Inflation News and Price Index & Monetary Policy Updates
Bank of Japan seen lifting rates toward 2% as inflation pressure builds
Japan's central bank is expected to resume rate increases as inflationary pressure strengthens and policymakers signal greater resolve to contain price risks. Former Bank of Japan top economist ...
Philippines faces stagflation risk as S&P flags weak growth and persistent inflation
The Philippine economy is showing signs of stagflation as growth stays weak and inflation remains elevated, raising the prospect of interest rates staying higher for longer. S&P Global Ratings ...
U.S. labor market outlook points to firmer October payrolls, slower wage growth
Employers in the U.S. are expected to add more jobs in October after a soft September reading that economists partly link to calendar effects. A drop in annual wage growth below 3.0% would ...
Canada renews 2% inflation target through 2031
Canada is extending its monetary policy framework for another five years as policymakers confront geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade patterns and structural shifts across the economy. The ...
IRS raises 2027 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
U.S. taxpayers are getting wider federal income thresholds for 2027 as the Internal Revenue Service adjusts key tax provisions for inflation. The changes apply to tax year 2027 returns filed in ...
ECB weighs December rate hike as policymakers assess inflation signals
Euro zone monetary policy remains in focus after the European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged in November while officials leave open the possibility of another move next month. Christine ...
Richmond Fed signals gradual rate hikes as inflation concerns persist
With inflation still elevated and unemployment near record lows, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin says the central bank is likely to raise interest rates further. He indicates the ...
Federal Reserve backs gradual rate increases as inflation stays above target
With U.S. inflation still running above the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says policymakers need to move monetary policy into restrictive territory. Her comments ...
U.S. productivity growth accelerates as third-quarter labor costs fall
Stronger worker output in the third quarter is easing pressure on business labor expenses and reinforcing the view that wage dynamics are not driving inflation. The latest U.S. productivity data ...
Philippine economy likely slows to 2.7% growth in third quarter
Philippine economic growth is expected to ease in the third quarter as inflation stays elevated and consumer demand remains soft. Economists also see weak investment limiting the expansion, even ...
Philippines food inflation eases for lower-income households in October
Food inflation for households in the Philippines' bottom 30% income group slows to 9.4% in October from 9.8% in September, indicating slightly weaker price pressure on essential items. The shift ...
U.S. midterm result highlights voter focus on real incomes over headline economic data
Rising prices and uneven household gains are overshadowing strong top-line economic indicators in the political debate after the U.S. midterm elections. The result reinforces how voters respond ...
Swiss National Bank says policy strategy remains effective as inflation stays within target range
Switzerland's exposure to external shocks is keeping the Swiss National Bank focused on preserving price stability as global volatility continues to test the economy. Chairman Martin Schlegel says ...
Bank of England raises interest rate to 4% amid rising energy prices
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4% on Thursday, delivering its first increase in more than three years. The decision follows months of rising energy ...
Wall Street AI trade faces jobs report test as oil-driven inflation relief lifts broader market
Falling oil prices and easing inflation expectations are giving parts of the U.S. stock market room to recover even as Big Tech and AI-linked shares remain under pressure. Friday's October jobs ...
Philippines public finance weaknesses cloud 2027 budget debate
As debate over the proposed P7.2-trillion Philippine national budget for 2027 intensifies, broader concerns are resurfacing over whether public spending and borrowing are delivering enough ...
Philippines commentary flags weak growth, inflation and infrastructure gaps
Mounting concerns over the Philippine economy are centering on a combination of slower growth, elevated inflation and structural weaknesses across key sectors. The commentary argues that these ...
U.S. Congress faces pressure to roll back tariffs after voter backlash
Following the midterm elections, opposition to the president's tariff policy is emerging as a broader economic issue tied to inflation and household costs. Voter dissatisfaction reflects growing ...
Reserve Bank of Australia warns slipping inflation trust could raise policy costs
After a fifth interest rate increase this year, Australia's central bank is warning that public faith in its inflation strategy is weakening as households absorb higher borrowing costs. The ...
Philippine inflation accelerates to 7.8% as energy costs lift transport and utility prices
Consumer prices in the Philippines rise faster in October, pushing inflation to its highest level this year as energy costs feed through to household services and imported goods. The latest ...
Bank of Japan minutes show support for further rate hikes
Japan's central bank is reinforcing its tightening bias after lifting borrowing costs to their highest level in more than three decades at its September meeting. The latest policy minutes show ...
