Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …
Inflation
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Business
Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates 25 Basis Points to Curb Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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India’s two-tier tourist pricing widens as inflation raises foreign admission fees
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTwo-tier pricing widens at Indian sites as foreign admission fees rise Two-tier pricing at India’s tourist sites is widening, with inflation-linked hikes driving foreign admission fees far above local rates …
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Japan inflation recalculation reveals CPI below BOJ 2% target for six months
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Inflation Revised Down: 0.1 Point Cut Lowers Q1 CPI, Sixth Month Below BOJ 2% Target Japan inflation revised down after recalculation shaves 0.1 percentage point off Q1 CPI, extending …
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Reserve Bank of India holds policy rate at 5.25% citing manageable inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiReserve Bank of India Holds Policy Rate at 5.25% as Inflation Seen Manageable Reserve Bank of India holds key rate at 5.25% on August 5, 2026, citing manageable inflation while …
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Business
Small firms squeezed by inflation as Japan’s stock boom fails to help
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan small businesses squeezed despite Nikkei surge as inflation and weak pricing power bite SMEs Despite a record Nikkei rally, Japan small businesses face rising costs and weak pricing power …
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Business
Bank of Japan warns of faster rate hikes amid rising inflation risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Signals Faster Rate Hikes Possible as Ueda Warns of Inflation Upside Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady on July 31, 2026, warning that higher inflation …
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Business
India monsoon shortfall cuts sowing up to 39% and raises food inflation fears
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUneven Monsoon Rainfall Cuts Planting by Up to 39%, Raising Food Inflation Fears in India Uneven monsoon rainfall during the sowing season has sharply curtailed planting in parts of India, …
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Politics
Japan seeks early rice stockpile buyback amid cabinet inflation concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoReserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …
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IMF Downgrades Cambodia Economic Outlook: Growth to Slow to 3% as Inflation Climbs to 5.6% IMF warns Cambodia economic outlook will weaken as energy costs, border tensions and cybercrime weigh …