Keywords: Inflation


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......

Euro Zone current account surplus declines amid falling trade balance

The European Central Bank reported that the euro zone’s current account surplus narrowed significantly in March due to a sharp decline in the region’s trade surplus, reflecting ongoing economic pressures across Europe. According to the latest data, the seasonally adjusted current account......

Mitchells & Butlers reports slower sales growth amid weak consumer spending

British pub operator Mitchells & Butlers has reported slower sales growth in recent weeks as cautious consumers continue to limit spending amid ongoing economic pressures in the United Kingdom. The company stated that like-for-like sales growth weakened during the second quarter as well as in the......

Gold falls to six-week low as US yields rise

Gold prices declined to their lowest level in six weeks as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar reduced demand for non-yielding assets. The metal traded near 4,540 dollars per ounce after extending a month-long correction that has erased roughly 6 percent of its value. The downturn reflects......

Asia-Pacific airlines face collapse risk as fuel costs double

The Asia-Pacific aviation sector is under severe financial strain as fuel costs surge, prompting warnings that weaker carriers could face collapse if conditions persist. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines cautioned on Tuesday that jet fuel prices have doubled, creating what it described as a critical......

European stocks fall as Gulf tensions fuel inflation fears

European equity markets fell on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment, with energy prices remaining elevated due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The downturn extended a broader global risk-off move,......

Global bond rout deepens as war driven inflation reshapes rate outlook

A sharp global selloff in government bonds intensified Monday as persistent conflict between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and forced investors to reassess expectations for interest rates across major economies. Surging energy costs and accelerating inflation have fueled concerns......

African nations seek financing alternatives as Iran war fuels inflation surge

The 2026 conflict involving Iran has intensified economic pressure across Africa, triggering a sharp rise in inflation, tighter monetary policy and renewed concerns over debt sustainability. The disruption to energy flows following instability around the Strait of Hormuz has added further strain to economies......