Japan's core inflation rate slows in September Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2.4% year-on-year, not including volatile fresh food, official data showed today. Business • 18 Oct
Euro zone inflation revised down to 1.7% in September Euro zone inflation slowed more than previously estimated in September, according to revised official data released today, hours before the European Central Bank cut interest … Business • 17 Oct
ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation cools The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the third time this year, saying inflation in the euro zone was increasingly under control while … Business • 17 Oct
Inflation set to stay above ECB target in medium term Economists expect inflation rates to stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target in the medium term, according to a survey published by Germany's Ifo … Business • 16 Oct
UK inflation falls more than expected to 1.7% British inflation dropped sharply in September and key price gauges watched by the Bank of England also fell, bolstering bets on an interest rate cut … Business • 16 Oct
Going all out? Five questions for the ECB this week The European Central Bank looks set to deliver another interest rate cut on Thursday it had little appetite to point to just weeks ago. Business • 14 Oct
ECB accounts show cautious stance on further cuts European Central Bank policymakers appeared content with the drop in inflation when they met last month but argued for a gradual policy easing given stubborn … Business • 10 Oct
US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations US consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than three and a … Business • 10 Oct
Annual inflation falls to 0.7% - lowest since March 2021 A drop in energy prices has resulted in a significant fall in inflation which declined from 1.7% in the 12 months to August to 0.7% … Business • 10 Oct
Israel central bank holds rate steady again The Bank of Israel kept interest rates unchanged today for the sixth meeting in a row, staying cautious as Israel's year-long war with Hamas in … Business • 09 Oct
ECB policymakers press case for October rate cut Several European Central Bank policymakers argued their case today for another interest rate cut next week, even if some of their colleagues remained unconvinced as … Business • 09 Oct
India's central bank holds key interest rates steady The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged today as widely expected, but changed its policy stance to "neutral", opening the … Business • 09 Oct
Poll suggests ECB to cut rates by 25bps in Oct and Dec The European Central Bank (ECB) will cut its deposit rate by 25 basis points on October 17 and again in December, according to more than … Business • 08 Oct
ECB will probably cut rates in October - Villeroy The European Central Bank will probably cut interest rates on October 17 as economic growth is weak and this raises the risk that inflation will … Business • 07 Oct
Turkish inflation falls less than expected to 49.4% Turkish annual inflation slowed less than expected in September to 49.4%, official data showed today, a figure which analysts said could disappoint central bank officials … Business • 03 Oct
Big banks add October cut to ECB forecasts Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, now expect the European Central Bank to deliver a quarter-point cut at its October 17 meeting, on the … Business • 02 Oct
Euro zone inflation under 2% for first time since 2021 The euro zone's annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three and a half years in September, dropping below the European Central Bank's … Business • 01 Oct
Euro zone factory activity takes a turn for the worse Manufacturing activity across the euro zone declined at its fastest pace this year in September as demand waned sharply despite factories cutting their prices, a … Business • 01 Oct
Annual inflation slows to just 0.2% - flash data The annual rate of inflation rose by just 0.2% this month compared with 1.1% in August, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 30 Sep
German inflation eases, boosting hopes for more ECB cuts German inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 this month, preliminary data showed today, helping European Central Bank doves build their case for … Business • 30 Sep
US consumer spending rises in August, inflation slows US consumer spending increased moderately in August, suggesting the economy retained some of its solid momentum in the third quarter, while inflation pressures continued to … Business • 27 Sep
Euro zone data flow keeps adding to case for ECB rate cut Inflation has eased more than expected in two of the euro zone's biggest economies and the German jobs market has continued to cool this month, … Business • 27 Sep
Inflation slows sharply in France and Spain in September Annual inflation slowed sharply in France and Spain in September, official data showed today, fuelling speculation over whether the European Central Bank will cut rates … Business • 27 Sep
Swiss National Bank lowers rates and flags further cuts The Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points today, echoing steps to lower borrowing costs by the European Central Bank and US … Business • 26 Sep
OECD sees global growth stabilising at 3.2% this year Global growth is in the process of stabilising as the drag from central bank rate hikes fades and falling inflation boosts households' incomes, the OECD … Business • 25 Sep