Singapore core inflation at 2.0% year-on-year in July, lower than expected
World 15:02 24/08/2026Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 2.0% in July from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.
Price hikes likely weigh on Japan households from summer
World 10:14 19/08/2026Japanese households will likely receive a further blow as companies reflect rising costs, stemming from high crude oil prices, in their goods and services prices in and after summer, putting a drag on economic growth.
Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
World 17:16 27/07/2026Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices and slow growth.
Japan pledges to back Asian nations over crude oil, inflation
World 17:16 06/05/2026SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN -- Japan has pledged to fully support developing Asian nations struggling amid crude oil shortages and inflation blamed on the ongoing Middle East tensions, at a series of gatherings held in Uzbekistan on Sunday and later, including an annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank.
Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if conflict lasts months, ECB poll shows
World 14:47 05/05/2026Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen after the COVID-19 pandemic if the conflict in Iran lasts months, disrupting the supply of fuel, hydrogen and helium, a European Central Bank survey showed on Monday.
Vietnam finance minister warns of rising inflation pressure after CPI surge
Economy 12:08 05/05/2026Vietnam is facing inflation risks after consumer prices rose sharply in April, prompting Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan to call for heightened vigilance as global fuel costs, electricity demand, and public service price adjustments continue to weigh on the economy.
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
World 14:59 29/04/2026Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as tensions in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week.
Australia's inflation slows slightly in February ahead of conflict-driven energy shock
World 13:56 25/03/2026SYDNEY -- Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though a conflict-driven spike in oil prices has since magnified inflationary risks.
IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher
World 16:00 09/03/2026TOKYO -- IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10-percent increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the year, would result in a 40-basis-point increase in global inflation.
Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures
World 15:05 12/02/2026SYDNEY - Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.
Japan retailers racing with low-priced goods amid inflation
World 17:51 01/01/2026TOKYO -- Japanese retailers are competing to offer low-priced goods as consumers continue to keep their purse strings tight amid inflation.
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
World 10:58 24/12/2025Australia's central bank this month considered whether a rise in interest rates might be needed in 2026 given a recent pick up in inflation, but felt it would take a "little" time to know for sure.
