New CPI series reshuffles state-level inflation rankings for January | Economy & Policy News
Telangana illustrates the scale of the shift. Its inflation print of 4.92 per cent in January…
Valentine’s Day Spending: K-Shaped Economy Affects Consumers
Even Valentine’s Day might not be immune to the economy’s uneven tilt this year. Take it from the…
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and…
Reality behind Trump’s tariffs, AI job losses and Japan’s debt
Welcome to another roundup of interesting news and events from around the econosphere, from my traditional, 100% handcrafted…
Westpac sees lift in NZ inflation expectations ahead of February RBNZ meeting
Westpac: near-term NZ inflation expectations likely to rise in Q1 RBNZ survey Summary: Westpac expects a lift in…
Europe’s China shock worsens as trade deficit widens – POLITICO
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning estimates that a quarter of the country’s exports are “directly threatened”…
Why personalised loans are taking centre stage in 2026
“Technology should do the hard work, so people can do the things that make them the happiest in…
January inflation report could confirm recent good news on prices
Friday will round out a busy week of data on the U.S. economy, with the January Consumer Price…
New Zealand manufacturing PMI eases to 55.2 but signals solid expansion (vs. January 56.1)
NZ manufacturing opens 2026 in solid expansion territory, with production and new orders leading, though confidence softens. Summary:…
India’s revamped inflation data addresses IMF concerns, says statistics secretary Saurabh Garg
India’s consumer inflation index, based on the new series, addresses the International Monetary Fund’s concerns about the country’s…
Turkish central bank lifts inflation forecast range, vows tight stance
The Turkish central bank lifted its year-end inflation forecast to the 15%-21% range, while keeping its interim target…
KWAP launches Jana MyPesara for retirees
PETALING JAYA: Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has launched a RM20mil microfinancing programme aimed at helping public-sector retirees generate…