Page 11 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Tesla, SpaceX facing significant inflationary pressure: Elon Musk
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday the US electric carmaker and his rocket company SpaceX are facing significant inflationary pressure in raw materials and logistics
 "Tesla, SpaceX facing significant inflationary pressure: Elon Musk")
I didn't join politics to check prices of 'aloo & tamatar': Imran Khan
Khan said he didn't join politics to check prices of aloo & tamatar, as he attacked oppositions for tabling no confidence motion against him, accusing him for mismanaging economy amid rising inflation
 "I didn't join politics to check prices of 'aloo & tamatar': Imran Khan")
Stock markets ignoring inflation shock?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has only added to the inflation fire
 "Stock markets ignoring inflation shock?")
Shock-proofing the economy: Quality jobs the best possible safety net
Since jobs will remain scarce for the foreseeable future, an unemployment allowance should be the next big social-security initiative, writes T N Ninan
US markets point higher after gains in Europe amid Ukraine conflict
US markets headed for a higher open Friday following solid gains in Europe as uncertainty over the war in Ukraine and persistently high inflation continue to roil markets.
 "US markets point higher after gains in Europe amid Ukraine conflict")
Stocks rebound from inflation selloff, but head for 5th weekly fall
Data on Thursday showed U.S. inflation at a four-decade high, prompting traders to raise their bets on rate hikes from the Federal Reserve beginning next week.
 "Stocks rebound from inflation selloff, but head for 5th weekly fall")
Global stocks slump on surging inflation, Ukraine risks; China mkts recover
Sentiment also suffered on worries over Russia's war against Ukraine, after talks between their foreign ministers on Thursday brought little respite in the conflict between the two countries.
ECB pushes on with stimulus exit, hikes inflation forecasts for 2022-24
February's record 5.8 per cent inflation rate and the prospect of an even higher reading in March intensified pressure on the bank to act in line with its inflation-busting mandate
 "ECB pushes on with stimulus exit, hikes inflation forecasts for 2022-24")
Euro eases following ECB meeting, while dollar rises after inflation data
The euro touched a 22-month low of $1.0804 earlier in the week, with investors expecting the crisis in Ukraine to have a sizeable impact on European growth.
 "Euro eases following ECB meeting, while dollar rises after inflation data")
We see inflation averaging 5.4% in FY23: Crisil Chief Economist D K Joshi
In a Q&A, he says the Ukraine war-led spike in commodity prices will impact household inflation, and that the capex thrust by the Centre and states may take a slight hit
 "We see inflation averaging 5.4% in FY23: Crisil Chief Economist D K Joshi")
Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in
High inflation has hit the European Union as energy prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war
 "Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in")
A billion dollars a day, global funds keep selling India stocks
India's $3.2 trillion stock market is witnessing an unprecedented foreign selloff as the surge in oil prices fuels worries of an inflation shock in the major energy-importing nation
 "A billion dollars a day, global funds keep selling India stocks")
China Feb factory inflation eases, spotlight on global commodities
China's factory inflation in Feb eased to the slowest annual pace in eight months, but analysts expect a pick-up in the coming months from surging prices of global commodities including oil
 "China Feb factory inflation eases, spotlight on global commodities")
Selling in bank stocks to continue despite 20% fall since Feb, say analysts
Nomura pointed out that even though the outlook for banks remains positive, a prolonged conflict-like situation would be negative for global growth
 "Selling in bank stocks to continue despite 20% fall since Feb, say analysts")
The coming storm
Russia-Ukraine fallout for India may be severe
 "The coming storm")
Inflationary fears: Rupee hits record low at over 77 against Dollar
High commodity prices as well as outflow of foreign funds from equity markets dragged Indian rupee to a new record low against the US Dollar
 "Inflationary fears: Rupee hits record low at over 77 against Dollar")
Russia-Ukraine war pushes up global gold prices to $2000 per ounce
Inflationary fears triggered a rush for safe haven investments during the ongoing market volatility that pushed up the global gold price to $2,000 per ounce on Monday
 "Russia-Ukraine war pushes up global gold prices to $2000 per ounce")
India to raise fuel prices from next week amid concern over inflation
State oil companies have told the government that they need a price increase of 10-12 rupees per litre for petrol and diesel, an official said
 "India to raise fuel prices from next week amid concern over inflation")
RBI launches household surveys to gather inputs for monetary policy
Reserve Bank on Thursday announced the launch of next round of households surveys to capture inflation expectations and consumer confidence
 "RBI launches household surveys to gather inputs for monetary policy")
Turkey's inflation hits 54%, deepening cost-of-living woes
Turkey's annual inflation rate further accelerated in February, official data showed Thursday, marking the biggest jump since 2002 and deepening the squeeze on households
 "Turkey's inflation hits 54%, deepening cost-of-living woes")
