World news about “Inflation” published by euronews.
Costlier food boosts Chinese inflation China’s inflation rate spiked in January after having fallen for the previous five months. It was up by 4.5 percent from January last year due to a jump in… 09/02/2012
Eurozone inflation stable Consumer price inflation in the eurozone stabilised in January. It was at 2.7 percent for the second straight month That is down from last year’s peak and… 01/02/2012
Eurozone inflation dips Inflation in the eurozone fell more than previously expected in December. Consumer prices in the 17 countries sharing the euro rose 2.7 percent compared… 17/01/2012
Chinese inflation eases China’s consumer inflation rate dipped to its lowest level in fifteen months in December at 4.1 percent compared with a year earlier. The average rate last… 12/01/2012
Three killed in Nigeria fuel protests – nocomment Three people were shot dead during a nationwide strike in Nigeria against the government’s decision to scrap fuel subsidies. 10/01/2012
Nigerians protest over fuel price rise – nocomment Nigerian unions in Lagos on Tuesday embarked on street protests against a sudden surge in fuel prices, which nearly doubled after government subsidies were… 04/01/2012
Eurozone inflation remains unchanged for second month Inflation in the eurozone for the month of October remained unchanged from September at three per cent according to Eurostat, the EU statistics agency. It… 16/11/2011
Chinese inflation falls Inflation in China fell sharply in October. The latest official figures show the annual inflation rate receded to 5.5 percent from September’s 6.1… 09/11/2011
Interest rates cut down under Australia’s central bank has cut the cost of borrowing there for the first time since the global financial crisis more than two years ago. As expected the… 01/11/2011
ECB: Draghi’s dilemma, inflation fighting vs stimulus As Mario Draghi takes over as the head of the European Central Bank he faces a massive task. The ECB is central to tackling the euro zone debt crisis. The… 31/10/2011
UK inflation hits 3-year high in September Inflation in Britain was the highest in three years in September driven up by soaring gas and electricity bills. Consumer prices were up 0.6 percent month… 18/10/2011
Pigs don’t fly, but pork prices soar in China Consumer inflation in China dipped last month. It was 6.1 percent compared with September last year. In July it hit a three-year high of 6.5 percent… 14/10/2011
Euro zone inflation jumps Inflation in the 17 countries that share the euro unexpectedly rose in September to three percent. In its first estimate the EU’s statistics agency… 30/09/2011
German inflation spike creates dilemma for ECB German inflation unexpectedly jumped this month to its highest level in three years. Annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.6 percent from2.4 percent in… 28/09/2011
China inflation and growth cool Inflation in China pulled back in August. It was 6.2 percent compared with the same month last year. In July it reach a three-year high of 6.5… 09/09/2011
Euro zone jobs and inflation data may influence ECB The latest euro zone unemployment figures show 10 percent of the working population was without a job in July; that is up by 61,000 from June to 15.757… 31/08/2011
India’s economic growth slows India’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent between April and June,compared with the same period a year earlier, the weakest pace in 18 months. However that… 30/08/2011
Energy prices boost euro zone inflation Rising fuel and electricity prices were the main drivers behind the annual rise in euro zone consumer prices in June. The EU statistics office has now… 14/07/2011
UK inflation slows in June Inflation unexpectedly dipped in June in the UK. Consumer prices fell 0.1 percent last month. The annual inflation rate was to 4.2 percent. Core inflation… 12/07/2011
China’s leaders inflation focus China’s premier and the country’s central bank governor have both said they will now allow stubbornly high inflation to cause problems for the… 11/07/2011
Trichet criticises ratings agencies, backs Portugal European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet has joined the chorus of criticism of the role of ratings agencies in the global financial system. That… 07/07/2011
No surprise as ECB raises rates As expected, the European Central Bank raised the cost of borrowing on Thursday. Its benchmark interest rate was increased by 0.25 percent to 1.5… 07/07/2011
Euro zone interest rate rise certain for July The European Central Bank has signalled it will raise interest rates again next week as the latest data showed inflation in June stabilised but was still much… 30/06/2011
Fed: Moderate US recovery at slow pace, no more QE Policymakers at the US central bank the Federal Reserve have signalled concerns about economic growth there, but will stop printing new money to stimulate the… 22/06/2011
US inflation up by more than expected in May Inflation in the United States slowed in May as the cost of fuel came down, but was till higher than economists has forecast. Month-on-month consumer prices… 15/06/2011
