Tag: #inflation

Canada inflation rises to 3.1% in September; core measures ease ahead of Bank of Canada decision

CPI rose 3.1% in September as gasoline and energy surged, while the Bank of Canada’s preferred core inflation gauges cooled before its Oct. 28 policy decision.

#canada, #inflation, #bankofcanada, #cpi

U.S. Consumer Prices Accelerated in September as Gasoline and Shelter Push Inflation Up

September CPI rose 0.6% as gasoline surged and shelter costs climbed; core CPI climbed to 2.6%, complicating the Fed’s path back to 2%.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve

BEA Revises U.S. Q2 GDP Up to 2.2% as Inflation Remains Elevated

BEA's third estimate lifts U.S. Q2 GDP to a 2.2% annualized rate; PCE inflation rose 5%. State growth ranged from 4% in New York to −2.3% in West Virginia.

#economy, #gdp, #inflation, #bea

Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate to 4.60%, Flags Inflation Risks

RBA raised the cash rate 25bps to 4.60%, citing persistent inflation, global energy and AI-driven price pressures and leaving open the possibility of further hikes.

#rba, #interestrates, #australia, #inflation

U.S. Manufacturing Hits 52-Month High in S&P Global Flash PMI, Raising Inflation Concerns

S&P Global’s flash PMI shows U.S. manufacturing surged to a 52-month high in September, boosting growth outlook while heightening inflation and rate risks.

#manufacturing, #economy, #inflation, #pmi

BOJ minutes show shift from lifting to 'anchoring' 2% inflation, stoking debate over further rate hikes

July BOJ minutes show policymakers shifting focus from lifting inflation to anchoring it at 2%, prompting debate on timing and pace of further rate increases.

#boj, #inflation, #monetarypolicy, #japan

Fed Raises Policy Rate to 3.75%–4.00% in First Hike Under Chair Kevin Warsh

On Sept. 16 the Fed raised its policy rate to 3.75%–4.00% — the first hike under Chair Kevin Warsh — and projected rates to stay elevated.

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ECB Raises Key Rates by 25 Basis Points, Warns Inflation Will Stay Above Target for Years

ECB raised its three key rates by 25 basis points, projecting inflation above 2% through 2028 while euro-area growth remains weak.

#eurozone, #ecb, #interestrates, #inflation

AAA: August 2026 Was First August With U.S. Gasoline Above $4 Every Day

AAA says August 2026 was the first August on record with U.S. national average gasoline above $4 a gallon every day, underscoring persistent summer fuel costs.

#gasoline, #fuel, #energy, #inflation

U.S. PCE Inflation Remains at 3.7% in July; Real Consumer Spending Barely Rose

July PCE inflation stayed at 3.7% (core 3.3%), well above the Fed's 2% goal, while real consumer spending was essentially flat.

#inflation, #pce, #federalreserve, #consumer-spending

BEA's Second Estimate: U.S. Q2 GDP 1.5%, Underlying Demand and Inflation Stronger

Second BEA estimate leaves Q2 GDP at 1.5% but shows stronger private demand, firmer inflation and a sharp jump in corporate profits.

#economy, #gdp, #inflation, #corporateprofits

U.S. Consumer Inflation Rises 0.1% in July; Shelter Costs Account for Most of Gain

Headline CPI rose 0.1% in July (3.4% y/y); core CPI up 0.2%. Shelter costs accounted for roughly two‑thirds of the monthly increase as energy fell.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve, #consumerprices

RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% and Warns Further Hikes Remain Possible

Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 4.35% on Aug. 11, stressing the pause is not easing and warning it may raise rates if inflation risks rise.

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BOJ Says Inflation Will Be 'Clearly Above 2%' From H2 FY2026, Signals Further Rate Hikes

BOJ says core CPI will be clearly above 2% from H2 fiscal 2026, trims near-term outlook due to temporary relief measures and signals more rate hikes.

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Bank of Japan Signals Ongoing Rate Hikes as It Sees Slower Growth in Fiscal 2026

BOJ says it will keep raising interest rates even as it expects Japan's economy to slow in fiscal 2026; inflation seen above 2% from H2 2026.

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