Keywords: Consumer Prices


US producer prices surge 1.3% in September, marking biggest monthly increase since 2022

Producer prices in the United States rose sharply in September, recording their largest monthly increase since March 2022 and adding to concerns about persistent inflation. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed 1.3% from August, signalling......

Germany’s Inflation Hits 3.3% as Energy Costs Surge to a Three-Year High

Germany’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in September 2026, reaching its highest level since December 2023 as rising energy costs placed renewed pressure on households and businesses. The Federal Statistical Office confirmed the preliminary figures on Tuesday, highlighting energy prices......

Shrinkflation: How Companies Make Consumers Pay More for Less

Consumers around the world are increasingly facing a subtle form of price pressure known as shrinkflation. Instead of raising prices directly, manufacturers reduce the quantity, weight or size of a product while keeping its price unchanged. Although the price tag may look the same, shoppers end up paying......

Euro zone inflation climbs to three-year high, putting pressure on ECB

Inflation in the euro zone accelerated sharply in September, reaching its highest level in three years as rising energy costs added to pressure on consumer prices and complicated the European Central Bank’s monetary policy outlook. Eurostat’s flash estimate showed annual inflation rising......

German inflation accelerates to 3.3% in September as energy costs surge

Inflation in Germany accelerated more than expected in September, with rising energy costs emerging as a major driver of renewed price pressures in Europe’s largest economy. Preliminary data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, showed that annual consumer price inflation......

Algeria banana prices reach 2,800 dinars as consumers voice frustration

The price of bananas in Algeria has risen sharply in recent weeks, with reports from some markets putting the retail price at around 2,800 Algerian dinars per kilogram. At the official exchange rate published by the Bank of Algeria in late September, that amount is equivalent to roughly $21. The reported......

Morocco beef prices top MAD 140 as frozen imports from Brazil approach

Beef prices in Morocco have climbed beyond MAD 140 per kilogram in some regions, putting renewed pressure on consumers and prompting meat-sector professionals to look toward additional imports to strengthen domestic supply. Frozen beef shipments, particularly from Brazil, are expected to begin arriving......

Milan remains Italy’s most expensive city to live in in 2026

Milan has retained its position as Italy’s most expensive city in terms of living costs in 2026, while Naples remains at the opposite end of the ranking as the country’s most affordable major city. The figures highlight the persistent economic divide between northern and southern Italy. The......

Amazon faces US lawsuit over alleged manipulation of advertising prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by attorneys general from 22 states, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly increasing the prices businesses pay for advertising on its platform. According to the complaint, Amazon allegedly altered its advertising......