Page 101 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Cost of living rises in India as companies pass on higher prices
Companies from the Indian units of Unilever Plc and Suzuki Motor Corp. to homegrown JSW Steel Ltd. are raising prices in response to the global supply squeeze
 "Cost of living rises in India as companies pass on higher prices")
US economy not letting war, pandemic get in the way of a good time
There are signs also that larger changes, expected by economists as part of a 'normalizing' economy, are beginning to take shape
 "US economy not letting war, pandemic get in the way of a good time")
Inflation in 19 nations using euro soars to record 7.5% in March
Inflation in the eurozone has been setting records for months and is at its highest level since recordkeeping for the euro began in 1997
 "Inflation in 19 nations using euro soars to record 7.5% in March")
Britannia's planned price hike signals coming inflationary pain
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has roiled consumer firms across the world already contending with labor shortages and supply-chain constraints.
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RBI risks falling behind curve on curbing inflation like US Fed: SBI Funds
The Reserve Bank of India has confounded market expectations with its accommodative policy even as inflation breached its 6% limit for two months
 "RBI risks falling behind curve on curbing inflation like US Fed: SBI Funds")
Germany's inflation jumps to 7.3% to record 40-year high in March
German's inflation rate rose to 7.3 per cent in March on an annual basis, hitting a fresh 40-year high, according to official figures issued on Wednesday.
 "Germany's inflation jumps to 7.3% to record 40-year high in March")
Russia war ends era of globalisation that kept inflation low
Supply chains, already disrupted by the swift recovery from the pandemic recession, face renewed pressure
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Best of BS Opinion: Reflection of time, irreversible damage & more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Sri Lanka avoids recession in Dec quarter, GDP grows 3.7% in 2021
Sri Lanka's economy grew at a slower-than-expected 1.8% in the 4th quarter of the 2021 financial year, taking its full year growth to 3.7 per cent, data from the govt's statistics department showed
 "Sri Lanka avoids recession in Dec quarter, GDP grows 3.7% in 2021")
A Panglossian countenance on inflation
Central bank communication had moved decisively from "secrecy" to "transparency and accountability" over the decades.
Turkey announces tax cuts on several products to fight high inflation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced value-added tax (VAT) cuts on several products to fight inflation.
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War, inflation drag German consumer sentiment lowest since Feb 2021
German consumer morale looks set to slump heading into April as the Ukraine war pushed households' economic and income expectations to new record lows since the 2009 financial crisis, a survey showed
US recession warning? Part of yield curve inverts for first time in 16 yrs
Shorter maturities have been selling off faster than their longer-dated peers this year as investors ratchet up expectations the Fed will hike rates to combat inflation
 "US recession warning? Part of yield curve inverts for first time in 16 yrs")
Inflationary woes over commodity prices to maintain pressure on rupee
Inflationary concerns over elevated commodity prices are expected to maintain pressure on the Indian rupee during the upcoming week
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IMF approves $44 bn extended arrangement for Argentina to tackle inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a $44 billion extended arrangement for Argentina to strengthen the country's debt sustainability and tackle high inflation
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Female infanticide, child marriages to rise if inflation unchecked: Soren
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday said if inflation is not controlled then cases of female infanticide and child marriages will increase in the country.
 "Female infanticide, child marriages to rise if inflation unchecked: Soren")
Commodity prices set for 'best year since 1915': Report
A flurry of factors, such as the pandemic, lockdowns, civil unrest, war, excess monetary and fiscal stimulus and broken supply chains have resulted in epic inflation, BofA analysts said
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US weekly jobless claims fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969
Robust wage growth, though good news for workers, could feed into the already elevated inflation, increasing the risk of sustained high inflation, according to economists
 "US weekly jobless claims fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969")
Will India Inc pass on the rising input cost to consumers?
Rising crude oil prices, depreciating rupee and burgeoning raw material costs have put companies across sectors in a tight spot. Take a peek into this inflation conundrum and the effect on consumers
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Markets are not fully pricing in fuel-led inflation yet, say analysts
Retail prices of petrol and diesel had been on a freeze since October 2021 when crude oil prices were hovering around $80 a barrel
 "Markets are not fully pricing in fuel-led inflation yet, say analysts")