Why we’ll inevitably lay waste to green power fantasy
The energy transition drifting into the doldrums should surprise no one (“Green power fading fast”, 27/1). Wind turbines…
China’s consumer prices return to growth as deflationary pressures persist
China’s consumer prices returned to growth in October – though the near-zero figure still pointed to persistent deflationary…
The cost of eating healthy in India is falling, but is it really nutritious IndiaSpend report
The idea of eating healthily, as tempting as it sounds, is closely tied to affordability. With rising food…
Our chocolate, coffee and oats have been getting smaller for years
Over the years, prices have gone up as products have got smaller. Experts examine how long the trend…
Could you eat for a week for $50?
I spent $490 at the supermarket on the weekend. It was a big shop, we bought some wine,…
Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots
Shoppers look at school supplies at a Walmart in Dallas on August 12. – LM Otero/AP Americans ramped…
Inflation resurges in July, with consumer prices rising more than expected
Inflation posted a resurgence in July, with consumer prices rising 2.8 per cent annually, according to the monthly…
Over 90% of low-income Japanese families struggling to feed their children: survey
More than 90 per cent of low-income households in Japan are struggling to afford food for their children…
Morocco Consumer Prices Slip 0.1% in July as Food Costs Ease
Rabat – Consumer prices in Morocco edged down in July 2025, offering households a modest reprieve at a…
Legs of lamb almost double in price at supermarkets amid drought
The price of a leg of lamb in supermarkets has almost doubled in the past 18 months, as…
Lineage says high food prices weighing on warehouse occupancy
Temperature-controlled warehouse operator Lineage Inc. said high food prices and tariff uncertainty are weighing on customer inventories. The…