The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

US private job growth picks up sharply in September: ADP data

US private sector hiring experienced a significant rebound in September, with employers adding 90,000 jobs, up from 38,000 in August. This growth, led by the education, health care, and leisure industries, is accompanied by solid pay increases, although wage growth continues to lag behind inflation, impacting workers' purchasing power.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

DA hike after August inflation data: Will dearness allowance rise to 65%? How it may impact salaries of Level 1-10 central government employees

In August 2026, the Labour Bureau revealed a rise in the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. This uptick translates into an estimated Dearness Allowance of 65%, signaling a welcome increase for many employees. As the central government regularly adjusts DA based on this data, employees may soon…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

India bonds end choppy quarter at over 2-year lows as rate hike bets mount

Indian government bonds closed the quarter at their weakest levels in more than two years. Fluctuations in oil prices and rising global yields influenced market conditions significantly. Anticipations regarding rate increases by the Reserve Bank of India affected bond supply fears after increased long-term bond issuance. India's inflation rate in…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

India business confidence rises 8% in September despite global headwinds: ASSOCHAM

India's business landscape showed remarkable resilience as confidence levels surged by 5.6% in the first half of FY27 according to the ASSOCHAM Business Confidence Index. Spanning from April to September 2026, the index illustrates notable growth even in the face of persistent challenges like inflation and rupee depreciation, especially in…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

The Fed Faces a Crucial Inflation Test Wednesday: What the PCE Report Could Mean for Interest Rates

The August Personal Consumption Expenditures price index will be closely watched after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled that additional tightening could be necessary before the end of the year.

International Business Times · Sep 30

U.S. Stock Futures Muted With Focus on PCE Inflation Data and Micron Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.07%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.08% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and earnings from memory-chip maker Micron Technology.

Barchart · Sep 30

Iran's Economy Keeps Deteriorating As Seven Months of Conflict With The U.S. Sends Living Costs Soaring

The U.S. blockade targeting Iranian oil exports has restricted Tehran's access to foreign currency while compounding years of inflation, sanctions and economic instability.

International Business Times · Sep 30

Global Market: BoE's Taylor says energy prices alone do not justify rate hike

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further rate increases remain unlikely unless higher energy prices generate persistent, broad-based inflation. He noted limited second-round effects, moderate wage growth and subdued food-price pressures. With rates held at 3.75%, policymakers remain divided as they monitor wages, services inflation, energy costs and economic…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease from highs as rate-hike bets cool

Eurozone bond yields eased Wednesday from multi-year highs as investors tempered expectations for further rate hikes. Germany’s 10-year yield fell to 3.57%, while French and Italian borrowing costs also declined but remained sharply higher for September. Falling energy prices and cautious central-bank signals offered relief, ahead of key inflation data.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Global Market: European shares head for first monthly decline in six months as yields rise

European shares were set for their first monthly decline in six months as Middle East tensions, higher energy prices and rising bond yields heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns. The STOXX 600 gained 0.7% but remained on track for a September loss. Mining stocks advanced, while investors awaited key European inflation…

The Economic Times · Sep 30