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Inflation

International

Indonesia posts first trade deficit in six years, inflation accelerates

The core inflation rate, which strips out government-controlled prices and volatile food prices, was 2.76% in June.
Asean Business

Indonesia’s inflation rate hits three-month high of 3.34% in June

Germany, France and Italy all reported softer-than-expected inflation readings, while Spain was the only large economy where inflation did not ease. 
International

Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency

 Malaysia’s fuel supplies were sufficient to last until the end of August, with the government continuing efforts to secure additional reserves.
Asean Business

Malaysia expects energy price, supply instability for at least another year

Consumers’ expectations for inflation over the next five years slipped to 3.3 per cent from 3.9 per cent last month.
International

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

Japan’s businesses have been showing signs of a shift in their price-setting behaviours since the outbreak of the war in Iran.
International

Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping Bank of Japan on track for further hike

Adding pressure to gold, Federal Reserve policymakers have signalled growing support for higher borrowing costs.
Energy & Commodities

Gold steadies near US$4,000 as stronger dollar, rate outlook weigh

The surge in global energy prices means inflation will remain high this year and moderate next year as supply-side pressures ease, says the central bank.
Asean Business

Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, as expected

“With underlying inflation moving towards 2 per cent and financial conditions remaining accommodative," BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said in speech.
International

Bank of Japan’s governor Ueda reiterates risk of inflation exceeding 2% target, signals further rate hikes

The RBA has raised interest rates three times this year to 4.35% to head off a war-driven energy shock.
International

Australia consumer prices slip in May, but core inflation tops forecasts

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