.gt/meteorologia/boletines/alerta-calor-regional.pdf; Caribbean Monitors Rising Dengue Cases amid increased hospitalisations, for more information visit https://carpha.org/What-We-Do/Public-Health/Dengue/Dengue-Situation-Update; Brazil Inflation Pressures Re-Emerge raising uncertainty over rate cuts, for more information visit https://www.bcb.gov.br/en/pressdetail/financialstabilityreport; Colombia Expands Energy Transition Plans prioritising renewables, for more information visit https://www.minenergia.gov.co/web/guest/energy-transition-updates; Chile Copper Output Under Pressure as mining challenges persist, for more information visit https://www.codelco.com/prontus_codelco/site/artic/20260223/pags/202602230001.html; Argentina Tightens Public Spending under ongoing austerity measures, for more information visit https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/comunicados/ajuste-fiscal-2026; China Signals Support for Growth with targeted stimulus measures, for more information visit https://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleases/202602/23/content_WS65d7e8d9c6d0868f4e8c8a2a.html; Australia Reviews Migration Settings amid housing strain, for more information visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-subsite/Pages/migration-settings-review-announcement.aspx; New Zealand Tracks Inflation Trends as policy remains cautious, for more information visit https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/news/2026/02/inflation-and-monetary-policy-update; Japan Wage Talks Gain Momentum shaping economic expectations, for more information visit https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/23/japan-wage-negotiations-update/; South Korea Backs Chip Industry with expanded incentives, for more information visit https://english.motie.go.kr/en/am/overview/pressreleases/pressrelease.jsp?idx=1734; Vietnam Exports Show Resilience despite global softness, for more information visit https://www.gso.gov.vn/en/data-and-statistics/2026/02/vietnam-economic-update-february/; Africa Pushes Trade Integration under the continental free trade framework, for more information visit https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20260223/afcfta-trade-coordination-meeting; Turkey Holds Firm on Rates as inflation risks persist, for more information visit https://www.tcmb.gov.tr/wps/wcm/connect/en/tcmb+en/main+menu/announcements/press+releases; Saudi Arabia Expands Investment Drive to diversify its economy, for more information visit https://www.misa.gov.sa/en/news/foreign-investment-incentives-announcement/; Egypt Secures Financial Support to stabilise its economy, for more information visit https://www.mof.gov.eg/en/Pages/FinancialSupportUpdate.aspx; Iran Faces Energy Supply Strain amid rising demand, for more information visit https://www.irna.ir/news/energy-supply-demand-update; Israel Reviews Defence Spending under fiscal pressure, for more information visit https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/defence-budget-review; France Pension Reform Tensions Persist as unions mobilise, for more information visit https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/news/pension-reform-update; Italy Celebrates Winter Games Close Amid Debate, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/feb/22/winter-olympics-2026-gold-medals-bobsleigh-curling-canada-usa-ice-hockey-final-closing-ceremony-live; Southern Spain Battles Storm Flooding, for more information visit https://www.arabnews.com/node/2632082/world; Portugal Faces Weather Chaos and Disruptions, for more information visit https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-02-21/algarve-and-alentejo-with-water-for-three-years/974285; Azerbaijan Media Warns Economic Strain, for more information visit https://oc-media.org/azerbaijan-rising-costs-hit-households-economists-warn/; UK Rail Disruptions Fuel Frustration, for more information visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-transport-rail-disruptions-latest; Scotland Debates Energy Transition Pace, for more information visit https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/scotland-renewable-energy-debate-continues-4523812; Ireland Housing Pressure Deepens, for more information visit https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-crisis-rents-hit-record-highs-2026; Germany Industry Flags Weak Demand, for more information visit https://www.dw.com/en/germany-industry-demand-slows-2026/a-68921432; Nordic Economies Show Mixed Signals, for more information visit https://www.thelocal.se/20260223/nordic-economies-show-mixed-signals; Iceland Tourism Tests Infrastructure, for more information visit https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-02-23-tourism-pressure-tests-icelands-infrastructure; Uzbekistan Reforms Face Scrutiny, for more information visit https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-economic-reforms-face-growing-scrutiny; Russia Economy Shows Uneven Trends, for more information visit https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/02/23/russia-economy-shows-uneven-recovery; Ukraine Fighting Intensifies Along Front, for more information visit https://kyivindependent.com/front-line-fighting-intensifies-february-2026/; and India Growth Outlook Faces Headwinds, for more information visit https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-growth-outlook-faces-headwinds-2026/article68012345.ece. 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