Inflation

US producer price growth hits highest monthly pace since 2022 as tariffs lift costs for businesses

The producer price index (PPI) climbed 0.9 per cent from the previous month, after holding steady in June, according to the Department of Labour. Data shows signs that President Trump’s tariffs are beginning to push up costs for businesses

US inflation grows at highest rate in 6 months as Trump's tariffs kick in

The inflation in the United States rose at the highest rate in six months in July, with core inflation growing 3.1% year-on-year, as tariffs have started to raise costs for American companies and consumers.

Are your grocery bills rising? Barcelona researchers say they have found the reason

Have your grocery bills gone up? Besides the local inflation trends, researchers now point to a more potent disruptor — climate change — that is making your plate more expensive

India’s wholesale inflation eases to lowest in 13 months, April data at 0.86%

Wholesale price inflation eased to 0.85% in April from 2.05% in March, driven by lower prices of food, fuel, and manufactured goods, government data showed. The industry ministry attributed the positive rate to rising costs in food manufacturing, chemicals, transport equipment, and machinery

India’s retail inflation falls to pre-pandemic levels, lowest since August 2019

On the back of subdued food prices, India's inflation in March fell to 3.34%, which is the lowest since August 2019

India’s February wholesale inflation rises to 2.38%, food prices up 5.94%

India's wholesale inflation rose to 2.38% in February whereas food inflation rose to 5.94, according to government data released today

India’s retail inflation dips below 4%, February index at 7-month low

India's retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices. Annual retail inflation in February eased to 3.61%, below economists' estimate of 3.98% and the lowest since July

India’s retail inflation drops to 4-month low at 5.22% for December: Govt data

After a reduction in food prices, retail inflation eased to a four-month low of 5.22% in December, compared to 5.48% in November. Inflation in the food basket fell to 8.39% in December, down from 9.04% in November.

Explained: Why are Rolex watches becoming even more expensive in 2025?

Rolex has kicked off 2025 with significant price increases, particularly for its gold models, driven by a 27 per cent surge in gold prices last year. With some timepieces now costing up to 14 per cent more, the luxury watchmaker's strategy reflects the rising value of precious metals and its commitment to exclusivity

Modi govt says Q2 GDP slowdown ‘a temporary blip’, growth figures will improve in next quarters

Acknowledging that the July-September quarterly economic growth was 'slower than expected', Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said growth will pick up soon in the upcoming quarters