World news about “Inflation” published by euronews.
Falling eurozone inflation raises deflation fears Falling prices – particularly in Germany and France – pulled eurozone inflation to its lowest for three years in April. The sharp drop – to 1.2 percent –… 16/05/2013
Greek price drop offers help to households Consumer prices have fallen in Greece for the second month in a row. The country is entering deflation for the first time since 1968. Economists say lower… 10/05/2013
German inflation subdued, makes ECB rate cut more likely In April, inflation in Germany slowed to its lowest level in two and a half years. The cost of living in Europe’s largest economy increased by 1.2 percent… 29/04/2013
IMF downplays inflation risks Even as central banks worldwide continue to print money to stimulate their economies the International Monetary Fund is downplaying the threat of inflation… 10/04/2013
Negative inflation in Greece from deep recession Inflation in Greece was negative last month for the first time in 45 years. That is because prices are being pushed down by the country’s deep… 09/04/2013
Eurozone inflation falls for third straight month Inflation in the eurozone was down for the third month running in March. The first assessment by the EU’s statistics agency, Eurostat, was that inflation… 03/04/2013
Morocco: union anger over govt that does not listen Thousands of trade unionists in Morocco have demonstrated on the streets of the capital Rabat, furious at levels of unemployment and inflation. The… 31/03/2013
ECB rate cut more likely as inflation holds steady Eurozone inflation in February was at its lowest level since mid-2010, thanks to lower price pressure from food, alcohol and tobacco. Annual consumer… 15/03/2013
Latest Chinese inflation forecast Inflation in China’s is forecast to be around 3.0 percent this year, according to the country’s top economic planning agency, the National Development &… 11/03/2013
Eurozone inflation down, interest rate cut to follow? Inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.0 percent in January, down from 2.2 percent in December. It is an indication of the reluctance by Europeans to spend… 28/02/2013
China trade and loan surge boosts economy The latest economic statistics from China show a solid recovery in domestic and overseas demand. Exports grew 20 percent in January from a year earlier… 08/02/2013
Eurozone inflation eases, jobs picture still grim Eurozone inflation fell more than expected in January. That implies businesses are cutting their prices to keep people spending amid the weak economy and… 01/02/2013
Italian consumers gloomy Italian consumer confidence has hit new lows. In surveys households said their confidence in both the current and future economic situations was weaker… 28/01/2013
Japan’s central bank goes for growth The Bank of Japan has unveiled a stimulus plan that is its most determined effort yet to end years of economic stagnation. Following the example of the… 22/01/2013
Eurozone inflation up on holiday spending Christmas holiday spending nudged up prices in the eurozone in December. The cost of living in the 17 countries sharing the euro had been forecast to fall… 04/01/2013
Eurozone jobs squeeze worsens The number of people with jobs in the eurozone continues to fall. Employment was down by 0.2 percent in the third quarter from the second according to the… 14/12/2012
Inflation in the eurozone falls One of the smallest rises in energy prices in a year has helped to bring down the rate of inflation in the eurozone. The annual consumer price inflation… 30/11/2012
Spanish inflation hits a high The financial gloom enveloping Spain deepened as October figures showed consumer prices hit a high. Data revealed the rate of inflation rose at its fastest… 13/11/2012
Eurozone unemployment up, inflation eases The total number of people out of work in the eurozone hit almost 18.5 million in September as the latest figures show unemployment at record levels in… 31/10/2012
Chinese growth falters again Growth in China has slowed for a seventh consecutive quarter, the economy growing by just 7.4% from July to September. This is the slowest since the start… 18/10/2012
Eurozone September inflation stable Inflation in the eurozone held steady in September from a year earlier at 2.6 percent. That was the same as in August and slightly lower than the 2.7… 16/10/2012
New European recession on the way? Unemployment in the eurozone remained becalmed at a record 11.4% in August while manufacturing put in its worst quarterly performance in Q3 since the great… 01/10/2012
Energy costs fuel eurozone inflation Inflation in the eurozone accelerated in September. Energy costs, which were up 9.2 percent year-on-year, were the main factor. Consumer prices in the 17… 28/09/2012
US and eurozone inflation rise in August Inflation in the US rose in August by the most in three years, with higher fuel costs accounting for around 80 percent of the increase. However there was… 14/09/2012
Inflation adds to Spain’s woes There is more economic pain for the people of Spain in the form of higher inflation. Consumer prices surged in August for the second month running. They… 30/08/2012
