Inflation

Malaysia's July CPI rises 1.8% y/y, below expectations
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.8% year-on-year in July, undershooting forecasts of 2.0% amid softening food and transport costs.

Croatia's July inflation slows to 3.9% from June's 4.5%
Consumer prices in Croatia rose 3.9% year-on-year in July, down from 4.5% in June, aligning with regional disinflation trends.

Global markets brace for rising inflation pressures
Central banks face renewed scrutiny as price pressures intensify across major economies, with key data points due this week.

Philippine central bank expects gradual inflation easing, warns of upside risks
Monetary Board projects slower price growth in coming months but flags risks from supply shocks and external factors. Inflation seen trending toward 2-4% target range.

France's July inflation climbs 2.4% year-on-year
Consumer prices in France rose 2.4% in July from a year earlier, slightly above market expectations, official data shows.

Japan’s July core inflation forecast at 1.8% on energy costs
Economists project Japan’s core consumer prices rose 1.8% year-on-year in July, driven by elevated energy costs despite softer demand.

Fed's Goolsbee calls latest inflation data 'better'
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee signals cautious optimism after recent inflation figures, but stresses need for sustained progress.

Argentina inflation accelerates to 2.1% in July
Monthly price growth in Argentina rose to 2.1% in July, up from June's 2.0%, as inflation pressures persist in Latin America's third-largest economy.

Argentina's July inflation climbs to 2.1% month-on-month
Consumer prices rose 2.1% in July, up from June's 2.0%, as food and energy costs continued to pressure households.


U.S. producer prices flat in July, matching forecasts
Wholesale inflation held steady last month as energy and food costs balanced out, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve's rate-cut deliberations.

U.S. PPI flat, misses expectations in latest data
Producer prices unchanged in May as forecasted growth fails to materialize, signaling persistent disinflationary pressures.

Poland to reduce fuel VAT, cap prices from Aug. 17
Government to lower VAT on gasoline and diesel while imposing temporary price ceilings to ease consumer costs amid inflation pressures.

Romania slashes diesel excise duty by 20% to curb fuel costs
Government reduces tax burden on diesel to ease inflationary pressure on transport and logistics sectors amid elevated energy prices.

Ireland’s inflation steady at 3.4% in July
Consumer prices rose 3.4% year-on-year, unchanged from June, as food and energy costs weighed on household budgets.

U.S. inflation proves stickier than July CPI suggests, analysts warn
Underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a mild July CPI reading, raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's policy path. Bitcoin's volatility reflects shifting market expectations.

Spain's July Inflation Accelerates to 3.9%, Exceeding Forecasts
Spain's annual inflation rate climbed to 3.9% in July, surpassing analyst expectations for the month.

Examining the Factors Behind Stable UK Food Inflation Rates
An analysis into why consumer food prices in the United Kingdom have avoided the sharp surges seen in other economic sectors.

Japan PPI Inflation Rises to 3.5-Year Peak in July Despite Missing Forecasts
Japan's producer price index inflation accelerated to a 3.5-year high in July, even though the increase fell short of market expectations.


U.S. PPI and jobless claims data due Thursday
Producer prices and unemployment filings set to provide fresh signals on inflation and labor market trends.

Russia's July inflation slows to 0.54% month-on-month
Consumer price growth eased to the lowest monthly rate since February, led by slower food and fuel price increases.

U.S. inflation cools slightly in July as energy prices retreat
Consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year, down from 3.4% in June, but underlying inflation pressures persist amid geopolitical risks.

U.S. stocks, dollar steady after July CPI matches forecasts
July consumer inflation rose 3.2% year-over-year, in line with estimates, as energy prices fell and shelter costs moderated. Benchmark equities and the dollar held gains after the data.

India’s July inflation rises to 4.45%, RBI stance seen unchanged
Consumer prices rose faster than expected, but analysts expect the central bank to maintain its policy stance amid growth concerns.

Global markets weighed down by persistent inflation pressures
Persistent inflation trends dominate investor sentiment, overshadowing other economic signals and driving cautious trading across equities and bonds.









