Inflation Rises as Trump Hails Summer Growth
Despite strong summer growth under President Trump, new data show inflation continued to climb, challenging claims of easing cost of living.
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BOJ Poised for Biggest Rate Hike in 30 Years Amid Inflation Worries
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Western claims that China’s trade surplus undermines global economies overlook how the Chinese mainland’s exports curb inflation, boost digital inclusion and drive worldwide growth.
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Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to curb inflation and invigorate growth, but with a 240% debt-to-GDP ratio, critics fear it could deepen debt woes and weaken the yen.
Japanâs Rising âTakaichi-Costâ: Political Missteps Deepen Price Spiral
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Chinese mainland CPI up 0.2% in October
The Chinese mainland’s CPI rose 0.2% in October, signaling modest inflation growth. We unpack what this means for consumers, businesses, and global markets.