Plot Thickens for ECB: Inflation Remains Strong in Spain and Germany
The latest data suggests that price increases have yet to peak in Europe.
Ending America’s Trade War with China Won’t Stop Inflation
Tariffs are questionable economic policy, but their role in inflation is minimal.
US Inflation Hits 40-Year High
The result heaps further pressure on the Fed to move up the schedule of its rate normalization.
Agricultural Commodity Prices Surge through 2021
Weather, supply chain shortages, and geopolitics are combining to drive up prices for major agricultural exports around the world.
Emerging Markets Hike Rates to Get Ahead of Inflation
Though central banks have approached the problem with different levels of urgency.
Global Forecast (10-18-2021)
China’s growth slowdown, a new ‘Sputnik moment,’ and global stagnation fears amid higher energy prices.
SNAPSHOT: Inflation Week in Review
Reviewing noteworthy data releases from a big week in inflation indicators around the world.
Brazil Inflation Maintains Momentum through July
Inflation persists in Brazil despite extremely proactive efforts by the central bank to keep prices in check.
ECB Sets New Inflation Target in Rare Strategy Overhaul
Either the target or the loose monetary policy had to go. In the end it was the target.
Canada CPI Inflation Hits 10-Year High
May CPI numbers are making it harder to discount inflation as COVID-related economic distortion.