Inflation

UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows

2026-09-01T00:05:40.000Z
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi has not given details on how to cover the shortfall of over 4 trillion yen  (US$25 billion) in annual tax revenue after the tax cut is introduced in April.

Japan PM Takaichi’s popularity holds steady despite price concerns

2026-08-31T03:52:50.000Z
US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh has affirmed his willingness to act to bring down persistent inflation.

Warsh’s inflation warning sets up September showdown for US Fed

2026-08-29T03:02:35.000Z
What would elevated bond yields mean for Asian economies and currencies?

Why Asia’s inflation scare may be overstated: a Morgan Stanley economist explains

2026-08-28T09:46:00.000Z
In Singapore, retirement portfolios tend to be concentrated in cash, fixed deposits and insurance products, says James Ooi of Tiger Brokers.

Retirement portfolios are getting eaten up by inflation. Here are some assets to consider

2026-08-28T06:00:00.000Z
ECB officials are widely expected to raise borrowing costs again in two weeks following June’s initial increase.

ECB officials discussed need for ‘mildly restrictive’ policy

2026-08-27T14:20:00.000Z
BOJ’s Ryozo Himino says: “We must balance the need to gain as much information as possible, and acting in a timely fashion to avoid being behind the curve on inflation.” 

BOJ deputy chief calls for timely rate hikes, focus on inflation risk

2026-08-27T07:16:06.000Z
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun Song attends a monetary policy meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27, 2026.

Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hike to curb inflation risks

2026-08-27T02:41:43.000Z
The RBA has raised interest rates at its first three meetings of this year and is likely to raise rates again this year, economists say.

Economists see RBA rate hike as early as September after hot CPI

2026-08-27T01:21:16.000Z
US consumers have faced record-high beef prices this year.

Trump says he signed proclamation to address ‘unreasonably’ high beef prices

2026-08-26T23:23:01.000Z