Inflation

China’s inflation cools as Iran war oil shock starts to ease

2026-08-09T07:38:49.000Z
The producer price index rose 3.5 per cent from a year earlier in July, China’s National Bureau of Statistics data showed, easing from 4.1 per cent in June.

China consumer, factory prices rise less than expected as deflationary pressure persists

2026-08-09T04:01:40.000Z
The drop was led by declines in spending on food, utilities, transportation and communications and apparel.

Japan’s households continue to cut spending despite wage gains

2026-08-07T00:57:07.000Z
The Fed should be “vigilant to watch the information as it comes in, but be very prepared to take action” if needed, Mary Daly said.

US Fed’s Daly says central bank was right to hold rates steady at July policy meeting

2026-08-06T03:59:11.000Z
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the Fed is running out of space to deal with inflation given how long it has overshot the 2 per cent target.

US Fed’s Cook ready to raise rates if inflation doesn’t start easing

2026-08-06T00:17:59.000Z
The Philippines has had among the fastest inflation and among the slowest growths in South-east Asia in 2026.

Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.2% in July, easing pressure on rates

2026-08-05T07:02:55.000Z
Thailand’s CPI rose 1.95% in July from a year earlier, slowing from 2.42% in June.

Thai inflation eases to 1.95% in July, slowing for third month

2026-08-05T04:35:53.000Z
Fed officials are divided over how much they need to do to tame inflation, which has been above the central bank’s target for more than five years. 

Fed’s Schmid says tighter policy needed to reduce inflation

2026-08-05T02:36:18.000Z
“Overall consumer price index rose 1.7 per cent year-on-year in June, showing only moderate rises,” Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said.

Japan’s economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation

2026-08-04T03:57:57.000Z
New vehicle sales rose 3 per cent in June.

Australia household spending jumps as fuel spike drives EV surge

2026-08-04T03:06:53.000Z