China lifts bank reserve levels in inflation fight Inflation in China hit its fastest pace in almost three years in May forcing the government to again raise the amount that the country’s banks must keep in… 14/06/2011
Chinese money growth and loans slow The amount of money entering the Chinese economy slowed to its lowest level in two and a half years in May. Official figures showed that China’s banks also… 13/06/2011
Turkish inflation soars Inflation in Turkey hit 7.2 percent in May compared to the same month last year. That was the highest rate in nearly a decade and much worse than economists… 03/06/2011
Euro zone May inflation slows Inflation in the euro zone did not increase as much as expected in May. The first estimate of consumer prices by European Union’s statistics office Eurostat… 31/05/2011
Euro zone core inflation rise signals higher ECB rates Inflation in the euro zone rose April, partly due to higher energy costs, but core prices – which do not include fuel and food – also jumped. The EU’s… 16/05/2011
China inflation slows, has it peaked? Inflation remains stubbornly high in China even as economic growth there showed signs of cooling. Chinese policymakers have said that tackling inflation is… 11/05/2011
Euro zone inflation boosts chance of ECB rate hike Euro zone inflation rose further above the European Central Bank’s target in April with a surge in energy costs – crude oil prices increased 38 percent in the… 29/04/2011
Inflation prompts surprise Russian rate hike Russia’s central bank has unexpectedly raised interest rates to curb inflation. It was the second hike this year and takes the its benchmark rate to 8.25… 29/04/2011
US economic growth slows as inflation surges US economic growth slowed sharply in the first three months of this year. Consumer spending was down as higher food and fuel prices sent a broad measure of… 28/04/2011
German inflation going up Inflation in Germany – the euro zone’s biggest economy – accelerated to its fastest annual rate in two and a half years in April. The German statistics… 27/04/2011
Gold at fresh high above $1,500 Gold has hit an all-time high above $1,500 an ounce and silver has also surged, with precious metals seen as a safe haven in times of economic… 20/04/2011
China continues to grow and wrestle inflation China’s galloping economy slowed a tad in the first quarter, while inflation shot up despite the governments best efforts to keep the cost of living… 15/04/2011
Euro zone inflation up for a fourth straight month Inflation across the euro zone is up from 2.4 per cent to 2.7 per cent in February as a result of an upsurge in transport and housing costs. The rise is… 15/04/2011
Europe between debt and inflation How does the ECB’s rate hike effect the euro zone recovery? What happens to the budget consolidation in countries like Ireland, Greece and Portugal? These are… 08/04/2011
Gold hits record high as dollar slides Gold – which is priced in dollars – has hit record highs as the US currency slid in value against the euro – falling to its lowest in 15 months. Foreign… 08/04/2011
Euro zone inflation still rising Inflation in the euro zone rose in March, confounding economists expectations of a small decline. The stronger than forecast figure came one week before the… 31/03/2011
Britain’s inflation goes up ahead of budget UK inflation rose to a 28-month high of 4.4 percent last month, raising speculation that the Bank of England will not wait much longer to raise interest… 22/03/2011
Indian hikes interest rates again Indian shares fell after the central bank raised interest rates again to battle the country’s stubborn inflation. The Reserve Bank of India put up the cost… 17/03/2011
China inflation stabilises but more tightening expected Inflation in China stabilised in February. Consumer prices were up 4.9 percent from February last year, the same rate as in January. And core inflation, which… 11/03/2011
Croakers are hung for sale at a market in SeoulSouth Korean consumer inflation in January spiked more than expected above the central bank’s target range as prices rose across the board, increasing the… 01/02/2011
Oil dips but holds near 2-1/2 year highCrude prices dipped slightly on Tuesday, but remain near their highest in two and a half years on unrest in oil exporting countries in the Middle East and… 05/04/2011
EU ups 2011 euro zone growth and inflation forecastsThe Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn says the euro zone economy is likely to grow faster than expected this year. Announcing the… 01/03/2011
Euro zone January inflation revised downIt turns out euro zone inflation was not quite as bad as initially calculated in January. The European Union statistics office has revised down its estimate… 28/02/2011
Chinese consumers more pessimisticConsumer confidence in China dropped in the final three months of last year hurt by expectations for rising prices. China’s National Bureau of Statistics… 23/02/2011
