stagflation

THE BOTTOM LINE

Is stagflation returning? That mostly depends on the Iran war

2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
How will BOJ’s historic rate hike affect markets?

A fully live Fed, historic BOJ hike and Singapore’s stagflation problem

2026-06-19T09:46:00.000Z
More than three months into the Iran conflict, higher oil prices are compounding risks for highly indebted borrowers.

Global junk debt flashes warning on growing risk of stagflation

2026-06-11T02:10:41.000Z
Just four stocks are responsible for more than half of the S&P 500’s gains in 2026.

Bond sell-off threatens to knock AI stock frenzy off course

2026-05-17T03:53:08.000Z
The Philippines stands out as having been struggling economically even before the US and Israel attacked Iran.

Philippines downplays stagflation risk, vows to boost spending

2026-05-08T06:27:07.000Z
China’s stocks and currency have drawn investor attention in recent weeks, as they have also held up well where other assets have suffered.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China’s bond market

2026-04-14T09:04:59.000Z
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva speaking ahead of the IMF/World Bank's spring meetings, says "there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo".

IMF warns of stagflationary shock ahead

2026-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
Any protracted increase in oil prices is likely to be magnified by the fact that governments are running low on policy ammunition to counter it.

Why this oil shock is different

2026-04-07T09:38:36.000Z
History suggests that when energy costs surge, the consequences rarely remain confined to the pump.
THINKING ALOUD

The growing odds of a US stagflation trap

2026-04-06T23:00:00.000Z
Tehran, Iran on Mar 22. Iran has determined that it faces an existential threat and seems to have decided that its best course of action is to inflict as much pain as possible on global financial markets.

Recession risks rise for global economy

2026-03-23T03:17:40.000Z