Cost of living

Trump says he signed proclamation to address ‘unreasonably’ high beef prices

2026-08-26T23:23:01.000Z
A retail store in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2026. Japanese companies that buy foreign goods are looking for ways to insure against further yen weakness.
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Japan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness

2026-08-26T22:50:26.000Z
A gas meter displays energy charges in London, Britain, Aug 19, 2026. UK inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in July 2026.

UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills

2026-08-19T22:16:59.000Z
Consumption tax on food will be slashed to 1 per cent from 8 per cent for two years, supplemented by an additional 1 per cent rebate.

Japan’s ruling party backs Takaichi’s costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns

2026-08-05T03:30:17.000Z
Malaysia’s economy has outperformed expectations, but politically, Anwar’s wager looks increasingly fragile as support among Malay-Muslim voters remains stubbornly elusive.

UMNO-PAS marriage again? Anwar is staring down the barrel of a rekindled Malay unity pact

2026-07-28T01:00:00.000Z
Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday.

UK’s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

2026-07-19T22:08:34.000Z
A sign displays the prices of unleaded and premium petrol at a Speedway station in Los Angeles, California, July 2, 2026.

US consumer inflation slows more than expected in June

2026-07-14T13:44:30.000Z
Prices for steaks and hamburger meat soared after a persistent drought burned pasture lands and hiked costs of cattle feed.

Trump says Walmart will lower prices on ground beef, other items

2026-07-06T22:38:08.000Z
 Malaysia’s fuel supplies were sufficient to last until the end of August, with the government continuing efforts to secure additional reserves.

Malaysia expects energy price, supply instability for at least another year

2026-06-29T08:19:24.000Z
Consumers’ expectations for inflation over the next five years slipped to 3.3 per cent from 3.9 per cent last month.

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

2026-06-26T14:45:39.000Z