Stories for February 23rd 2026

Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 00:48 UTC
IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to modernize how they measure inflation and other key indicators, integrating point-of-sale and online data to reduce “blind spots” that, the institution argues, are widening as the economy becomes more digital and traditional surveys lose accuracy.
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Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 00:24 UTC
“El Mencho” killing triggers roadblocks and cartel violence across Mexico

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggered a wave of violence on Sunday marked by road blockades, vehicle burnings and armed incidents across multiple parts of Mexico, with Jalisco at the center and spillover into neighboring and other states.
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IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies