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Keywords: Inflation
Producer prices in the United States rose sharply in September, recording their largest monthly increase since March 2022 and adding to concerns about persistent inflation. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed 1.3% from August, signalling......
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, could intensify risks facing global agriculture and food security. The two pressures may reinforce each......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the continuation of the war in the Middle East poses a major threat to economic stability across the region and Central Asia, with disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure weighing on growth prospects. The scale......
Global financial markets came under pressure on Thursday as shares linked to artificial intelligence (AI), particularly semiconductor manufacturers, suffered sharp losses. Asian exchanges recorded some of the steepest declines, while demand for government bonds increased, pushing borrowing yields lower......
The World Bank has revised its economic growth projections for Nigeria upward, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3% in 2026 and an average rate of 4.4% through 2028. The updated outlook, published in the institution’s latest half-yearly economic report on the West African country,......
Confidence among small businesses in the United States weakened in September 2026 as business owners continued to grapple with rising operating expenses, high borrowing costs and difficulties recruiting qualified workers. The latest figures suggest that many smaller firms remain cautious about expanding......
Morocco’s banking sector remains resilient, profitable and adequately capitalised despite external economic shocks, according to Jason Wu, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department. Speaking in Bangkok on the sidelines of the IMF and World......
Hunger in South Africa reached its highest reported level since 2010 in 2025, highlighting the continued pressure on household budgets despite a slowdown in food price inflation. According to the 2026 South African Food Security Index, 12% of households reported experiencing hunger last year, compared......
Germany’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in September 2026, reaching its highest level since December 2023 as rising energy costs placed renewed pressure on households and businesses. The Federal Statistical Office confirmed the preliminary figures on Tuesday, highlighting energy prices......