
Every Friday the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics publishes a number, and every Friday it is reported as though it were inflation. It is not. It is the Sensitive Price Indicator, and it measures something narrower and more…
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Every Friday the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics publishes a number, and every Friday it is reported as though it were inflation. It is not. It is the Sensitive Price Indicator, and it measures something narrower and more…
Pakistan's weekly inflation reading has kept household budgets under pressure, with food prices again sitting at the centre of public concern.
Annual inflation hit 3.5% in June, down from May's more than three-year high, but the resumption of conflict with Iran threatens to push inflation back up as energy costs rise once again.
UK inflation cooled faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices dropped, with new Chancellor John Healey calling it welcome news while stressing there is still much more the government should do.
UK inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in June as fuel costs retreated and supermarket competition lowered grocery prices. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government now faces pressure as analysts warn of upcoming volatility
U.S. markets hovered near record territory as oil volatility, high Treasury yields and July inflation data kept investors cautious.
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Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.

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UK inflation has risen to its highest level in four months, with higher energy bills pushing the cost of living back into sharper focus for households, businesses and policymakers. The BBC reported that prices are now…

Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.
Federal Reserve rate patience is facing a new test as oil prices, inflation expectations and mixed market signals overlap before the next policy meeting. It is the kind of update that people search for because it does…
Oil price rises above 95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates Oil markets have tightened again as the price of Brent crude moved above $95 a barrel, returning to a level not seen for six weeks and reflecting fresh…

Oil prices moved higher as U.S.-Iran diplomacy stalled and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz renewed concern about global energy supplies.
New Delhi will enforce a six-week construction ban starting December 10 to tackle severe air pollution affecting millions in the capital
As inflation soars, financial experts agree that tight monetary policy is likely to continue, impacting Pakistan's economic landscape significantly
The Asian Development Bank forecasts Pakistan's GDP growth at 3.7%, lower than expectations, as inflation rises due to global challenges

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US wholesale inflation paused in July as cheaper energy and food offset increases in services and construction, new federal data shows.
The Islamabad High Court urges the PMDC to assess the inhumane 102-hour work week for doctors, highlighting critical health implications and international standards

Pakistan's petroleum prices climbed again this week, with the government raising petrol by Rs1.63 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.55 per litre, effective from July 29. The increase takes petrol to Rs335.81…
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Pakistan's official half-year report points to stronger growth, lower average inflation and recovering industry, while external and structural risks remain.

The Iran war and soaring bond yields raise alarms about a potential stock market crash, as economic conditions worsen globally