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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's dollar pricing shift breaks Tinubu's naira-for-crude policy, exposing Nigeria's inability to supply enough domestic crude to sustain a naira-denominated fuel economy.
2026-07-17
Warsh's Fed Tilts Hawkish: June Minutes
The Fed's June minutes indicate a hawkish pivot, impacting global markets.
2026-07-09
Tariff Pass-Through: Inflation's New Reality
Nearly half of U.S. firms plan further price hikes due to tariffs, complicating Fed decisions.
2026-07-09
Tariff Pass-Through Complicates Fed Policy
Nearly half of firms plan further price hikes, complicating Fed's inflation strategy.
2026-07-09
Serbia Holds Rates at 5.75% Amid Sanctions
Serbia's central bank holds key rate at 5.75%, balancing inflation and sanctions risks.
2026-07-09
Philippine Inflation Hits 31-Month High
Philippine core inflation reaches a 31-month high, prompting BSP to consider a rate hike.
2026-07-09
Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 29-Year High
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 2.88%, signaling a fiscal-monetary clash.
2026-07-09
Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 2.88% Amid Clash
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 2.88%, signaling a fiscal-monetary clash.
2026-07-09
Japan's 1% Rate: Takaichi's Fiscal Challenge
Japan's 1% policy rate faces tension from Takaichi's fiscal expansion.
2026-07-09
Japan's 1% Rate: Iran War Rewires Finance
Japan's rate hike to 1% signals a shift in global finance dynamics.
2026-07-09
IMF Warns Iran War Stalls Global Disinflation
The IMF's latest report signals a halt in global disinflation due to the Iran war.
2026-07-09
IMF July 2026 WEO: Central Banks Boxed In
The IMF warns that emerging-market central banks are out of options amid rising inflation.
2026-07-09
Fed's June Minutes Signal Rate Hike
The Fed's June minutes indicate a shift towards rate hikes, impacting global markets.
2026-07-09
Fed Split on Inflation Puts Rate Hike on the
The Fed's June minutes show a split on rate hikes, testing Warsh's hawkish stance.
2026-07-09
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England's hold at 3.75% signals a shift towards tightening, not easing.
2026-07-09
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% Amid Iran
The Bank of England's hold at 3.75% signals a bet on US–Iran peace durability.
2026-07-09
Warsh's Fed Minutes: A Hawkish Shift
Warsh's first FOMC minutes indicate a shift towards hawkish policies, prioritizing inflation control.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises OCR to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
RBNZ's 2.50% OCR hike signals a shift in monetary policy amid inflation concerns.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises Cash Rate to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
RBNZ hikes cash rate to 2.50% as Middle East oil shock impacts economy.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Raises Cash Rate to 2.50% Amid Oil Shock
New Zealand's RBNZ hikes cash rate to 2.50%, signaling a shift in monetary policy due to oil shock.
2026-07-08
RBNZ July 2026: Dovish Hike Ends Cuts
RBNZ's July hike signals end of easing cycle amid oil-driven inflation shock.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Hikes to 2.50%: A Hawkish Bet
RBNZ raises OCR to 2.50% to combat inflation while supporting recovery.
2026-07-08
RBNZ Hikes to 2.5%: Kiwi Rate Turn Reshapes
RBNZ raises OCR to 2.5%, marking a shift in Asia-Pacific monetary policy.
2026-07-08