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Turkey's Inflation Rate Drops to 33.52% in July, Signaling a Slight Economic Relief

Turkey's inflation rate decreased to 33.52% in July from 35.05% in June, with significant price increases in housing, food, and transportation sectors. The core CPI also showed not...

Germany's Producer Prices Take a Dive: A 1.3% Drop in June Sparks Economic Insights

Germany's producer prices fell by 1.3% in June year-on-year, with energy prices dropping 6.4%. However, consumer, durable, and capital goods prices increased, highlighting a comple...

June Sees US Producer Prices Unchanged, Signaling Stable Inflation Ahead

The US Producer Price Index remained unchanged in June, with a 2.3% year-on-year increase. Goods prices rose slightly, while services saw a minor decline, indicating mixed trends i...

US Inflation Rises to 2.7% in June: What This Means for the Economy and Your Wallet

The US annual inflation rate rose to 2.7% in June, up from 2.4% in May, with the CPI increasing by 0.3% month-on-month. Food prices rose by 3% annually, while energy prices fell by...

Historic Low in Retail Inflation: June 2025 Sees CPI at 2.10%, Food Prices Drop 1.06%

June 2025 witnessed a historic low in retail inflation with CPI at 2.10%, the lowest since January 2019. Food prices contracted by 1.06%, driven by positive base effects and reduct...

Japan's Producer Prices Show a 2.9% Annual Rise in June, Reflecting Economic Trends

Japan's Producer Price Index rose by 2.9% in June year-on-year, matching expectations but slowing from May's 3.2%. Monthly PPI fell by 0.2%, with export prices down 1.6% annually a...

US Wholesale Inventories See a 0.3% Dip in May, Signaling Economic Shifts

US wholesale inventories fell by 0.3% in May to $905.5 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 1.4%. Merchant wholesalers' sales also dropped by 0.3% monthly but rose 4.8% annua...

Decline in US Small Business Optimism in June: NFIB Reports a Slight Drop to 98.6

The NFIB reports a slight decline in the US Small Business Optimism Index to 98.6 in June, with decreases in sales expectations and inflation concerns, while the Uncertainty Index ...

Oil Price Surge Pushes Inflation Back to 2%: What This Means for the Economy

The Bank of Korea anticipates a slowdown in July's inflation rate after June's surge to 2.2%, driven by oil prices and agricultural costs, with future trends dependent on internati...

Fed's Goolsbee Warns: Patience Needed as Inflation Trends Slowly Emerge in Data

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee discusses the delayed visibility of inflation trends in data, advocating for patience and caution in interpreting short-te...

US Inflation Dips Slightly to 2.3% in April, Surprising Analysts with Lower Than Expected Figures

The US annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.3% in April, below analysts' expectations. Shelter and energy prices were the main contributors to the monthly CPI increase, wh...

UK Unemployment Rises to 4.5% in Q1 2025: A Closer Look at the Economic Shifts

The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in Q1 2025, with employment rates stable but job vacancies declining. Wage growth showed positive trends, with significant increases in...

Eurozone and EU Witness a Significant 1.6% Drop in Producer Prices in March, Energy Sector Hit Hardest

In March, the Eurozone and EU saw a 1.6% drop in producer prices, with energy prices falling sharply. Despite this, annual growth was positive, indicating fluctuating economic cond...

Germany's Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 2.1% in April, Marking a Subtle Economic Shift

Germany's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.1% in April from 2.2% in March, with food prices up by 2.8% and energy prices down by 5.4%. The core inflation rate stood at...

France's Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 0.8% in April, What's Behind the Numbers?

France's inflation rate stayed at 0.8% in April, unchanged from March, with a 0.5% monthly increase. The stability is due to rising service and food prices, offset by falling energ...

Spain's Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 2.2% in April, Surpassing Expectations

Spain's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.2% in April from 2.3% in March, exceeding expectations. The core inflation rate and HICP showed consistent growth, indicating ...

