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China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbs by 0.6% – less-than-expected

On Monday 9th September 2024, China announced that its consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.6% year-on-year in August 2024, falling short of expectations and due mainly to decreasing costs in transportation, home goods, and rents. The consumer price index was projected to rise by 0.7% year-on-year in August 2024, based on a poll. However, …

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China’s consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5% – more than expected

In July 2024, China’s consumer prices index (CPI) increased by 0.5% from the previous year, as reported by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics on Friday 9th August 2024. The increase surpassed the 0.3% predicted by analysts. The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy, climbed by 0.4% from a year earlier in July, …

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U.S. inflation flat for October from September 2023, core CPI hits two-year low giving a boost to equities

U.S. Inflation was flat in October from the previous month, providing a positive sign that high prices are finally easing their tight grip on the U.S. economy. Is this also a green light for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. The consumer price index (CPI) was flat in October 2023 from the previous …

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U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in September, Easing Pressure on Fed

The latest U.S. inflation figures show a modest increase in consumer prices. The annual rate rose to 3.0% in September 2025, up from 2.9% in August. 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% month-on-month, slightly below economists’ expectations. Core inflation—which excludes volatile food and energy …

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UK inflation holds steady – but food prices continue to bite!

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in August 2025, matching July’s rate and defying expectations of a slight dip. While this steadiness may offer a glimmer of stability, the underlying story is more complex—and more costly—for British households. 📈 Headline vs. Reality 🥦 …

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Global stocks indices flying high as new records broken – 12th August 2025

In a sweeping rally that spanned continents and sectors, major global indices surged to fresh record highs yesterday, buoyed by cooling inflation data, renewed hopes of U.S. central bank rate cuts, and easing trade tensions. U.S. inflation figures released 12th August 2025 for July came in at: 2.7% – helping to lift markets to new …

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UK retail sales rebound slightly in June 2025 thanks to the sunny weather

The British retail sector saw a modest lift in June 2025, with sales volumes rising 0.9% month-on-month, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics. ☀️ Weather Wins Following May’s steep 2.8% decline, the warmest June on record helped drive spending on fuel ⛽, clothing 👕, and drinks 🥤. Supermarkets saw a …

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UK inflation unexpectedly climbs to 3.6% in June 2025

The latest UK inflation figure of 3.6% is a setback for those hoping for a steady decline, especially after May’s 3.4%. With core inflation and food prices also climbing, it’s a sign that underlying price pressures remain stubborn. It further complicates the Bank of England’s path towards interest rate cuts and dents optimism for faster …

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China suffers U.S. tariff driven falls in exports and increased deflation concerns

China’s economic landscape is facing mounting challenges as exports to the United States plummet and consumer prices decline, sparking fears of deflation. The latest trade data reveals that Chinese exports to the U.S. fell by 34.5% in May 2025, marking the sharpest drop in over five years. This decline comes despite a temporary trade truce …

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Japan’s core inflation rises to 3.5% – higher than expected

Japan’s inflation figures for April 2025 have revealed a continued rise in consumer prices, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbing 3.6% year-on-year. This marks a sustained period of inflation above the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) target of 2%, prompting speculation about potential interest rate hikes later in the year. Core inflation, which excludes fresh …

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U.S. inflation rate at 2.3% in April 2025 – less than expected

April 2025 saw the U.S. inflation rate ease to 2.3%, marking its lowest level since February 2021. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% for the month, aligning with expectations but slightly below the forecasted 2.4% annual rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also increased 0.2%, maintaining a 2.8% year-on-year rate. …

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UK economy shows welcome signs of resilience with positive GDP growth and inflation relief

The UK economy displayed unexpected resilience in February 2025, with GDP growing by 0.5%. This figure has exceeded market expectations and provided a welcome boost to UK economic confidence. The growth was fueled by robust activity in the services and manufacturing sectors, which helped counterbalance ongoing challenges in other areas. February’s performance marks a recovery …

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Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to maintain its base interest rate at 4.5%, following its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting The Bank of England has warned economic and global trade uncertainty has ‘intensified’ as it held UK interest rates at 4.5%. This decision, supported by eight out of nine committee members, reflects …

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UK inflation higher-than-expected at 3% in January 2025

UK inflation rose sharply in January 2025 after airfares failed to fall by as much as usual and private school fees jumped. The higher-than-expected inflation increase to 3% in the year to January 2025, from 2.5% in December 2024, means that consumer prices rose at the fastest rate for 10 months. Why? The U.K.’s inflation …

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U.S. core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December 2024 – less than expected and sets off market feeding frenzy

The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% for the month, resulting in a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%. This figure was consistent with forecasts. Core CPI annual rate was 3.2%, down from the month before and slightly better than the 3.3% outlook. Stock markets surged following the release as Treasury yields …

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U.S. annual inflation rate increases to 2.7% in November 2024 – as expected

U.S. consumer prices rose at a faster annual pace in November 2024, a reminder that inflation remains an issue both for households and policymakers. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 12-month inflation rate of 2.7% after increasing 0.3% on the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday 11th November 2024. The annual rate was 0.1 …

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U.S. inflation rate at 2.6% in October 2024 as expected

In October 2024, the U.S. consumer price index rose by 0.2%, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.6%, aligning with expectations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, saw a monthly increase of 0.3% and an annual rate of 3.3%, also in line with projections. For …

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China’s PPI deflation deepens in September 2024

In September 2024, China witnessed a decline in consumer inflation rates and an intensification of producer price deflation, despite efforts to implement additional stimulus measures aimed at reviving weak demand and stabilizing economic activity The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.4% from the previous year, a slowdown from the 0.6% increase observed in August, …

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U.S. consumer prices rose by 0.2% in September 2024 – higher than expected at 2.4%

Over the past year, the rate of U.S. price increases accelerated unexpectedly in September 2024, as policymakers considered their decision on interest rates, as indicated in a U.S. Labor Department report on Thursday 10th October 2024. Sticky U.S. inflation The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the cost of goods and services throughout the U.S. …

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German inflation falls to 1.8% in September 2024

In September 2024, the German consumer price index softened to 1.8%, falling below expectations based on preliminary data from Destatis, the national statistics office. Month-on-month, the preliminary harmonized CPI saw a slight decrease of 0.1%. According to recent analysis, the last instance of the German harmonized CPI falling below 2%, the inflation target rate of …

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UK inflation sticks at 2.2% unchanged in August 2024

UK inflation was reported at 2.2% for August 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released on Wednesday 18th August 2024 The consumer price index (CPI) figure aligned with the forecasts of analysts and remained consistent with July’s inflation rate of 2.2%. Previously, the headline CPI had stabilised at 2% in both …

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In August 2024 – U.S. consumer prices increased by 0.2% with core inflation exceeding expectations

As anticipated in the U.S., prices rose in August 2024, while the annual inflation rate fell to its lowest point since February 2021, according to a Labor Department report on Wednesday 11th September 2024. This development likely now paves the way for a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction next week but maybe by only 0.25% …

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