Keywords: Inflation


South African rand holds steady as investors await Federal Reserve rate decision

The South African rand traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy announcement, with global markets looking for fresh guidance on inflation and the future path of interest rates. In early trading, the rand......

Japan's political uncertainty deepens as PM Sanae Takaichi faces market pressure

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and financial challenges as declining public support limits her government's room to maneuver on economic policy, intensifying pressure from investors concerned about Japan's fiscal outlook. Recent opinion polls show Takaichi's......

UK inflation expectations fall further in July, easing pressure on Bank of England

Public expectations for future inflation in the United Kingdom continued to decline in July, according to a new survey, offering a potential signal of easing price concerns for the Bank of England as it evaluates the country's economic outlook. The latest survey from Citi and polling firm YouGov......

Coca-Cola loses market share in India as aluminium costs and packaging shortages weigh on sales

Coca-Cola reported a decline in market share in India during the second quarter as rising aluminium costs and packaging constraints disrupted supplies and forced the beverage giant to adjust its pricing strategy in one of its most important growth markets. Chief Financial Officer John Murphy said the......

Games Workshop shares slide as tariffs and rising costs overshadow record profit

Shares of British miniature wargaming company Games Workshop declined despite the group reporting its strongest annual profit on record, as investors focused on rising costs, new tariffs and supply-chain challenges affecting future growth. The company behind the globally popular Warhammer franchise......

Global economy faces greater uncertainty as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

The global economy is entering a more complicated phase as geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and rapid technological developments combine to create new challenges for investors, businesses and policymakers. Economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian has warned that the latest developments highlight the......

Italy unveils new plan to curb fuel prices while protecting public finances

The Italian government is set to introduce a new package of measures aimed at limiting the impact of soaring fuel prices, as rising energy costs place increasing pressure on households, businesses and the country's public finances. The proposals, expected to be approved by the cabinet in Rome, come......

India sees no need for budget revision despite inflation and monsoon risks, finance minister says

India's government does not currently plan to revise its federal budget despite mounting concerns over inflationary pressures linked to unpredictable weather patterns and rising global energy costs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking on Sunday, Sitharaman emphasized that the......

JP Morgan warns El Nino and soaring energy costs threaten global inflation spike by 2027

Wall Street banking giant JPMorgan has issued a stark warning that the convergence of an intensifying El Nino climate phenomenon and soaring energy costs could drive global inflation up by approximately 0.3 percentage points by 2027, with emerging markets bearing the heaviest toll. According to a comprehensive......