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MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT IMPACT ON INFLATION
US consumer inflation cools in June on lower energy costsUS consumer inflation cooled more than anticipated in June, government data showed. Energy prices fell momentarily last month, aiding the i...
German yields hit 2-year high as Middle East conflict stokes inflation fearsGerman two-year bond yields reached their highest point since July 2024. This rise occurred as Middle East conflict fears boosted inflation...
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields climb as Middle East tensions rekindle inflation concernsEurozone government bond yields climbed on Monday due to escalating US-Iran tensions. Oil prices surged significantly after Iran announced ...
Rupee hits one-month low as renewed Mideast conflict lifts oil pricesThe Indian rupee reached its weakest point in over a month on Monday. Renewed Middle East hostilities and Iran's Strait of Hormuz claim sen...
Dollar jumps on renewed Middle East attacks, Hormuz closureThe dollar strengthened against most currencies due to renewed Middle East conflict. This conflict fueled inflation fears and increased rat...
Charting the global economy: Iran war continues to cloud outlookJapan's bank lending expansion suggests room for the central bank to raise rates further. Meanwhile, high borrowing costs continue to impac...
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the GulfGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its s...
Indian business optimism weakens as margin pressures weigh: HSBC surveyIndian private sector firms show reduced optimism for the year ahead. Companies are scaling back hiring plans due to rising costs and compe...
US stocks today: US stocks open steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focusWall Street opened steady as investors tracked SK Hynix’s much-awaited Nasdaq debut and rising Middle East tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 ed...
Global Market: Geopolitical risks return to centre stage for ECB as inflation fears resurfaceFresh US-Iran hostilities have pushed the European Central Bank back to its inflation fight. Rising energy prices now threaten to reignite ...
US Stock Market: Fed's Williams sees energy prices easing despite Middle East tensions, keeps options open on July rate decisionNew York Fed President John Williams said oil prices are likely to ease over the coming months despite renewed Middle East tensions, while ...
Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation hits over three-year high, reinforcing BOJ rate hike expectationsJapan's wholesale inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in more than three years in June as companies passed on higher input costs driv...
Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwindsAsian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts co...
Oil edges lower, but heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persistOil prices saw a slight dip Friday but are set for weekly gains. US and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions and impacting ...
Global Market: Bank of Japan keeps regional economic view unchanged as Middle East risks easeThe Bank of Japan kept its economic assessment unchanged for all nine regions, indicating confidence in the country's recovery despite glob...
IMF lowers India’s FY27 growth outlook, retains status as fastest-growing economyThe IMF projects India's FY27 growth at 6.4 percent, remaining a leading global economy. Strong private consumption and services activity s...
NY Fed says supply chain pressures eased in JuneGlobal supply chain pressures eased in June, with the New York Fed index falling to 1.25 as Middle East disruptions showed signs of easing....