288 stories tagged #inflation

  1. US Inflation Hits 3.8% in April, Highest in Three Years Amid Oil Surge
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    US 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. BOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
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    BOJ 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. China's Inflation Surges: PPI Hits 2.8%, CPI Rises 1.2%
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    China'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%.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Fed Survey: Geopolitical Risk, AI Top Financial Stability Threats
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    Fed 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. US-Iran Conflict Rumbles Fed Rate Cut Odds as Oil Spike Fuels Inflation Fear
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    US-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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. McDonald's Warns Pressure on Low-Income Customers Is Getting Worse
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    McDonald'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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Middle East Conflict Risks
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    Malaysia 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Philippine Q1 GDP Misses Forecasts Amid Global Headwinds
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    Philippine 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.

    last mo. 1 min read