Inflation

Bye Singapore, hello Malaysia: Expats chase cheaper living costs
Lower living costs in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh are attracting some expats away from Singapore.
Published On 5 Jun 2023
Pakistan inflation hits record for second consecutive month
The country’s year-on-year inflation rises to record 37.97 percent as crucial IMF bailout talks remain in limbo.
Published On 2 Jun 2023
Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy
‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.
Published On 1 Jun 2023
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‘So trapped’: A young Iraqi driver’s costly taxi to nowhere
A 24-year-old in Erbil juggles the cost of supporting his family while maintaining his only source of income.
Published On 1 Jun 2023

Despite rising prices consumer spending remained buoyant but high inflation complicates Fed’s interest rate decisions.

Right-wing presidential candidates tout commitment to the West, but severe financial crisis could necessitate a shift.

Inflation driven by economic instability, fallout from war in Ukraine and COVID have made jollof rice an expensive meal.

Soaring inflation and a plunging lira will be top priorities for whoever wins the presidential run-off on May 28.

While wholesale prices rose at modest levels, weekly unemployment claims hit a 1.5-year high, more than expected.

While there was some evidence of inflation cooling, core inflation continues to be ‘sticky’ and at an ‘elevated level’.

Despite needing to sew shoes to make extra money, a homemaker in Ankara donates to charity to help those with even less.

Spiralling inflation and a plummeting peso have left the economy unravelling at an accelerating pace.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists measures will not add to country’s already high inflation.

A vendor in Peru’s capital and his cocker spaniel find ‘life’ on the city’s streets as they work hard to earn a living.

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