The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Why India cannot let the rupee float

India’s exchange-rate debates often proceed as though the price of the rupee were merely another financial price best left to market correction and macroeconomic adjustment. In theory, a weakening currency performs a useful balancing function.

Newslaundry · Jun 8

Inflation beating pay rises in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?

As inflation surges across Europe following the recent Middle East conflict, advertised pay growth in the eurozone is failing to keep up, causing workers' real earnings and purchasing power to fall.

Euronews · Jun 8

ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflation

The European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in two and a half years, driven by escalating inflation fueled by the Iran war's energy shock. Despite concerns about slowing growth, the ECB aims to reassure markets by tackling rising consumer prices, which have surpassed…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

"Even I sometimes struggle to get a gas cylinder": Vinesh Phogat slams LPG price hike, raises inflation concerns

after participating in the wrestling selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games in New Delhi, Phogat said the repeated hikes in cooking gas prices were adding to the burden on ordinary citizens and warned that inflation could worsen in the coming months.

The Economic Times · Jun 7

Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'

“With a great Jobs Report, like just announced, stocks should go up, not down,” Trump posted. “That’s the way it was for 200 years. Growth does not mean inflation!”

Fortune · Jun 7

Fed officials warn AI's economic costs may arrive faster than benefits

Some Fed officials see clearer evidence of AI-related investment boosting demand for labor, equipment and infrastructure than they do of widespread productivity gains.

Axios · Jun 7

New forecasts lay out 2 rocky paths for global economy

Either path leaves the global economy worse off than before the war, with slower growth and hotter inflation.

Axios · Jun 7

There are early signs of renewed labor market strength during Iran war

If energy disruptions pose less of a risk to jobs, the challenge for central banks shifts from managing stagflation risks to guarding against renewed price pressures.

Axios · Jun 7

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on Friday as investors assessed the RBI’s decision to keep rates unchanged while raising inflation and lowering growth forecasts. Weak global cues, pressure in US and European markets, and continued FII selling are expected to keep sentiment subdued in the near term.

The Economic Times · Jun 7

Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mount

Americans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting back on non-essential purchases like clothing and furniture. While some retailers see resilience, lower-income customers are noticeably reducing spending. Economists anticipate further retrenchment as tax refunds diminish and the cumulative…

The Economic Times · Jun 7