Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Seoul LP bars: A laid-back nightlife alternative for non-drinkers
But as a casual teetotaller who has the rare drink, the pervasive drinking culture in South Korea was…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
Investors are left with nowhere to hide as stagflation shock erodes traditional havens
Investors are finding few places to take cover as a fresh supply shock ripples across global markets, upending…
PPI inflation February 2026:
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising…
Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists
A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a Chevron gas station in Palo Alto, California, US,…
Middle East tensions build ahead of Fed
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday,…
How Iran oil shock differs from 1970s stagflation
Key Points Fears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following…
Trump can’t ‘drill, baby, drill’ his way out of this Iran oil crisis
President Donald Trump promised to “drill, baby, drill” on the presidential campaign trail. It’s not going to bail…
Retail prices could rise after Strait of Hormuz closure
The Iran war could soon mean higher prices on store shelves for consumers. Iran’s effective closure of the…
Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%
Economic growth was much slower than expected in the final three months of 2025 while core inflation rose…
Iran war heightens affordability issues ahead of March Fed meeting
Amid a war in Iran, inflation pressures, a weakening job market and an uncertain outlook for tariff policy, Federal…