Taiwan’s CPI upside surprise shines spotlight on potential September rate hike

3 key questions for China’s second half of 2026

ASIA/PACIFIC: China’s economy has seen a growing divergence this year, with two distinct K-shaped trends moving in opposite directions. Here, we look at three questions for the second half of 2026: does the divergence persist, does the central bank rethink its policy framework, and do policymakers deploy additional support?

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

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Taiwan's inflation will end up below 2 percent in 2026 even though the consumer price index's (CPI) growth in June hit a 17-month high of 2.60 percent, central bank Governor Yang Chin-long (楊金龍) said Tuesday.

BNSI reports 0.35 percent rise in March inflation as fuel and transport costs climb

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Inflation in The Bahamas continued its upward trend in March 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 0.35 percent compared to February, according to the latest report from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI). The latest figure follows a sharper 0.95 percent increase recorded between January and February, reflecting ongoing fluctuations []

(3rd LD) Consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June on Middle East war impact

SEJONG, July 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose more than 3 percen...

Weak consumer demand keeps China inflation in check despite rising producer costs

BEIJING: China’s consumer price index rose less than expected in June while producer price inflation accelerated to its strongest pace in nearly three years, data showed Thursday, as elevated energy costs continued to weigh on household demand. Consumer prices increased 1 in June from a year earlier, below the 1.1 median forecast in a Reuters ... Read more The post Weak consumer demand keeps China inflation in check despite rising producer costs appeared first on BOL News.

Hormati hak Kedah, semak semula pajakan Pulau Pinang

ALOR SETAR: Kadar bayaran pajakan Pulau Pinang berjumlah RM10,000 setahun serta pemberian sumbangan khas sebanyak RM10 juta setahun yang bermula pada 2018 kepada kerajaan negeri Kedah tidak lagi setimpal dengan nilai semasa. Sultan Kedah, Sultan Sallehuddin, Sultan Badlishah bertitah, bayaran pajakan yang diterima kerajaan negeri ketika ini masih berasaskan perjanjian yang dimeterai sejak sekian lama. ... Read more The post Hormati hak Kedah, semak semula pajakan Pulau Pinang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

An All-Time High for Stamps: USPS Is Raising Its Prices Again on July 12—but Experts Say the Increase Won’t Work

The agency continues to grapple with mounting financial pressures.

Oman's inflation rises 3.8% in May 2026

Oman's inflation rises 3.8% in May 2026

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

Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?

Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?

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

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

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.

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.94%

Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 1.94%

China's CPI up 1% in June

China's CPI up 1% in June

Government tweaks phrasing on BOJ in draft policy plan

The draft of Japan's economic and fiscal agenda adds a reference to inflation, calling for appropriate monetary policy that contributes to stable price increases.

Tim Wilson grills Jim Chalmers over Labor’s ‘economic incompetence’ and ‘broken promises’

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson has grilled Treasurer Jim Chalmers over Labor’s economic incompetence. “Core inflation has risen from 3 per cent to 3.6 per cent over the last year,” Mr Wilson said during Question Time on Wednesday. “Following the treasurer’s failed budget of broken promises and higher taxes, was the treasurer’s promise of ‘inflation has turned the corner’ a further broken promise, or is it just due to economic incompetence?”

Buckle Up! Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's 10-Word Statement on Inflation Implies That Wall Street Will Be Forced to Take Its Medicine.

A three-year high for inflation may force the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) into action.

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 Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation showed prices rising 4.1 percent over the past year and 0.7 percent in May alone. While much of the increase came from higher energy...

Traveling to China Carries High Risks: Taiwan National Security Bureau Chief Exposes China’s Surveillance Network

China’s implementation of the “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” on July 1 has drawn attention to new risks that Taiwanese citizens may face when traveling to China for exchanges, business, or tourism. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) Director Tsai Ming-yen said at the Legislative Yuan on July 6 that in recent years, the []

US Fed's inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concern ‌about high inflation mounted at the US central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more stripped-down policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might require interest rate hikes. A few participants at the June 16-17 meeting said there was already a case to raise borrowing costs, even though ‌they ultimately agreed with their colleagues to hold rates steady at this

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

Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 162.350 162.09 -0.16 Sing dlr 1.293 1.2922 -0.08 Taiwan dlr 32.155 32.143 -0.04 Korean won 1512.000 1515.8 +0.25 Baht 33.380 33.32 -0.18 Peso 61.554 61.416 -0.22 Rupiah 17990.000 [] The post Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains appeared first on Interaksyon.

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PM hints at 'good news' when asked about STPM allowances on Johor campaign trail

Anwar refused to say more as it may violate election rules.

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

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