Inflation
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows in December
[TOKYO] Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed in the year to December on sliding fuel costs, data showed on Thursday, a sign falling crude oil prices were offering some relief to companies facing rising ...
Growing number of options traders see no Fed cuts in 2026
A steadying labour market gives central bankers less reason to keep cutting rates
Fed’s Barkin says central bank independence means better economic outcomes
RICHMOND Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin on Tuesday declined to comment on “stuff that’s been in the news,” a reference to the Trump administration’s threat of indictment against Fed Chair Jerome...
US Fed’s Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook
He said that it’s critical for the Fed to get inflation back to its 2 per cent target
UK consumers cut spending in December by most since 2021, Barclays says
[LONDON] Britain’s consumers reined in their spending in December by the most in almost five years, according to debit and credit card data from Barclays published on Tuesday, adding to other signs of...
India’s inflation stays low, leaves room for interest rate cut
It will be a very ‘close call’ as the government is set to revamp its inflation and GDP data by end-February, says economist Upasna Bhardwaj
Philippines central bank sees inflation rising toward target
It could bring an end to its easing cycle soon
Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery
[TOKYO] Japanese annual household spending unexpectedly grew in November, government data showed on Friday, rebounding from a sharp decline in October and aligning with a gradual recovery in private c...
Euro-area inflation slows to ECB goal, backing steady rates
Analysts believe the bank will keep rates unchanged in 2026, with risks skewed towards cuts than hikes in the first half
Australia CPI inflation flat in November, under forecasts
[SYDNEY] Australian consumer prices rose by less than forecast in November, data showed on Wednesday, but core inflation showed enough stickiness that investors still saw a risk interest rates would h...