China inflation likely means more tighteningChinese inflation hit 4.9 percent in January, up from 4.6 percent in December, though economists had expected it to be higher. Even so price pressures –… 15/02/2011
Swedish interest rates up againSweden’s central bank has put up its main interest rate from 1.25 percent to 1.50 percent. It also forecast slightly faster rate hikes ahead. That is to keep… 15/02/2011
The increasing cost of eatingFood prices worldwide hit a record high in January, as monitored by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation. And food industry analysts say… 08/02/2011
China fights inflation by raising borrowing costs againChina’s central bank has raised interest rates again, for the second time in just over six weeks. It is Beijing’s latest move against stubbornly high… 08/02/2011
Euro zone inflation hits 2.4% in JanuaryInflation in the euro zone jumped more than expected in January. Consumer prices in the 17 countries using the euro rose 2.4 percent year-on-year in January… 31/01/2011
UK inflation leaps to 3.7 percentA surge in oil prices drove British consumer price inflation up far more than expected in December to an eight month high of 3.7 percent. That is well above… 18/01/2011
China fights inflation via bank reservesIn its continued efforts to fight inflation, China’s central bank has again raised the amounts that banks must keep in reserve. It was the fourth time in… 14/01/2011
Euro zone inflation spikesMore expensive fuel for transport and higher food prices were behind a spike in inflation in the euro zone in December. Energy prices were 11 percent up on… 14/01/2011
ECB sees short-term inflationary pressuresThe European Central Bank has kept euro zone interest rates on hold at the record low one percent with ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet seemingly relatively… 13/01/2011
Has Chinese inflation crested?Chinese inflation is showing signs of having reached its peak. HSBC’s China Purchasing Managers’ Index fell suggesting that the pace of business expansion… 30/12/2010
China set for interest rate riseChina is set to raise its interest rates within the next few days, with authorities there determined to curb inflation. It would be just the second rate rise… 07/12/2010
China to tighten monetary policyThe Chinese government says it will swap to a “prudent” monetary policy from the existing “moderately loose” stance. That signals a rise in interest rates to… 03/12/2010
Eurozone inflation remains stableInflation in the Eurozone remained stable in November, making it more likely that interest rates in the 16 countries using the euro will stay at their… 30/11/2010
Inflation the next worry for US economyAmerica’s National Association for Business Economics, a 51-member forecasting panel, says inflation is becoming a worry for the US economy. While the Fed’s… 22/11/2010
China acts to stem rising inflationChina has taken measures to quell rising inflation, notably assuring markets ample grain supplies and excess industrial capacity should take the steam out of… 22/11/2010
China increases reserve ratio to cut inflationThe Chinese central bank is raising banks’ reserve requirements for the second time in two weeks. This takes the reserve ratio for big banks up to a record… 19/11/2010
Chinese inflation fuels currency debateAs the currency squabbles continued at the G20 summit, inflation in China reached its highest in just over two years. Prices for consumers were up in… 11/11/2010
Euro zone inflation risesInflation in the euro zone has risen again, led by higher energy costs. The EU’s statistics office, Eurostat, said consumer prices in the 16 countries that… 30/09/2010
Bank of England keeps rates at record lowBritish interest rates are to stay at their record low of 0.5 percent for an 18th consecutive month. It comes as no great surprise but The Bank of England has… 09/09/2010
Euro zone August inflation slowsEuro zone inflation slowed in August. The latest EU statistics office figures showed a fall to 1.6 percent year-on-year. In July it was 1.7 percent. That… 31/08/2010
Fuel prices boost July euro zone inflationAs expected, euro zone inflation was up in July compared with the same month last year: it rose 1.7 percent. The two main factors were fuel for transport… 16/08/2010
Euro zone inflation slowsEuro zone inflation slowed in June rising by 1.4 percent year-on-year. Consumer prices were unchanged from the previous month. The annual inflation rate… 14/07/2010
UK and French inflation slipUK inflation fell for a second month running in June to 3.2 percent. But underlying pressures rose and inflation over the quarter was higher than the Bank… 13/07/2010
Greeks count cost of VAT hikePrices are on the rise again in Greece. The latest tax hike on consumer goods and services has came into effect on Thursday. The increase, which is the… 01/07/2010
Inflation jumps in UK, stable in EUBad inflation data in Britain means the Bank of England governor has some explaining to do. Mervyn King will be writing his letter to George Osborne in the… 18/05/2010
