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Inflation rises in April, reaching 2.2% year-on-year

Inflation accelerated again in April, reaching 2.2% year-on-year, according to preliminary estimates published by the national statistics institute. This increase marks a sharp rise compared to the 0.3% recorded in January, reflecting renewed pressure on prices in recent months. The surge is largely......

Inflation rises in Germany and Spain ahead ECB rate decision

Prices across Europe moved higher in April as Germany and Spain reported fresh increases in inflation ahead of a key monetary policy meeting by the European Central Bank. The latest figures point to persistent price pressures linked to energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in......

Indian food company faces rising costs as Middle East tensions push oil prices higher

Indian consumer goods group AWL Agri Business is facing mounting cost pressures as global oil-linked expenses surge בעקבות geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to company executives, the cost of key inputs—such as fuel, chemicals and packaging materials—has increased......

Bank of Japan holds rates in split vote as Iran war lifts inflation risks

The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.75 percent in a closely divided decision, with three policymakers voting for an increase to 1 percent. The 6 to 3 split highlights rising concern within the central bank as the war in Iran drives energy prices higher and intensifies inflationary pressures.......

Travis Perkins sales decline as weak construction demand weighs on performance

British building materials supplier Travis Perkins has reported a decline in first-quarter sales, reflecting weaker demand across the construction sector. The company indicated that like-for-like sales dropped compared to the same period last year, as the building industry continues to face pressure......

Energy prices push German consumer sentiment to a three-year low

German consumer confidence is expected to decline further in May, reaching its lowest level in three years, as rising energy costs continue to weigh heavily on household finances. According to a recent survey conducted by market research institutions, the consumer sentiment index dropped significantly......

Eurozone growth outlook cut as Iran conflict fuels stagflation fears

The eurozone economy slipped into contraction in April as escalating tensions involving Iran disrupted energy flows and weakened demand across the bloc. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, eroded consumer confidence, and drove business sentiment to its lowest level in nearly......

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates at 2.25% as oil shock seen as temporary

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in its upcoming policy decision, as economists assess the recent rise in oil prices as a short-lived shock unlikely to alter the broader inflation outlook. The expected decision comes amid global economic uncertainty......

European central bank survey shows limited signs of second-round inflation effects

A new survey from the European Central Bank (ECB) suggests that rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions are not yet translating into broader inflation pressures in the euro area economy. According to the European Central Bank, firms across the eurozone expect inflation to increase in the......