Thailand’s June inflation rises 2.42% as fuel and ready-to-eat food prices climb
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Thailand’s headline inflation rose 2.42% in June 2026, driven by higher fuel, transport and ready-to-eat food prices, while the Commerce Ministry maintained its 2026 inflation forecast at 1.5-2.5%.
IMF Chief Issues Fiscal Discipline Warning as War Shock Fractures Global Growth
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
The IMF chief says a resilient global outlook masks severe pain for energy importers, warning nations to target the vulnerable and protect public finances
Bank of Japan prepares accelerated hikes should inflation risks grow
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Naoki Tamura says the central bank will accelerate its baseline path of regular quarter-point hikes if upside inflation risks from the Middle East intensify.
Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.