US industrial output rises US industrial production expanded last month at the fastest pace since April. It increased by 0.6 percent, which was better than June’s 0.1 percent gain… 15/08/2012
UK inflation rises unexpectedly There was a surprise jump in inflation in Britain in July. It inched up to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent in June – that was the first increase since… 14/08/2012
Oil rises on stimulus hopes and supply problems Brent crude oil was up for a fifth straight session on Thursday – briefly it went above $113 a barrel. The main reason – investor hopes for more stimulus… 09/08/2012
Spanish inflation steady Inflation in Spain held steady in June at a 21-month low. That is well below the eurozone average and signals consumer spending is falling in the recession… 13/07/2012
Chinese inflation eases to 29-month low The Chinese have seen inflation ease with the country’s price index, a main gauge of inflation, rising 2.2 percent. It is the lowest rise since January 2010… 09/07/2012
Stimulus to follow lower UK inflation? A surprise on the inflation figures for Britain as it slipped in May to its lowest in two and a half years – down to 2.8 percent from a year earlier. It had… 19/06/2012
Some respite as Portuguese prices fall Portuguese consumer prices have dropped as the country suffers from a fall in internal demand due to pressures on the economy. Inflation now stands at… 12/06/2012
Eurozone inflation at 15-month low With the recession biting, demand for products is falling and inflation in the eurozone fell to it lowest in 15 months in May. Consumer price inflation in… 31/05/2012
UK inflation eases Annual inflation in Britain fell to its lowest in more than two years in April. It dropped to 3.0 percent from March’s 3.5 percent. That makes it more… 22/05/2012
Bond market jitters after elections Renewed worries about the eurozone debt crisis after the disastrous result for the Greek pro-bailout parties in the county’s election led to a sell-off of… 07/05/2012
Where are all the shoppers in Germany? Germany is enjoying its lowest unemployment since reunification, falling inflation and a pickup in wage growth, so why are March’s retail sales so weak… 30/04/2012
EU inflation cools but long-term outlook uncertain Inflation slowed slightly in Europe in April; in the 17-member eurozone it is now 2.6 percent, still above the ECB’s 2 percent limit, although it is… 30/04/2012
Oil price boosts eurozone inflation Inflation continues to rise in the eurozone even though the region’s economy is almost certainly in recession. High world oil prices are being blamed with… 17/04/2012
UK inflation dips Inflation in Britain edged down in February to the lowest level in over a year. It was at an annual rate of 3.4 percent from January’s 3.6 percent. That… 20/03/2012
Economy, not ideology, is focus for Iranians Iran’s election is taking place as its people suffer increasing economic hardship from international sanctions. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cut subsidies… 02/03/2012
Eurozone January inflation slips Inflation in the 17 countries using the euro was lower than first estimated in January. The EU’s statistics office Eurostat said its latest calculations… 29/02/2012
Bank of Japan takes on deflation Japan central bank has launched a more aggressive monetary policy to pull the county’s shrinking economy out of the deflation it has struggled with for almost… 14/02/2012
German inflation stayed at 2.1% in January Inflation in Germany remained above the European Central Bank’s two percent target in January. It was 2.1 percent compared with a year ago. That was the same… 10/02/2012
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
Buenos Aires goes green in call for wage increaseThe streets of downtown Buenos Aires became a sea of green as thousands marched in demand of a higher minimum wage and lower taxes. The protest was led by the… 20/12/2012
More protests over huge fuel price hikes in JordanThe sound of protest reverberates around the Jordanian capital Amman. Hundreds voiced their anger against moves to increase petrol prices and called for… 23/11/2012
Strikes increase in ArgentinaArgentina’s double-digit inflation has brought thousands onto the streets to call for an increase in wages for government workers. This is the third… 11/10/2012
Iran’s currency falls to a record lowIran’s currency has reportedly fallen to a record low against the US dollar. There are now 35 thousand rials to the dollar, according to agency reports… 02/10/2012
Rising food prices could threaten millionsHigh oil prices and adverse weather conditions have caused a major hike in the cost of what we eat. Latest figures show that in the last three months world… 26/04/2012
India unions strike in protest at cost of livingEleven trade unions in India are staging a one-day nationwide strike in protest at the cost of living. The unions want the government to introduce a minimum… 28/02/2012
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
