Tagged: inflation

February 18, 2026 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent economic research and forecasts paint an insightful and detailed picture of the Eurozone’s recovery, distinguishing between lasting and short-lived inflationary pressures while projecting modest expansion ahead. A new Bank of England staff working paper, released on 13 February 2026, offers fresh analysis of post-pandemic… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a revealing new study, small business operators across New Zealand are grappling with unprecedented levels of strain, with almost half contemplating walking away from their enterprises entirely. Released by cloud-based accounting platform Xero on February 12, 2026, the research sheds light on what the… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released monthly inflation data this morning, showing that price growth is slowing: January 2026 data indicated a monthly increase of +0.2% and +2.4% over the past 12 months. Core CPI, excluding energy and food, rose 0.2% and 2.6% over… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 1:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the changing landscape of economic policy, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reportedly navigated a complex path in combating inflation. According to insights from Luke Yeaman, Chief Economist at Commonwealth Bank, the central bank‘s early strategy of measured restraint was a sound choice…. Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 10:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest economic analysis, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) paints a picture of a global economy entering 2026 with cautious optimism, building on the unexpected strength shown throughout 2025. Despite facing headwinds like trade disputes and international conflicts, the world economy held firm… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent gave a shout-out to the alternative inflation-measurement firm Truflation during a Hearing of the Senate Banking Committee. Truflation is an independent entity that provides an alternative perspective on economic data points. The US government, and importantly, the US Federal… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Alternative inflation measure firm Truflation continues to challenge the establishment belief that inflation is too high. The US Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady at a meeting last week, with the main reason being that the economy was chugging along, and inflation remains… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly positive close to 2025, Australia’s employment landscape showed remarkable resilience, with significant job gains that have economists predicting tighter monetary policy from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) as early as February. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, a notable shift has emerged in the US economy: for many workers, earnings are rising at a pace that outstrips the climb in living costs. Since 2019, average paychecks have climbed by about 30%, edging ahead of the 26% uptick in consumer… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of prediction markets, Kalshi Inc. has quickly emerged as a significant force, recently highlighting research that positions its platform as a potentially superior tool for anticipating inflation trends. This development comes at a time when economic uncertainty continues to grip global… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Trueflation, an alternative measure of inflation that differs from what the Federal government may publish, states that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE )is now below 1.9%, significantly lower than the US Federal Reserve’s target of 2% and well below the US Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 2:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GlobalData noted that as 2025 progressed, the world’s economy had largely moved beyond post-COVID distortions, however, growth still remained somewhat uneven and the path into 2026 looks a bit fragile. A comparatively strong first half of 2025, helped by firms advancing imports, quick supply-chain reconfiguration,… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently shared key insights on the latest labour market data along with other commentary on recent developments. Persistent inflation, growing unemployment concerns, along with more general economic uncertainty remain potentially significant factors that could have a considerable impact on the United Kingdom‘s… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently commented and shared key insights on the newly released inflation data. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK said that slowing inflation strengthens the case for a potential December 2025 interest rate cut, Selfin added that the latest data is seemingly positive… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins may potentially become an area of considerable growth, according to Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. During a recent speech covering crypto and other developments for the first time in his new role, Miran said that based on the surveys that he has reviewed, and… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changes to interest rates may potentially have less of an impact on household spending than previously thought or forecasted, according to an update from Australia’s Commbank, which also noted that this means the reserve bank might have to lift or cut rates by more in… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 11:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently shared some insights on the latest inflation data According to Yael Selfin, the Chief Economist at KPMG UK, the unchanged inflation rate ensures interest rate cut remains on the table for the current year. Selfin added that the recent data is… Read More

October 3, 2025 @ 9:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom’s economy declined during the last quarter, reaching the lowest point so far in 2025, according to KPMG’s Consumer Pulse survey. KPMG’s poll of 3000 UK-based consumers saw the number of people feeling that the economy is worsening increase significantly… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an increasingly digital environment where data and advanced analytics challenge traditional economic modeling, the Bank of England is applying a fusion of machine learning (ML) with economic theory to better understand complex phenomena like inflation. Two working papers shared by the Bank of England… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a landscape marked by persistent inflationary pressures and a cooling yet resilient labour market, the Bank of England (BoE) has signaled a measured approach to monetary policy. This, according to recent insights from KPMG UK. Recently, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) elected to hold… Read More