Inflation
Eurozone inflation to rebound to target next year, ECB survey shows
[FRANKFURT] Eurozone inflation is likely to remain broadly on the same path as seen three months ago, dipping below 2 per cent this year, then returning to target in 2027, the European Central Bank’s ...
Thai headline CPI drops more than forecast in January, to rise from April, ministry says
Some economists expect the central bank to cut the key rate again at its next meeting on Feb 25
Philippines reaffirms easing may soon end as inflation on target
The BSP has reduced its key rate by 200 basis points in its current easing cycle
Australia raises rates for first time in two years
Investors are now betting on a follow-up hike in May
South Korea’s January inflation rises 2% year on year, in line with forecast
Core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose 2% from a year earlier
The weak yen and the weakening US dollar are signs of financial fragility
But neither Japan nor America should meddle with exchange rates
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in January
[TOKYO] Core consumer in Japan’s capital slowed to a 15-month low in January due to the effects of petrol subsidies and easing price pressure on food, data showed on Friday, a sign consumers were gett...
Powell defends independence of Federal Reserve
It will maintain trust in central banks that monetary policy will not be abused for short-term gains that might win elections
Singapore’s economic growth to stay resilient in 2026 on AI tailwinds, pace to moderate: MAS
The central bank expects artificial intelligence capex to continue supporting electronics supply chains
US Fed holds rates steady, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilising job market
Policymakers voted 10-2 to hold the US central bank’s benchmark interest rate
