German annual inflation remained unchanged but higher than expected at 2.8% in February, compared to economists’ 2.7% estimate, with monthly harmonized inflation rising 0.6%. Core inflation excluding food and energy costs decreased to 2.6%, while services inflation eased to 3.8%, leading to expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the European Central Bank. The data comes following the German election, where conservative candidate Friedrich Merz proposed economic policies aimed at boosting the country’s struggling economy.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs jury reaches partial verdict in sex trafficking trial, must resume deliberating on racketeering charge
The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a partial verdict, agreeing on four out of five counts but needing further deliberation on the racketeering conspiracy charge. Combs faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution, with testimonies revealing a history of abuse; he has pleaded not guilty and opted not to testify. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for serious...
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