Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 2, 2026
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India’s Economic Resilience Tested as Inflation Surges Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Monsoon Variability
India’s consumer price inflation registered a significant rise to 4.38% in June 2026, an notable acceleration from 3.93% recorded in May, as the nation grapples with a confluence of adverse…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 2, 2026
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From Concerts to Consoles: ‘Funflation’ Drives Up Home Entertainment Costs, Sparking Widespread Consumer Cutbacks
The escalating cost of leisure activities, a phenomenon dubbed "funflation," has long been a source of frustration for American consumers seeking live experiences such as concerts and sporting events. Now,…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 2, 2026
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Consumer Prices See Significant Decline in June, Easing Inflationary Pressures Amidst Geopolitical Volatility and Persistent Fed Vigilance
Consumer prices posted their biggest decline in more than six years during June, as a sharp swoon in energy prices provided at least temporary relief from this year’s persistent inflation…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
- 14 views
China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls
YANTAI, CHINA – China’s economic expansion in the second quarter of 2026 decelerated to its weakest pace since the fourth quarter of 2022, reigniting urgent calls for robust policy stimulus.…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
- 16 views
Geopolitical Turmoil Threatens ECB’s Delicate Policy Balancing Act as Oil Surges
The European Central Bank (ECB) finds itself at a critical juncture, facing intensified pressure on its upcoming interest rate decision next week, as a renewed and escalating military conflict between…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
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Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008
The cost of goods brought into the U.S. posted an unexpected increase in June, with import prices climbing 0.3% for the month, a stark contrast to economists’ expectations of a…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
- 14 views
President Trump’s Global Tariffs on 60 Economies Spark International Outcry Over Forced Labor Justification While Nations Signal Continued Negotiation
The United States has initiated a sweeping new tariff regime, imposing duties on 60 of its top trading partners under the guise of combating forced labor. This move, announced by…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
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Underlying Inflation Nears Fed Target as Trimmed Mean Measures Hit Multi-Year Lows, Prompting Policy Reassessment Amidst Internal Dissent
New data from June suggests a significant deceleration in underlying inflationary pressures, with key "trimmed mean" measures indicating a trend back towards the Federal Reserve’s long-sought 2% target. This development…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
- 22 views
Wholesale Prices Unexpectedly Decline 0.3% in June, Fueling Optimism for Easing Inflation
Wholesale prices, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, registered an unexpected decline of 0.3% in June 2026, a significant development that points to a potential…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
- 16 views
China’s Factory Activity Contracts Unexpectedly in July, Fueling Calls for Stronger Stimulus Amid Economic Headwinds
LIUZHOU, CHINA – The engine of China’s vast industrial sector faltered unexpectedly in July, contracting for the first time since February, as a confluence of domestic demand weakness, seasonal disruptions,…
