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India's Retail Inflation Hits a Nearly 6-Year Low at 3.34%, Signaling Potential Rate Cuts

India's retail inflation fell to a nearly six-year low of 3.34% in March, driven by declining food prices, setting the stage for potential RBI rate cuts to support growth amid glob...

Canada's Inflation Rate Dips to 2.3% in March, Surprising Economists with a Steeper Decline

Canada's inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.3% in March, below February's 2.6%, due to lower prices in travel tours and gasoline. Monthly CPI rose by 0.3%.

Eurozone Inflation Dips Slightly to 2.2% in March, Signaling Economic Stability

The euro area's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.2% in March from 2.3% in February, with services being the largest contributor. The core CPI rose by 2.4% year-on-year...

Germany's Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.3% in February, What Does It Mean for the Economy?

Germany's inflation rate remained steady at 2.3% in February, slightly down from January's 2.6%. The consumer price index increased by 0.4% from January, indicating a stable econom...

Swiss Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 0.3% in February: A Closer Look

Switzerland's inflation rate slightly decreased to 0.3% in February, with the consumer price index rising by 0.6% monthly. Higher prices in clothing, footwear, and transport contri...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Unevenly Amid Rising Tariff Uncertainties

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions to President Trump's tariff announcement and China's consumer price index increase, with indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's...

Italy's Inflation Holds Steady at 1.3%: A Closer Look at December's Economic Indicators

Italy's inflation rate remained steady at 1.3% in December, as reported by Istat. This stability mirrors November's figures, highlighting a period of economic consistency. Further ...

Japan's Inflation Surges to 2.9%: What's Driving the Increase?

Japan's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in November, up from 2.3% in October, according to the Statistics Bureau of Japan. The consumer price index excluding fresh food and ener...

Italian Inflation Surges to 1.3% in November, Driven by Energy and Food Prices

Italy's consumer price index increased by 1.3% in November, driven by energy and food prices. Core inflation edged up to 1.9%, while the HICP rose by 1.5% annually.

Swiss Inflation Edges Up to 0.7% in November Amid Mixed Price Trends

Switzerland's annual inflation rate rose to 0.7% in November, up from 0.6% in October, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The monthly consumer price index (CPI) decreased...