Keywords: Inflation


Moroccan Journalist Youssef Siher Investigated in Italy Over Online Protest Movement

Italian authorities are investigating Moroccan journalist and researcher Youssef Siher, 30, over his alleged involvement in managing the social media presence of the October 17 Movement, an online initiative mobilizing against the rising cost of living. The case has drawn attention to the intersection......

Gold Prices Hit a Two-Week Low as Investors Reassess US Interest Rates

Gold prices have come under renewed pressure as investors reassess the outlook for US monetary policy, highlighting the growing influence of interest rates and inflation expectations on the precious metals market. The decline reflects a shift in market sentiment, with investors weighing the possibility......

Spain plans a 5% increase in the minimum wage ahead of snap elections

Spain’s government is reportedly preparing a new package of social measures that would include an increase of approximately 5% in the national minimum wage. The proposal was reported by Spanish newspaper El País, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plans, and comes as the government......

Volkswagen considers freezing wages until 2030 amid mounting cost pressures

Volkswagen is reportedly considering suspending salary increases for its workforce until 2030 as the German automotive group pursues a major restructuring and seeks to reduce costs. The proposal, reported by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and subsequently acknowledged by the company’s......

Italy’s inflation reaches a three-year high as energy prices surge

Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.2% in September 2026, up from 3.3% in August, reaching its highest level in three years as energy costs continued to climb, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The latest figures highlight renewed pressure on household budgets......

Three US polls show Trump’s approval at low levels as Democrats gain ground ahead of midterm elections

Three recent opinion polls indicate declining approval ratings for US President Donald Trump and an advantage for Democrats over Republicans among registered voters ahead of the November midterm elections. The findings highlight growing public dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of......

French unrest weighs on the euro and European stock markets

The euro weakened against the US dollar on Monday as violent clashes between police and protesters in several French cities heightened concerns about political and economic stability in Europe. The unrest, which escalated during the weekend, added to uncertainty in financial markets already facing pressure......

Protests sweep five European countries as living costs, housing and education fuel public anger

Rising living costs, concerns over education and worsening housing affordability have fuelled a wave of demonstrations across France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, with solidarity gatherings also reported in Germany on October 17 and 18, 2026. Although the protests differed in scale and motivation, they......

IMF raises global economic growth forecast for 2026 as AI investment accelerates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026, citing a recovery in investment linked to artificial intelligence (AI). However, the organisation has warned that rising energy costs and mounting financial risks could limit economies’ ability to......