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U.S. June’s 2026 U.S. inflation report showed an unexpected cooling, with headline CPI dropping 0.4% month‑on‑month and annual inflation easing to 3.5%, driven almost entirely by a steep fall in energy prices. Core inflation was flat, bringing the yearly core rate down to 2.6%. Why this report mattered This was the final major inflation release …
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Euro zone inflation accelerated sharply in April 2026, rising to 3%, as the bloc’s economy barely grew — a combination that deepens fears of a stagflationary year. The latest flash estimate from Eurostat shows headline inflation climbing from 2.6% in March, driven overwhelmingly by surging energy costs linked to the U.S./Iran war and the ongoing …
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UK inflation jumped to 3.3% in March 2026, driven primarily by a sharp surge in fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict. UK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March 2026, up from 3% in February 2026, marking the first clear evidence of the Iran‑U.S. conflict feeding through to consumer prices. Fuel costs Official ONS data …
America’s latest inflation figures show price pressures proving far stickier than the Federal Reserve would like, with the core PCE index — the Fed’s preferred gauge — holding at 3% in February 2026. Headline inflation came in slightly lower at 2.8%, but both measures remain well above the central bank’s 2% target. What makes this …
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Eurozone inflation has risen for the first time in months, with the March 2026 flash estimate showing headline inflation at 2.5%, up from 1.9% in February. The jump is driven almost entirely by a renewed surge in energy prices, which climbed 4.9% year‑on‑year. Core inflation eased to 2.3%, reinforcing the view that underlying domestic pressures …
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The UK’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. After months of gradual easing, the pause reflects a delicate moment for the UK economy, with price pressures beginning to shift beneath the surface. Clothing was the biggest upward driver, with prices rising this …
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Gold and silver prices have come under renewed pressure this week as a broad commodities sell‑off gathers pace, driven by a resurgence in global inflation concerns. After months of steady gains, both metals have slipped sharply, catching out investors who had positioned for a more defensive environment. The trigger has been a run of hotter‑than‑expected …
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U.S. wholesale prices rose far more sharply than expected in February 2026, underscoring the persistence of inflationary pressures across the economy and complicating the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates. The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks the prices businesses receive for goods and services, climbed 0.7% on the month—more than double economists’ forecasts. Annual …
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U.S. inflation eased to 2.4% in February, offering the Federal Reserve a rare moment of calm after two years of stubborn price pressures. The latest CPI report showed a steady 0.3% monthly rise, perfectly in line with expectations, while core inflation held at 2.5%. It’s the clearest sign yet that the disinflation trend remains intact, …
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U.S. core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January 2026, a sharper-than-expected acceleration that has renewed concerns about lingering inflationary pressures across the American economy. The increase, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exceeded both December 2025’s 0.6% rise and the consensus expectation of 0.3%, marking one of the strongest monthly gains in recent months. …
Japan’s inflation rate has dipped below the Bank of Japan’s long‑standing 2% target for the first time in almost four years, marking a notable turning point in the country’s post‑pandemic price cycle. Official figures show headline inflation easing to 1.5% in January, ending a 45‑month stretch above the central bank’s benchmark. Slowdown The slowdown reflects …
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The UK’s inflation rate has dropped to 3%, its lowest level since March last year, renewing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) may soon begin cutting interest rates. The fall, recorded in January, marks a clear reversal from December’s unexpected uptick to 3.4% and reinforces the broader downward trend seen in late 2025. Economists …
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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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On 18th September, the Bank of England voted 7–2 to keep interest rates steady at 4%, resisting calls for further easing amid persistent inflationary pressures. The decision follows August’s 25 basis point cut and reflects caution over elevated wage growth and stagnant UK GDP. Inflation held at 3.8% in August, nearly double the Bank’s 2% …
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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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The latest inflation data for the month of July 2025 shows a mixed picture for the U.S. economy, as price pressures remain persistent despite signs of cooling in some sectors. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the headline Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose 2.6% year-over-year, unchanged from June, while the core PCE …
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The UK’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.8% in July, marking its highest level since January 2024 and outpacing economists’ forecasts of 3.7%. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributed the unexpected rise to soaring airfares, elevated accommodation costs, and persistent food price pressures. Transport costs were the primary driver, with airfares experiencing their steepest …
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On 7th August 2025, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted narrowly—5 to 4—in favour of reducing the base interest rate by 0.25% to 4%, marking its lowest level since March 2023. This is the fifth rate cut in a year, aimed at stimulating growth amid sluggish GDP and persistent inflation, which currently stands …
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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As of June 2025, the U.S. annual inflation rate rose to 2.7%, marking its highest level since February 2025. This uptick was largely driven by new tariffs imposed by President Trump, which increased costs on goods like furniture, clothing, and appliances. On a monthly basis, U.S. consumer prices climbed 0.3% from May to June, up …
Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.0% in June, aligning precisely with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target and marking a slight increase from 1.9% in May 2025. The small rise was largely driven by persistent services inflation, which climbed to 3.3%, and steady increases in food, alcohol, and tobacco prices at 3.1%. Core inflation, which …
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Japan has been jolted by a dramatic spike in rice prices, which surged by 101.7% year-on-year in May 2025 – the most significant increase in over fifty years. This sharp rise in the cost of the country’s staple food has contributed heavily to Japan’s inflation, which jumped to 3.7%, marking its highest point since January …
In May 2025, U.S. inflation rose by 0.1% from the previous month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.4%, slightly below economists’ predictions of 2.5%. Core U.S. inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased by 0.1% month-on-month, with a year-on-year rate of 2.8%. The modest rise was largely offset by falling energy prices, particularly a …
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Inflation in the eurozone fell to 1.9% in May 2025, dropping below the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target for the first time in months. This unexpected decline has sparked discussions about the potential consequences for the region’s economy. The latest data from Eurostat shows that core inflation, which excludes volatile items like energy and …
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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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UK inflation rose to 3.5% in April 2025, exceeding expectations and placing further financial strain on households. The increase, reported by the Office for National Statistics, was driven by higher energy costs, water bills, and taxation pressures on businesses. One of the most striking factors behind the surge was the 26.1% increase in water and …
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