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Inflation

The Federal Reserve building in Washington, US. Reuters

Fed officials offer contrasting views on US inflation and interest rate path

EconomyNovember 21, 2024

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said high interest rates have been particularly painful for low-income countries. EPA

IMF chief not declaring victory yet in global inflation battle

EconomyOctober 17, 2024

A market in Cairo, Egypt. Inflation is hitting consumers in the pocket from many directions, notably where subsidies on essentials like food have been reduced. EPA

Egypt's annual urban inflation rate rises to 26.4% as subsidy cuts bite

EconomyOctober 09, 2024

Halloween treats are expected to be more expensive in the UK this year after figures revealed the price of chocolate rose by 11 per cent in the year to August. Bloomberg

Chocolate prices to spook UK customers this Halloween

UKSeptember 18, 2024

A delivery rider in Cairo. Transport costs in Egypt rose sharply last month, following the government's decision to raise fuel prices. AFP

Egypt's inflation rate hits 26% ending five-month deceleration

EconomySeptember 10, 2024

Street vendors sell fish and bread in the Eminonu district of Istanbul. Turkey is focusing on reducing inflation with a tight monetary policy. AFP

Fitch upgrades Turkey’s credit rating for second time this year

EconomySeptember 07, 2024

Food and beverage prices have continued to rise in Dubai. Amy Leang/The National

Dubai's inflation eases despite higher rents

EconomyAugust 14, 2024

Shoppers at an outdoor food market in Cairo. Egypt's economy has faced several challenges in recent years, including high debt levels, inflation and foreign exchange shortages. EPA

Egypt's inflation drops further as PM seeks to calm nerves

EconomyAugust 09, 2024

A busy shopping street in Istanbul. Turkey has been increasing interest rates since last year to rein in inflation. AP

Turkey keeps inflation outlook unchanged amid tight monetary policy

EconomyAugust 08, 2024

Stock market information displayed at the Nasdaq market site in New York. Bloomberg

US recession fears are overblown, experts say

EconomyAugust 08, 2024

Despite seemingly high interest rates on savings accounts, the real return on cash has been negative for most of the past four years due to inflation. Antonie Robertson / The National

What are the hidden costs of hoarding cash?

MoneyJuly 23, 2024

The business and commercial district of Istanbul. Turkish MPs are set to pass legislation including major corporation tax rises. Reuters

Turkey plans to raise taxes to shore up revenue and 'create fairer system'

MENAJuly 19, 2024

The Central Bank of UAE projected an inflation rate of 2.3 per cent for 2024 in a June report. Silvia Razgova / The National

Eight ways to earn with savings accounts in the UAE

MoneyJuly 18, 2024

A press conference featuring Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appears on a monitor at the New York Stock Exchange. AP

Hopes for US interest rate cuts grow after latest inflation report

EconomyJuly 11, 2024

An Egyptian fruit seller works at a market in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters

Egypt's inflation rate drops for the fourth consecutive month

EconomyJuly 10, 2024

An Iranian waves the flags of Iran as the Iranian president-elect visits the shrine of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran. Getty Images

How likely is a change in Iran's economy under new presidency?

EconomyJuly 08, 2024