What to look for in the delayed jobs, inflation data out this week
Two big dates on the economic calendar this week will give crucial clues about how the job market,…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…
Türkiye vows to maintain tight monetary policy, fiscal discipline
Türkiye will maintain its tight monetary policy and keep fiscal discipline to further lower inflation, Vice President Cevdet…
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
Lebanon’s economic crisis: Gold reserves as a lifeline?
BOURJ HAMMOUD, Lebanon (AP) — Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle…
RBA governor refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation, as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
CPI overhaul will result in contemporary inflation numbers
Lower weight to food items is likely to reduce volatility in monthly CPI prints, while the higher services…
Most Greek households report income lasts less than a month, survey shows
For six in ten Greek households, monthly income lasts only 18 days, highlighting growing pressure on both middle…
Cost of living WIN for households as grocery prices fall to 4 per cent — the lowest level for nine months
Grocery price inflation fell to four per cent in January, marking its lowest level since April. The inflation…
Food inflation across Europe: Which products saw the biggest price increases in 2025?
Food prices in the EU rose by 2.8% in 2025 compared with the previous year. Inflation was much…
Australia’s central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate Tuesday by a…
Australia raises rates for first time since late 2023 as inflation hits six-quarter high
Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks during a news conference at the bank’s…