Spain's Inflation Dips Slightly to 2.2% in April, Surpassing Expectations

Spain's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.2% in April from 2.3% in March, surpassing expectations. The core inflation rate grew by 2.4% yearly and monthly, while the HI...

Spain's Inflation Rate Dips Slightly in April, Offering a Glimmer of Economic Relief

Spain's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.2% in April from 2.3% in March, with core inflation at 2.4%. The HICP remained at 2.2%, showing a monthly increase of 0.6%.

Euro Soars to New Heights: Reaches Highest Level Against Dollar Since 2021

The euro has surged 1.23% against the US dollar, reaching 1.1500 for the first time since November 2021, indicating a strong performance in the currency markets and prompting analy...

March Sees a Sharp 11.4% Decline in US Housing Starts Amidst Economic Shifts

US housing starts fell by 11.4% in March, with single-family starts dropping 14.2%. Building permits rose slightly by 1.6%, but single-family permits decreased. Housing completions...

Germany's March Producer Prices Dip 0.2%: Energy Costs Lead the Decline

Germany's producer prices fell by 0.2% in March, with energy prices dropping 3.6% month-over-month. However, non-durable consumer goods, capital goods, and durable consumer goods s...

Germany's Producer Prices Take a Dip in March: Energy Costs Lead the Decline

Germany's producer prices fell by 0.2% in March, with energy prices dropping significantly. Meanwhile, non-durable consumer goods and capital goods saw price increases, reflecting ...

Italy's Inflation Rises to 1.9% in March, Signaling Economic Shifts Ahead

Italy's inflation rate increased to 1.9% in March from 1.6% in February, with core prices rising 1.7% year-over-year. The HICP also grew, indicating ongoing economic adjustments.

Italy's Inflation Climbs to 1.9% in March, Surpassing February's Rate

Italy's inflation rate increased to 1.9% in March from 1.6% in February, with core prices rising 1.7% year-over-year. The HICP also showed growth, reflecting broader economic trend...

Italy Sees a Notable Rise in Inflation: March Figures Jump to 1.9% from 1.6%

Italy's inflation rate rose to 1.9% in March from 1.6% in February, with core prices and HICP showing significant increases, indicating underlying economic pressures.

UK Inflation Drops Unexpectedly to 2.6% in March, Defying Analyst Predictions

The UK's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.6% in March from 2.8% in February, below analysts' forecasts, according to the Office for National Statistics. This developmen...

Surprising Drop in Canadian Inflation: From 2.6% to 2.3% in March Sparks Economic Discussions

Canada's inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.3% in March, down from 2.6% in February, largely due to lower prices in travel tours and gasoline. This change has sparked discuss...

March Sees a Significant 0.4% Drop in US Producer Prices, Signaling Economic Shifts

The US producer price index fell by 0.4% in March, with a significant portion attributed to a drop in goods prices. Despite this, annual figures show a 2.7% increase, highlighting ...

Spain's Inflation Drops to 2.3% in March: A Closer Look at the Economic Shift

Spain's inflation rate decreased to 2.3% in March, down from 3% in February, driven by changes in transportation, housing, and leisure sectors. Monthly consumer prices rose slightl...

Spain Sees Significant Drop in Inflation: March Figures Show Decrease to 2.3% from 3%

Spain's annual inflation rate dropped to 2.3% in March, down from 3% in February, as confirmed by the National Statistics Office. This decline could signal economic relief for cons...

March Sees a Dip in US Small Business Optimism: NFIB Reports Unsettling Trends

The NFIB reports a decline in US small business optimism in March, with the index falling below the 51-year average. Key concerns include taxes, labor quality, and sales expectatio...

March Sees a Dip in US Small Business Optimism: NFIB Reports Unsettling Trends

In March, US small business optimism declined, with the NFIB reporting a 3.3-point drop in the optimism index to 97.4, below the 51-year average. Concerns over taxes and labor qual...