Keywords: Inflation


Sri Lanka monetary stance remains appropriate, IMF says 3% growth target achievable

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka’s current monetary policy remains broadly appropriate, adding that the country still has a realistic path toward achieving its 3% economic growth target. According to the IMF mission chief for Sri Lanka, the country’s economic......

U.S. inflation rises while economic growth slows in first quarter

The United States economy showed mixed signals at the end of the first quarter of 2026, as inflation continued to rise while economic growth slowed more than expected. The latest economic indicators released on Thursday highlighted ongoing pressure on consumers and businesses, even as financial markets......

UK grocery inflation eases as Iran conflict impact remains limited

Grocery inflation in the United Kingdom has slowed in recent weeks, reaching its lowest pace since late 2024, according to market data from industry researchers. The moderation in price increases comes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict, which analysts say have not yet......

Morocco's manufacturing producer prices rise modestly in April 2026

Morocco's manufacturing sector recorded a 0.3% increase in producer price index in April 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The overall rise was driven primarily by price gains in the food and chemical industries, even as several......

JPMorgan sees end of goldilocks economy amid Iran war

The global economy is losing the conditions that once defined a “goldilocks” scenario of steady growth and moderate inflation, according to economists at JPMorgan. The bank links this shift to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted energy markets and created a persistent shock across......

Iran war risks cloud global growth outlook as energy shock deepens

The Reserve Bank of India and the European Commission have issued coordinated warnings over the economic fallout from the war involving Iran, pointing to rising risks for global growth and inflation. Both institutions link the escalation of tensions in the Middle East to persistent disruptions in energy......

Morocco’s inflation rate rises to 1.7% in April

Inflation in Morocco increased to 1.7% in April, up from 0.9% in the previous month, according to data released by the national statistics authority. The rise in prices was mainly driven by higher food and transport costs, which continue to have a strong impact on household spending. Food prices, a......

Japan’s inflation slows down in April

Inflation in Japan slowed in April despite ongoing concerns over rising energy prices and global economic uncertainty. According to official government statistics released on Friday, consumer inflation reached 1.4% year-on-year, compared with 1.8% recorded in March. The latest figures suggest that price......

JPMorgan expects Turkey’s Central Bank to raise interest rates to 40%

Investment bank JPMorgan Chase has predicted that the Central Bank of Turkey could soon increase its main interest rate to 40% in response to recent financial and political pressures affecting the country’s economy. According to analysts from the bank, the Turkish lira continues to face instability......