Economy
ECB warns: Defence spending may raise inflation and interest rates
The ECB warns that increased defence spending could raise inflation and delay interest rate cuts in the eurozone.
Inflation
Latest Inflation news
51 articles
Economy
Eurozone households lower inflation forecast to 2.9% for 2026
Eurozone households' inflation expectations drop to 2.9% in July, according to the ECB; economic growth forecasts improve to -1.2%.
Economy
Negotiated wage pressure stabilises at 2.7% in the first quarter of 2027, according to the ECB
The ECB sets negotiated wage pressure at 2.7% for Q1 2027, with no significant changes from 2026.
Economy
Chilean Monetary Policy Group recommends maintaining rate at 4.5% due to rising oil prices and US tariffs.
The Monetary Policy Group of the University of Chile recommends keeping the rate at 4.5% due to rising oil prices and US tariffs.
Economy
The Fed Faces Its Second Meeting with Warsh Amid Pressure to Raise Rates
The Fed meets with Warsh at the helm. Investors expect rates to remain unchanged, but a third foresee a hike due to inflation.
Markets
The VN Index Needs Real Earnings to Reach 1,979 Points, Say Analysts
The VN Index is nearing 1,979 points, but analysts warn that the rise depends on corporate earnings, not just macroeconomic factors.
Markets
The Fed keeps rates at 3.50%-3.75% despite improvements in inflation and employment
The Fed maintains rates at 3.50%-3.75% amid improved inflation at 3.5% and unemployment at 4.2%, though Middle East conflict and oil prices keep alert.
Economy
Central Bank of Costa Rica lowers interest rate to 3% due to lower inflation
The Central Bank of Costa Rica reduces the Monetary Policy Rate to 3% amid inflation below target and a slowing economy.
Política
The Central Bank of Paraguay maintains the rate at 5.50% and analyses inflation and growth
The BCP keeps the rate at 5.50% annually after assessing contained inflation (2.1% year-on-year) and solid growth (GDP revised up to 4.5% for 2026).
Economy
Eurozone consumers moderate short-term inflation expectations in June
Perceived inflation in the eurozone falls to 3.6% in June, with one-year expectations dropping to 3.0%, according to the ECB survey.
Economy
ECB Cuts Growth Forecast for Eurozone to 0.6% for 2026
The ECB cuts its growth forecast for the eurozone to 0.6% for 2026, four tenths lower, according to the Q3 SPF survey.
Economy
ECB Keeps Rates Steady but Leaves Door Open for September Hike
The ECB maintains interest rates but leaves open the possibility of a hike in September if energy inflation and economic data demand it.