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Inflation
News & analysis tagged Inflation — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Dangote's Dollar Pricing Exposes Nigeria's Cr
Dangote Refinery switched fuel pricing from naira to dollars on July 13, 2026, exposing a structural crude supply gap that undermines Nigeria's naira-for-crude framework and threatens currency stability.
2026-07-17
Dangote Dollar Pivot Breaks Nigeria's Naira-C
Dangote refinery ends naira pricing for fuel, exposing Nigeria's crude supply gap. The shift breaks Tinubu's currency stability policy and threatens inflation as NNPC fails to deliver enough domestic crude.
2026-07-17
Warsh's Fed Tilts Hawkish: June Minutes
The Federal Reserve's June minutes reveal a hawkish shift, with policymakers favoring interest rate hikes, impacting global currencies and rates.
2026-07-09
Tariff Pass-Through: Inflation's New Reality
New York Fed's survey shows 47% of firms expect ongoing price hikes from tariffs, challenging inflation forecasts and Fed rate decisions.
2026-07-09
Tariff Pass-Through Complicates Fed Policy
New York Fed data shows 47% of service firms and 44% of manufacturers plan tariff-driven price hikes, complicating the Fed's inflation fight.
2026-07-09
Serbia Holds Rates at 5.75% Amid Sanctions
The National Bank of Serbia keeps its key policy rate at 5.75% amid expiring sanctions on NIS and upcoming elections, prioritizing currency stability.
2026-07-09
Philippine Inflation Hits 31-Month High
Philippine core inflation hits 4.4% in June 2026, the highest in 31 months, pushing the Bangko Sentral to consider a third rate hike amid rising costs.
2026-07-09
Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 29-Year High
Japan's 10-year bond yield reaches 2.88%, the highest in 29 years, amid fiscal expansion and inflation pressures.
2026-07-09
Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 2.88% Amid Clash
Japan's 10-year JGB yield reaches 2.88%, reflecting investor skepticism about BOJ's inflation management and Takaichi's spending plan.
2026-07-09
Japan's 1% Rate: Takaichi's Fiscal Challenge
Japan's policy rate hits 1%, as Prime Minister Takaichi's spending agenda tests the Bank of Japan's monetary policy amid rising inflation concerns.
2026-07-09
Japan's 1% Rate: Iran War Rewires Finance
The Bank of Japan raises its policy rate to 1% amid the Iran war, impacting global finance and Japan's debt management.
2026-07-09
IMF Warns Iran War Stalls Global Disinflation
The IMF's July 2026 WEO Update raises global inflation to 4.7%, highlighting risks for emerging markets amid geopolitical tensions.
2026-07-09
IMF July 2026 WEO: Central Banks Boxed In
The IMF's July 2026 WEO downgrades growth to 3.0% and inflation to 4.7%, signaling currency crises for emerging markets as the dollar strengthens.
2026-07-09
Fed's June Minutes Signal Rate Hike
The June FOMC minutes reveal a Fed leaning towards rate hikes, signaling challenges for dollar-dependent emerging economies.
2026-07-09
Fed Split on Inflation Puts Rate Hike on the
The June FOMC minutes reveal a split on inflation and rate hikes, with a July 28 decision looming as a test for Kevin Warsh's leadership.
2026-07-09
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, marking a shift in monetary policy amid rising inflation and energy prices.
2026-07-09
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% Amid Iran
The Bank of England maintains its base rate at 3.75%, betting on a fragile US–Iran ceasefire to manage inflation pressures amid market shifts.
2026-07-09
Warsh's Fed Minutes: A Hawkish Shift
The June FOMC minutes reveal a hawkish pivot under Kevin Warsh, with rate hikes expected and AI productivity arguments sidelined.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises OCR to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the Official Cash Rate to 2.50%, indicating a shift in monetary policy as inflation pressures persist.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises Cash Rate to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the official cash rate to 2.50% amid ongoing Middle East tensions affecting oil prices and inflation.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises Cash Rate to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the official cash rate to 2.50%, marking a shift in response to inflation driven by the Iran war oil shock.
2026-07-08
RBNZ July 2026: Dovish Hike Ends Cuts
RBNZ raises Official Cash Rate to 2.50% in July 2026, marking the end of its easing cycle due to inflation pressures from oil prices.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Hikes to 2.50%: A Hawkish Bet
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the Official Cash Rate to 2.50%, signaling a hawkish stance amid fragile economic recovery and inflation concerns.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Hikes to 2.5%: Kiwi Rate Turn Reshapes
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the OCR to 2.5%, signaling a shift in monetary policy amid global oil supply shocks and inflation concerns.
2026-07-08