Page 59 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Warehousing biz grows 45% in first 9 months of 2022 amid headwinds: Experts
Net absorption could reach an all-time high of 43 million sq ft by 2022-end as businesses open up and consumer demand improves
 "Warehousing biz grows 45% in first 9 months of 2022 amid headwinds: Experts")
Global health cover comes as a lifesaver for high-flyers: Experts
But examine countries covered and claim settlement mode
 "Global health cover comes as a lifesaver for high-flyers: Experts")
What is the Black Sea grain deal; where does it stand after Russia's exit?
With Russia pulling out of the deal, it would become difficult for the grain shipments to leave Ukraine. However, 12 shipments left Ukraine's ports on Monday
 "What is the Black Sea grain deal; where does it stand after Russia's exit?")
India's gold demand declines as inflation depresses rural demand
Falling demand for gold imports could also help to narrow India's trade deficit and support the rupee
 "India's gold demand declines as inflation depresses rural demand")
Inflation hits new record 10.7% in Europe, slowing economy: Report
Annual inflation reached 10.7 per cent in October, the European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, reported on Monday
 "Inflation hits new record 10.7% in Europe, slowing economy: Report")
A healthy debate: The case for and against interest rate hike
Having raised policy rates to about 6 per cent, does India's Monetary Policy Committee need to do more? And, if so, is more front-loading warranted?
 "A healthy debate: The case for and against interest rate hike")
Inflation struck European firms seek most emergency funds since pandemic
Firms grappling with high inflation and soaring operating costs are seeking fresh short-term liquidity lines in an echo of the worst days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic
 "Inflation struck European firms seek most emergency funds since pandemic")
Mideast, North Africa economies resilient, inflation to slow growth: IMF
The economies of Middle Eastern and North African countries were resilient this year, but double-digit inflation is expected to slow growth in 2023, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday
 "Mideast, North Africa economies resilient, inflation to slow growth: IMF")
On high inflation, here is what RBI needs to tell govt: It is your fault
All the research since 1980 shows that loose fiscal policy causes inflation, and the RBI MPC needs to tell the govt just that
Upbeat mood in India decoupled from pessimism in rich countries
To combat the cost of living crisis, the central banks of most countries have raised interest rates and curbed excess money supply
Japan unveils $200 billion in new spending to ease inflation pain
Fiscal spending under the package will total 39 trillion yen ($260 billion), funded by an extra budget of 29.6 trillion yen ($201 billion)
 "Japan unveils $200 billion in new spending to ease inflation pain")
High inflation a result of exogenous price shocks, says MPC member
The RBI has so far hiked the short-term lending rate by 190 basis points, taking the rate to a nearly three-year high of 5.9%
 "High inflation a result of exogenous price shocks, says MPC member")
RBI release suggests Nov MPC meet only to discuss inflation target failure
MPC may decide RBI's response to govt on the matter; Unlike earlier off-cycle meetings in which interest rate action was taken outside schedule without prior notice, this one was announced in advance
 "RBI release suggests Nov MPC meet only to discuss inflation target failure")
Crypto wrap: Markets rally on expectation of softer stance from US Fed
Bitcoin crossed the $ 20,000 mark, and Ethereum was above the $ 1,500 mark for the first time since it concluded "Merge" in September
 "Crypto wrap: Markets rally on expectation of softer stance from US Fed")
Japan to okay $490 billion in stimulus to cushion impact of inflation
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's govt was to approve a hefty economic package that will include govt funding of about 29 trn yen to soften the burden of costs from rising utility rates and food prices
 "Japan to okay $490 billion in stimulus to cushion impact of inflation")
ECB raises interest rates by 75 basis points to fight record inflation
With this, it has increased policy rate by 1.5 per cent, the highest in a decade
 "ECB raises interest rates by 75 basis points to fight record inflation")
US economy rebounds as businesses and consumers show resilience
Records first increase this year at 2.6%, following two quarterly contractions
 "US economy rebounds as businesses and consumers show resilience")
Future sentiment score hints a decline in housing market momentum in Q4
The Current sentiment score has declined marginally from 62 in the second quarter of 2022 to 61 in the third quarter of 2022.
 "Future sentiment score hints a decline in housing market momentum in Q4")
Listed firms managing liquidity challenges well, says India Ratings
Given the tightening liquidity conditions and higher cost of borrowings, corporates with a weak credit profile are likely to tap a loan against shares facility to meet their funding requirements
 "Listed firms managing liquidity challenges well, says India Ratings")
Centre may sell surplus wheat in small tranches to control atta prices
Flour millers have reportedly told the government that they have stocks for one to two months only
 "Centre may sell surplus wheat in small tranches to control atta prices")