The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs

In-store inflation rises to an annual 1.5% in August, according to a survey for the British Retail Consortium

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yields

Brent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed traditionally doesn’t raise interest rates in response to a supply shock, suggesting...

Barchart · Aug 31

US 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-month high as oil prices fuel rate-hike bets

US Treasury yields rose significantly, with the 10-year rate exceeding 4.75 percent. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. Short-term yields surged after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled potential action to control inflation. Investors are now closely watching employment and consumer price data…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Longer-dated US Treasury yields climb as Iran and US restart military attacks

Treasury yields increased as U.S. and Iran hostilities escalated. Crude oil prices surged, fueling inflation worries and complicating Fed outlook. Investors now anticipate a potential September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments also influenced market expectations. The bond market reacted to these signals,…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Despite a strong Q1 showing, risks are on the upside, thanks to geopolitics and geo-economics

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, surpassing expectations and indicating economic resilience. This growth occurred despite a challenging global economic environment and external factors. Employment-intensive sectors like manufacturing and construction showed strong performance during this period. However, risks remain due to El Nino and ongoing geopolitical conflicts impacting oil prices.…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

August Wrap-Up Weather, Geopolitics, and Fuel Costs Keep Commodity Markets Busy

August just flipped the commodity script. Grains rallied HARD into harvest (not the usual drop): Corn → multi-year highs Wheat → 3-year highs on Black Sea chaos. Meanwhile, diesel exploded to $5.45–$5.65/gal (+$1.70–$1.90 YoY) with inventories at multi-decade lows. Weather. Geopolitics. Fuel costs—sticky inflation. Everything is connected—and September is already…

Barchart · Aug 31

Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry Report

India's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major contributors to price pressures, even as the persistence of El Nino conditions raises risks for crop yields and food prices, noted the Monthly Economic Report of August 2026 released…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.48%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 31