Inflation: Latest News and Analysis

Mexico's annual inflation rate likely rose during the first half of February as the core index remained flat, a Reuters poll predicted on Friday, boosting bets that the central bank will again opt to ...

President Donald Trump said on Friday he expects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to sign a minerals agreement with the United States soon as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war.

Japan's core consumer inflation surged to a 19-month high of 3.2% in January, Reuters reports, bolstering expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue raising interest rates. The inflation data, released on Friday, exceeded a median market forecast of 3.1% and followed December's

India's inflation is seen aligning with the target of 4%, which opens up space for monetary policy to address concerns on the growth front, members of the rate-setting committee said in the minutes of ...

U.S. equity funds attracted inflows for the first time in three weeks in the seven days to February 19, buoyed by easing inflation concerns and strong fourth-quarter corporate earnings that boosted ...

The Bank of England's (BOE) plans to ease interest rates face a challenge as UK inflation unexpectedly rose to a ten-month high in January, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This development comes as the BOE aims to stimulate economic growth, having already initiated a gradual approach

The Federal Reserve expressed concerns about the potential for President Trump's initial policy proposals to drive up inflation. This concern was discussed at the central bank's January 28-29 meeting, a week after Trump's inauguration, as reported by Reuters, citing the meeting's minutes.

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J.P. Morgan said equity markets in Argentina and Turkey could post returns of more than 20% this year, driven by policy reforms aimed at reducing inflation levels.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she is working to "deliver economic growth" - but the Lib Dems criticise her "misguided policies".

Trump’s tariffs are fuelling consumer concerns, which may prove self-fulfilling

In a holiday-shortened week, futures linked to Canada's main stock index edged higher on Tuesday as investors prepared for key economic data releases later in the day.

Russia's economy is showing the first signs of cooling, with sales and orders falling in various sectors due to high interest rates and inflation, Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov was cited as ...

Wednesday’s inflation data is expected to show a 2.8 per cent annual rise in consumer prices in January, up from 2.5 per cent the previous month, reflecting the introduction of value added tax on ...

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that President Trump's new reciprocal tariffs will lead to higher prices for American consumers,The Hill reports. The president signed a memorandum on Thursday authorizing the US to impose tariffs on foreign trading partners, citing unfair practices."While we support

U.S. producer prices saw a solid increase in January, signaling a potential resurgence of inflation and potentially extending the pause on interest rate cuts, Reuters reports. This follows Wednesday's news that consumer prices saw their largest increase in nearly 18 months. However, some details of the PPI

India's wholesale inflation in January remained steady at 2.31% year-on-year, from 2.37% in December, government data showed on Friday, on moderation in food and fuel prices.

U.S. producer prices increased solidly in January, offering more evidence inflation was picking up again and strengthening financial market views that the Federal Reserve would not be cutting interest ...

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams expressed confidence that the current level of short-term interest rates will help bring inflation back down to the central bank's 2% target, according to remarks reported by Reuters.Williams' comments, delivered Tuesday in a speech before a gathering

Japan's wholesale inflation surged to a 4.2% annual increase in January, its fastest pace in five months, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as reported by Reuters. This unexpected acceleration reinforces market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by

The US dollar soared to a one-week high against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, fueled by stronger-than-expected inflation data for January, as reported by Reuters. This unexpected jump in consumer prices is prompting markets to recalibrate their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, potentially delaying the anticipated easing of

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 exacerbated a global surge in inflation, as commodity and energy prices soared. It also sent western markets lower over fears of further supply chain ...

Flukes . . . elevated January inflation. But in the nearly thirty years from 1992 to 2019 there were also all sorts of flukes. And this is at the 99th percentile of 3-month core inflation over that ...

US inflation increased by more than expected last month, as higher egg and energy prices helped to push up the cost of living for Americans. Inflation rose to 3% in January, its highest rate for six ...

Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens’ College, Cambridge, and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, says the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady for a significant period following the release of a hotter-than-expected inflation report.In an interview on Bloomberg Television, El-Erian stated that the Fed, if truly committed to its

US inflation unexpectedly accelerated in January, further dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts, Bloomberg reports. The news, which follows a Wednesday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on hold for the foreseeable future.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5%

India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation declined, government data released on Wednesday showed.

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as investors awaited a testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for insight on tariffs and their impact on inflation in the world's biggest ...

India's consumer inflation likely fell sharply to a five-month low of 4.60% in January from 5.22% in December on slowing food price rises, according to economists polled by Reuters.

Trade tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump could trigger economic uncertainty but the impact on inflation is less clear, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday ...