Inflation/Price level

IMF urges preparation for ‘unthinkable’ amid Mid-East conflict

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva warns that a 10 per cent hike in energy prices persisting for a year may push global inflation by 40 basis points.

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil spike stokes stagflation fear

Crude oil has spiked almost 80 per cent since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.

World food prices rebound in February, says UN agency

Rice prices edged up 0.4 per cent, supported by sustained demand for basmati and Japonica varieties.

Is climate change making inflation worse?

There’s mounting evidence that more frequent extreme weather events do make some things more expensive

US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill

mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Explainer

Why shopping for food, clothes and toys in S’pore may get more expensive as oil prices rise

Oil plays a role in the manufacturing of common consumer items - particularly those that require plastics - such as toys, computers and kitchen ware.

Wall Street strategists warn not to bet on Trump rescuing stocks rattled by Iran war

News from US President Donald Trump's speech displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 2, 2026.

Prolonged Middle East conflict may push up prices; S’pore to reassess GDP forecast if needed: DPM Gan

Smoke rises after coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 1.

Singapore on inflation alert as Gulf conflict threatens oil and gas price surge

Experts say that the impact on petrol and electricity prices and overall inflation in Singapore will be felt only if the conflict extends beyond a week or two.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop to 1% in January

Analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected core inflation to rise to 1.5 per cent last month.

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