Inflation News and Price Index & Monetary Policy Updates
Asian markets extend selloff as hot U.S. CPI hits AI stocks
Asian equities open lower on Thursday as stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve may tighten policy later this year. The pressure is most ...
U.S. stocks face inflation, earnings catalysts in next trading session
Investors are heading into the next session after a sharp Wall Street selloff driven by sticky inflation concerns and renewed unease around the artificial intelligence trade. A fresh batch of U.S. ...
Federal Reserve signals further rate hikes likely as October move appears unlikely
Federal Reserve policymakers are still weighing whether borrowing costs need to rise again as inflation remains above the central bank's goal. San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly ...
U.S. transportation CPI rises in September as gasoline drives inflation
Consumer transportation costs in the U.S. increase sharply over the 12 months to September 2026, adding significantly to overall inflation. Gasoline accounts for the largest share of that rise, ...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expands research focus across prices, productivity and labor trends
Recent working papers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show a broad research agenda spanning post-pandemic pricing, automated data validation and labor market behavior. The 2025 and 2026 ...
Bitcoin drops on inflation-driven sell-off in crypto market
Crypto prices are under pressure after September core consumer inflation came in hotter than expected, reviving concern that the Federal Reserve may keep monetary policy tighter for longer. ...
Senate Banking Committee minority cites September CPI in criticism of Trump-era cost increases
Fresh U.S. consumer price data for September is fueling political scrutiny of household costs and wage pressure. Senator Elizabeth Warren says higher gas and housing prices, along with firmer core ...
Citigroup expects December Fed rate hike after inflation surprise
Persistent price pressures are prompting a shift in Wall Street expectations for U.S. monetary policy. Citigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in ...
Federal Reserve rate hike bets rise after hotter September inflation
A stronger-than-expected September inflation reading is pushing traders to reassess the Federal Reserve's path on interest rates before year-end. Markets now see higher odds of both an October ...
U.S. Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027
Older Americans are set to receive larger Social Security checks next year after a fresh inflation-linked adjustment increased the program's annual cost-of-living update. The 3.6% rise for 2027 ...
Philippines inflation outlook faces El Niño risk in fourth quarter
The Philippines faces a renewed inflation threat as weather-related supply shocks add to existing pressure from food, fuel and utility costs. Chinabank Research says a severe El Niño could push ...
U.S. inflation data lifts rate hike risk, pressures bitcoin
Stronger U.S. consumer inflation in September is reviving concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten policy again before year-end. The hotter-than-expected reading hits risk assets ...
BSP term deposit yields edge up as markets price in October rate hike
Philippine money markets are positioning for further monetary tightening, pushing up the average yield on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' seven-day term deposits even as demand stays firm. The ...
India's wholesale inflation reaches a record high in September
Rising costs of fuel, food and industrial raw materials further intensified wholesale price pressures in September. At 11.39%, this is the highest rate in the current WPI series, while ...
Lagarde sees no wider inflation spillover as energy prices surge
The European Central Bank has yet to detect signs that soaring energy costs are triggering a wider inflation cycle across the euro area, President Christine Lagarde said Wednesday. Her ...
U.S. Treasury yields edge lower as investors await inflation data
Bond markets are trading cautiously on Wednesday as investors look ahead to the September consumer price index report due later in the session. The reading is set to shape expectations for the ...
Spain inflation rate rises to 5% in September
Spain's price growth accelerates in September, with the EU-harmonised annual inflation rate reaching 5.0% after 4.6% in August. The final reading matches both the earlier flash estimate and the ...
Bank of England signals caution on market bets for four rate hikes
Investors are weighing how far UK borrowing costs may need to rise as policymakers assess inflation risks linked to the Iran war and broader price pressures. Bank of England Chief Economist Huw ...
Nigeria growth forecast rises, but economy trails African peers in IMF outlook
Nigeria is set to post its strongest economic expansion since 2022 under the International Monetary Fund's latest outlook for 2026. The fund projects growth of 4.2% in 2026, up from 4.0% in the ...
Gold holds range as U.S. inflation data tests rate outlook
Bullion prices are steady as investors await fresh U.S. inflation figures that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The market is also tracking rising geopolitical tension in ...
Singapore economy tops forecasts in third quarter
Singapore's economy continues to expand in 2026, although third-quarter growth slows from the previous quarter's four-year high. The 5.4% GDP increase still exceeds market expectations and ...
