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title: "Heineken N.V. updates on the buyback of its shares."
description: "Heineken N.V. has announced updates regarding its share buyback program. In addition, recent economic data reveals a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.5%, the lowest in five years, with 1.2 million j"
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published_at: "2026-02-16T11:01:55.000Z"
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# Heineken N.V. updates on the buyback of its shares.

> Heineken N.V. has announced updates regarding its share buyback program. In addition, recent economic data reveals a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.5%, the lowest in five years, with 1.2 million jobs created last quarter. GDP growth has risen to 3.8%, boosting consumer confidence and leading to a 6% increase in retail sales compared to last year, attributed to government initiatives promoting job growth and investment.

The recent data shows that the unemployment rate in the country has dropped to 4.5%, the lowest it has been in the past five years. This decrease has led to a total of 1.2 million people finding jobs in the last quarter alone. Additionally, the GDP growth rate has risen to 3.8%, indicating a strong and growing economy. These positive indicators have resulted in a boost in consumer confidence, with retail sales seeing a 6% increase compared to last year. The government officials attribute this economic success to their recent initiatives promoting job growth and investment in key industries.

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