Page 19 - Latest Updates on Inflation
US dollar drifts lower ahead of inflation data; yen nears 34-year lows
Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, data showed on Monday, suggesting higher prices kept up pressure on consumers' spending appetite
 "US dollar drifts lower ahead of inflation data; yen nears 34-year lows")
RBI wants inflation elephant in the forest. Can pricier oil bring it back?
After witnessing sustained moderation, cost push pressures faced by firms, the RBI said, are showing upward bias
 "RBI wants inflation elephant in the forest. Can pricier oil bring it back?")
Inflation targeting framework is the focus: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das
The RBI projects CPI will be 4.5 per cent for the whole year, and growth will be 7%
 "Inflation targeting framework is the focus: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das")
RBI lowers quarter-wise inflation forecast for FY25, holds key rate steady
Inflation 'elephant has left the room and it appears to be on its way to the forest,' says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das
 "RBI lowers quarter-wise inflation forecast for FY25, holds key rate steady")
Inflation declines in Europe again; here's what it means for interest rates
The bank meets April 11 but the first reduction in borrowing costs is not expected until June despite an economy that's failing to grow, several analysts said
 "Inflation declines in Europe again; here's what it means for interest rates")
Consumer sentiment of urban Indians dips to a 4-month low, shows data
Rural consumer sentiment is at its highest level thus far in 2024
 "Consumer sentiment of urban Indians dips to a 4-month low, shows data")
India's economic outlook for next fiscal positive, says finance ministry
The Monthly Economic Review also said that inclusion of Indian bonds in Bloomberg bond index from January 2025 should bolster inflows
 "India's economic outlook for next fiscal positive, says finance ministry")
Stubbornly high food prices slowing drop in inflation to 4%: RBI bulletin
Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) is on a decline since December and was at 5.09 per cent in February
Indian govt bond yield at more than two-week high as US peers jump
The rise in yields is fuelled by indications of a robust economy and elevated inflationary pressures
 "Indian govt bond yield at more than two-week high as US peers jump")
What soft landing?
The Fed must peer through the murk and assess which direction the economy is heading
 "What soft landing?")
Inflationary pressure signals weakening support for Asian bond gains
Emerging Asian bonds handed investors a return of 0.5 per cent so far this quarter compared with over 5 per cent in the last three months of 2023, according to a Bloomberg index.
 "Inflationary pressure signals weakening support for Asian bond gains")
Unemployment, inflation, 'bhagidari' crucial issues for country: Rahul
Gandhi's yatra entered Maharashtra on Tuesday in its last leg. It will culminate in Mumbai on March 17
 "Unemployment, inflation, 'bhagidari' crucial issues for country: Rahul")
Govt bond yields seen higher tracking US peers on inflation uptick
The benchmark 10-year yield is expected to drift in the 7.03 per cent-7.07 per cent range, following its previous close of 7.0274 per cent, a trader with a private bank said.
 "Govt bond yields seen higher tracking US peers on inflation uptick")
Medical inflation driving up ticket sizes for retail health insurers
Rising healthcare costs lead to adjustments in insurance premiums, driving up average ticket sizes, say industry players
 "Medical inflation driving up ticket sizes for retail health insurers")
US inflation tops Feb forecasts, reinforcing Fed's cautious approach
The so-called core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, increased 0.4% from January, according to government data out Tuesday. From a year ago, it advanced 3.8%
 "US inflation tops Feb forecasts, reinforcing Fed's cautious approach")
JPMorgan's CEO urges US Fed to wait past June before cutting rates
Markets see an 84% probability the Fed will lower rates in June and have priced in 90 basis points of cuts for the year
 "JPMorgan's CEO urges US Fed to wait past June before cutting rates")
China's consumer prices up first time in 6 months on Lunar New Year gains
The consumer price index (CPI) climbed 0.7% year-on-year in February, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Saturday
 "China's consumer prices up first time in 6 months on Lunar New Year gains")
ECB keeps rate unchanged at 4%, may cut in June with 2% inflation in sight
The ECB's latest quarterly outlook offered strong encouragement, putting inflation at 2.3% this year and revising the 2025 forecast down to 2%. For 2026, it's still seen at 1.9%
 "ECB keeps rate unchanged at 4%, may cut in June with 2% inflation in sight")
Feb consumer price inflation forecast to edge down to 4-month low: Poll
Rises in food prices, which make up almost half of the consumer price index (CPI) basket and experience sharp swings often due to uneven monsoons, have recently outpaced overall inflation
 "Feb consumer price inflation forecast to edge down to 4-month low: Poll")
Key issues like unemployment, inflation find no place in media: Rahul
Gandhi claimed the media was busy covering the marriage in the Ambani family but has no time to cover key issues
 "Key issues like unemployment, inflation find no place in media: Rahul")