Inflation
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows, weak yen pressures import costs
The BOJ has stressed its readiness to continue raising interest rates if economic and price developments move in line with its forecasts
Australia’s central bank will raise rates again if inflation becomes entrenched, governor says
[SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank will raise rates again if inflation becomes entrenched, its governor said on Thursday, having just delivered the first rate rise in two years last week.
Australia central bank again warns inflation is too high
[SYDNEY] A top Australian central banker said on Wednesday inflation was too high and policy makers were committed to doing whatever was necessary to bring it to heel.
Fed’s Miran says data suggests Americans aren’t shouldering tariff hit
Miran’s view contradicted data showing that Americans are bearing the burden of paying for tariffs
Japan’s real wages down every month in 2025
Inflation-adjusted real wages fell 0.1 per cent in December from a year earlier
Eurozone inflation to rebound to target next year, ECB survey shows
[FRANKFURT] Eurozone inflation is likely to remain broadly on the same path as seen three months ago, dipping below 2 per cent this year, then returning to target in 2027, the European Central Bank’s ...
Thai headline CPI drops more than forecast in January, to rise from April, ministry says
Some economists expect the central bank to cut the key rate again at its next meeting on Feb 25
Philippines reaffirms easing may soon end as inflation on target
The BSP has reduced its key rate by 200 basis points in its current easing cycle
Australia raises rates for first time in two years
Investors are now betting on a follow-up hike in May
South Korea’s January inflation rises 2% year on year, in line with forecast
Core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose 2% from a year earlier