March euro zone inflation at 1.4%Inflation in the Euro zone grew less than expected year-on-year in March. The European Union statistics’ office said consumer prices increased 1.4 percent… 16/04/2010
Inflation pumped up in eurozoneInflation in the eurozone has been pushed up much faster than economists had predicted, and the jobless rate reached double digits in March. According to… 31/03/2010
The UK sees a drop in inflationThe UK’s inflation rate dropped in February, for the first time since September and by more than economists had forecast. Consumer prices rose three… 23/03/2010
February euro zone inflation fallsHeating oil cost more, along with fuel for transport, but lower prices for gas and food limited inflation in the euro zone in February. The price of clothing… 16/03/2010
Greeks lament austerity VAT riseThe increase in VAT is the most unpopular measure in the austerity plan. Many Greeks see it principally as an attack on the poorest. Even at Varvakios market… 11/03/2010
Chinese inflation jumpsChina’s economy continues to race ahead and consumer inflation hit a 16-month high in February: it was up 2.7 percent from a year earlier. That had… 11/03/2010
French inflation higher than expectedInflation in France was up by more than economists has forecast in December. The National statistics office INSEE said consumer prices rose by 0.3 percent… 13/01/2010
Oil fuels euro zone inflationAs expected, euro zone inflation jumped in December. Economists said that was mainly due to the effect of more expensive oil. The European Union’s… 05/01/2010
Spanish shoppers spurn spendingThe cash in Spain stayed mainly in people’s wallets in November. Retail sales figures for the month show little sign of consumer demand perking up. They… 29/12/2009
German inflation risesThere are signs of rising inflation in Germany indicated what is likely to have happened across the whole euro area. Inflation accelerated in four German… 29/12/2009
UK and French inflation riseA sharp rise in fuel prices in Britain last month, compared with a fall in November last year, meant that inflation increased there last month at its fastest… 15/12/2009
Food supply chain under scrutinyIn stores large and small, far and wide, ask shoppers the same question about feeding their families and you get largely similar answers: “I don’t think… 28/10/2009
Euro zone inflation slips againCheaper energy and food pulled down euro zone consumer prices by 0.3 percent in September compared with the same month last year. Inflation was unchanged… 15/10/2009
Euro zone inflation stays negativeFalling energy prices kept euro zone annual inflation in negative territory in August. Transport fuels and heating oil had the biggest impact on the… 16/09/2009
Bernanke confident over growth and inflationThings are getting better, but we’ve a long way to go. That was the message from the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke who has been trying to reassure… 21/07/2009
Euro zone inflation fallsA steep drop in fuel costs drove down inflation in the euro zone in June compared with the same month last year. But consumer prices continued to fall even… 15/07/2009
UK inflation falls furtherInflation in British has fallen below the Bank of England’s two percent target for the first time in almost two years. Consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in… 14/07/2009
Euro zone inflation dips into negativityEuro zone inflation has dipped into negative territory for the first time since it was created ten years ago. The EU’s statistics office, Eurostat says… 30/06/2009
Euro zone inflation stagnatesMuch lower oil costs meant euro zone inflation stagnated for the first time ever in May. The European Union statistics office Eurostat confirmed consumer… 16/06/2009
Euro zone inflation stagnantThe inflation rate for the euro zone was unchanged in May compared with the same month last year. That means that for the first time since the euro was… 29/05/2009
US annual inflation fallsInflation in the US was unchanged in April from the month before, but compared with April last year consumer prices posted a 0.7 percent drop, the largest in… 15/05/2009
Euro zone inflation and industrial output fallThe recession continues to effect both purchasers and producers. Inflation in the euro zone halved to an all-time low in March according to the European… 16/04/2009
Surprise rise in UK inflationInflation in Britain rose unexpectedly in February and hit 3.2 percent. As a result the governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King has to write a letter… 24/03/2009
Euro zone inflation reboundsHigher gas and electricity costs help cause a rebound in euro zone inflation in February. The European Union statistics office, Eurostat, confirmed its… 16/03/2009
Swiss inflation risesInflation in Switzerland unexpectedly rose in February. Although energy bills declined food and rents cost more. Consumer prices were 0.2 percent up on… 06/03/2009
December euro zone inflation lower than expectedEuro zone inflation plunged more than expected in December. The speed of decline in the inflation rate in the fifteen countries that were then using the euro… 06/01/2009
