Page 109 - Latest Updates on Inflation
High WPI inflation 'blessing in disguise' for toll road projects: Icra
Rating agency Icra said high Wholesale Price Index inflation is a blessing in disguise for toll road projects as toll collections are set to witness 14-15% growth in 2022-23
 "High WPI inflation 'blessing in disguise' for toll road projects: Icra")
New Bundesbank president takes charge with warning on inflation risks
While Nagel acknowledged that temporary factors are partly to blame for current pressures, he also called the medium-term outlook 'exceptionally uncertain'
 "New Bundesbank president takes charge with warning on inflation risks")
Japan households' inflation expectations rise: BOJ survey shows
The survey, which was conducted between Nov. 5 and Dec. 1, also showed more households expect prices to rise five years from now compared with the previous survey in September.
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SL could go bankrupt this year as inflation rises to record levels: Report
Sri Lanka is facing a deepening financial and humanitarian crisis that could lead it to bankruptcy in 2022 as inflation rises to record levels, said a media report.
 "SL could go bankrupt this year as inflation rises to record levels: Report")
Omicron blow: Rupee expected to weaken on inflation, infection woes
Likely surge in bond yields along with rising Covid cases are expected to weaken the Indian rupee during the upcoming week.
 "Omicron blow: Rupee expected to weaken on inflation, infection woes")
Euro ignores inflation jump, dollar awaits US jobs data
Traders were unmoved by euro zone inflation rising to 5% in December, a record high figure that was above analysts' consensus forecast for 4.7%
 "Euro ignores inflation jump, dollar awaits US jobs data")
Inflation in euro region unexpectedly hits record in test for ECB
Consumer prices jumped 5% from a year earlier in December -- faster than the previous month's 4.9% gain and more than the 4.8% median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists
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Inflation hits record of 5% in 19 countries using the euro
The rise was led by a surge in energy prices, according numbers released Friday by the European Union's statistical office
Varun Gandhi visits Pilibhit, targets govt over inflation, unemployment
Targeting his own party's government over inflation and unemployment, local BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Wednesday said important resources of the country were being sold in the name of privatisation.
 "Varun Gandhi visits Pilibhit, targets govt over inflation, unemployment")
Turkey's Erdogan pledges to reduce inflation to single-digit level
Erdogan said they will increase salaries for civil servants by 30.5 per cent and they will ensure an inflation level-based increase in the pensions of the retired citizens
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Turkey's inflation hits a 19-year high of 36% as purchasing power erodes
The yearly inflation rate was the highest since September 2002
 "Turkey's inflation hits a 19-year high of 36% as purchasing power erodes")
BJP govt gives 'inflation' as new year gift to people: Cong leader Sapra
Bharatiya Janata Party has given 'inflation' as a new year gift to the people of the country, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Sapra said on Sunday.
 "BJP govt gives 'inflation' as new year gift to people: Cong leader Sapra")
Things to watch out for in 2022
Cystal ball gazing for the trends and challenges for the banking sector in the New Year
Amid rising inflation in Pakistan, Imran Khan govt proposes to raise taxes
With rising inflation in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government on Thursday tabled a mini-budget in the assembly, proposing to raise a variety of taxes in the country
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Rural demand for FMCG products impacted in Q3 due to high inflation
Key reasons: Inflation, Omicron fears, uneven rainfall hurting crop production
 "Rural demand for FMCG products impacted in Q3 due to high inflation")
Inflationary pressure may pinch consumer pocket less in 2022: Here's why
Looking back, 2021 was a bad year for consumers as they grappled with high prices and many also saw decline in incomes, job as well as business losses
 "Inflationary pressure may pinch consumer pocket less in 2022: Here's why")
Rising global Covid cases to impact capital flows, push inflation: Ind-Ra
Rising Covid cases globally have the potential to impact capital flows as well as heighten inflation, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
 "Rising global Covid cases to impact capital flows, push inflation: Ind-Ra")
The Opposition missed the real hot button issue: inflation
In the last 20 years or so, the opposition parties have been more concerned with posturing rather than the national interest.
FMCG players expect better growth, lesser inflationary pressure in 2022
With a revival in demand and consumption, FMCG companies are looking forward to 2022 with positivity and hopes of sustaining a healthy growth trend across both rural and urban markets
 "FMCG players expect better growth, lesser inflationary pressure in 2022")
Gold a good investment option during uncertain times, high inflation
Rebalancing the portfolio by booking some profits in equity might be a good hedge for an extended bearish period.
 "Gold a good investment option during uncertain times, high inflation")