inflation
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financeUS Inflation Hits 3.8% in April, Highest in Three Years Amid Oil Surge
US inflation soared to 3.8% in April 2026, driven by surging oil prices from Middle East tensions. Markets now see 59.7% chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026.
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financeBOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
BOJ minutes reveal hawkish split with members flagging a near-term rate hike, potentially as soon as June, due to Iran war inflation risks.
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financeChina's Inflation Surges: PPI Hits 2.8%, CPI Rises 1.2%
China's April PPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, beating expectations, ending a 41-month deflation streak. CPI climbed 1.2%.
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financeFed Survey: Geopolitical Risk, AI Top Financial Stability Threats
Federal Reserve Spring 2026 survey shows geopolitical risk and AI now lead threats to US financial stability, surpassing inflation.
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financeUS-Iran Conflict Rumbles Fed Rate Cut Odds as Oil Spike Fuels Inflation Fear
Mounting energy supply shocks from the Middle East conflict are reshaping Fed rate cut expectations for 2026.
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financeMcDonald's Warns Pressure on Low-Income Customers Is Getting Worse
McDonald's warns that inflation, gas prices, and geopolitical tensions are straining low-income customers, with pressures expected to intensify.
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financeMalaysia Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Middle East Conflict Risks
Bank Negara Malaysia maintains rate at 2.75%, flags potential growth and inflation risks from prolonged Middle East war.
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financePhilippine Q1 GDP Misses Forecasts Amid Global Headwinds
Philippines Q1 GDP grew 2.8%, below 3.5% forecast. Delayed budget and Middle East crisis weigh on growth.