Despite June CPI spike, inflation to go below 2% in 2026: Central bank

Inflation Is Surging: Here's How That Might Affect the Stock Market in 2026

U.S. consumers continue to deal with higher prices.

Mexico’s central bank holds interest rate at 6.50% while inflation continues to decline

Banxico sees headline inflation, which was at 4.45 in April, continuing to decline until it hits the long sought-after target rate of 3 in the second quarter of next year. The post Mexico’s central bank holds interest rate at 6.50 while inflation continues to decline appeared first on Mexico News Daily

PM says govt. should put top priority on reining in inflation

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday the government should focus on reining in inflation, after data showed that the country's consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 30 months last month due to the lingering impact of the Middle East conflict. Despite easing tensions in the Middle East, the government should not let its guard down as the economy is still facing challenges, such as high oil prices and a weakened Korean won, Han said while presiding over an emergency economic response

What to Expect in Markets This Week: A Post-Fed Inflation Reading and Earnings From a Hot Memory Maker

What to Expect in Markets This Week: A Post-Fed Inflation Reading and Earnings From a Hot Memory Maker

Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns

Conference Board chief economist Dana M. Peterson says inflation won't hit the 2 target until 2028 as market shocks lock in elevated consumer prices.

Europeans Are Terrified of Spending Money, and It’s Hurting the Economy

People around the world are feeling the sticker-shock of higher prices, but recent inflation has taken a larger psychological toll on the continent.

Will Markets Start To Price In Lower Inflation Risk?

Will Markets Start To Price In Lower Inflation Risk?

Higher Tokyo inflation, hawkish BoJ comments, up odds of October hike

ASIA/PACIFIC: Tokyo’s CPI inflation rose in June, suggesting that second-round effects from higher oil prices are increasing, while Bank of Japan officials are sounding more hawkish. With core prices likely to accelerate going forward, we have brought forward our BoJ rate-hike call to October from December

Europe's central bank head defends its recent rate hike to fight inflation

The head of the European Central Bank said the bank’s latest rate increase will help bring down inflation to its 2 target by next year

Consumer prices rose again in May — but has inflation peaked?

Consumer prices rose again in May — but has inflation peaked?

Key measure of inflation climbed in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

Inflation is rising — but U.S. consumers seem to be shrugging it off. A key measure of price growth accelerated in May as surging oil prices pushed costs higher

These were Ireland's most popular low-cost consumer brands last year

Inflation means the branded fast-moving consumer goods sector is grappling with more careful consumers.

Retail inflation likely to have breached 4% mark in June

Under the new 2024 base series, CPI inflation rose from 2.74 in January 2026 to 3.93 in May, increasing 45 basis points in the past month

Inflation jumps to 3.2 per cent in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan

Inflation jumps to 3.2 per cent in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan

Fixed power fees jump up to 70 per cent after regulator curbs usage charges

While power bills are set to fall from July 1, sudden increases in energy retailers’ grid-connection charges threaten to dilute some of these savings.

Why Falling Gas Prices Could Actually Hurt Small Businesses Next Month

Consumers kept spending through May’s inflation spike. Lower gas prices could make the next round of price hikes harder for businesses to sell.

Your mobile bills may go up by another 12-15% soon

Your mobile bills may go up by another 12-15% soon

BCR: Peru's inflation excluding food, energy, and transport stood at 1.6% in June 2026

Year-on-year inflation stood at 4 in June 2026, while 12-month core inflation excluding food and energy came in at 4.5, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) stated.

South Korean chipmakers are being paid such massive bonuses it’s becoming an inflation problem for the central bank

The Bank of Korea is worried that a wage-price spiral is increasing consumer demand and pushing up prices.

Restaurant, hotel prices drive Georgia's monthly inflation in June

Restaurant, hotel prices drive Georgia's monthly inflation in June

India’s June retail inflation at 4.38% on year

India’s June retail inflation at 4.38% on year

May inflation surge

Welcome to The Hill's Business Economy newsletter {beacon} Business Economy Business Economy The Big Story Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways Federal inflation data released Thursday showed prices rising at the fastest annual rate in three years, posing serious challenges for President Trump and policymakers. © The Associated Press...

Canada’s Inflation Problem Is Far From Over

Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 3.2 in May, coming in above expectations and once again exposing the fantasy that inflation was somehow defeated. Policymakers spent the past year congratulating themselves for bringing inflation down, yet the cost of living continues to rise while the economy itself is sliding toward recession. This is precisely the type []

Tekanan kos jadi cabaran utama sektor pengguna

PETALING JAYA: Tekanan kos yang semakin meningkat dijangka menjadi cabaran utama kepada syarikat-syarikat sektor pengguna pada separuh kedua 2026, sekali gus memberi tekanan kepada margin keuntungan walaupun permintaan pengguna masih kekal berdaya tahan. BIMB Securities berkata, inflasi kos dijangka menjadi tema utama bagi sektor itu pada bulan-bulan mendatang, didorong terutamanya oleh peningkatan kos berkaitan tenaga ... Read more The post Tekanan kos jadi cabaran utama sektor pengguna appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

¿Por qué el péndulo de Argentina podría romperse en 2027?

¿Y si esta vez se termina el péndulo en Argentina? El mercado ya mira hacia 2027 y empieza a ver señales de que el riesgo político que durante décadas espantó a los inversores podría estar cambiando. (Source: Bloomberg)

Inflation spiked to 3.2% in May amid higher gas prices, says StatCan

Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.

EDITORIAL: What does Mark Carney mean by ‘affordable?’

May’s annualized inflation rate of 3.2 highest it’s been since December 2023

Fed minutes reveal divides over interest rates in Kevin Warsh's first meeting

A few policymakers saw a case for raising rates immediately, while many others saw hikes as necessary soon if inflation stays elevated

Forever Stamp Prices Rise July 12: Should You Stock Up Now?

Forever Stamp Prices Rise July 12: Should You Stock Up Now?

Inflation's Ripple Effect

Sujan Munankarmi Generally, inflation means an increase in the prices of goods and services for a given period of time....

Editorial: Stubborn inflation feeds fear of more rates pain to come

Inflation numbers sit at the very heart of so much of our lives, and the latest figures brought little comfort.

Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely monitoring the situation as it navigates policy normalization amidst global economic uncertainties.

Why It Makes Sense to Invest In Floating Rate Funds Now

Given the upside risk to the inflation outlook, the probability is skewed towards a future rate hike rather than a cut. But how soon rates would move up seems unclear.

Inflation eases to 6.4% in June 2026 as fuel, food prices cool

Though lower domestic oil prices and cheaper major food items have pushed inflation down, it remains well above the government’s target range of 2 to 4

Risk perception in global markets rise amid high chip demand driving up costs

Inflationary risks shift to digital sector amid surging chip demand raising costs in AI, tech sectors, with potential Fed rate hikes dropping from 2 to 1 by year-end