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Inflation/Price level

US inflation had steadied in February before war with Iran

FILE PHOTO: A cashier loads a turkey and other groceries for checkout at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025.  REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A cashier loads a turkey and other groceries for checkout at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025.  REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Strait of Hormuz disruptions will hit food prices as well as oil, UN warns

Energy, fertiliser and transport costs have continued to climb, leaving developing economies particularly exposed to price shock.
Energy, fertiliser and transport costs have continued to climb, leaving developing economies particularly exposed to price shock.

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

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.