Inflation/Price level

US stocks advance as jobs data dims prospect of Fed rate hike

The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.6 per cent by 9.42am in New York, rallying from the July 1 down session. Meanwhile, the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index gained 0.4 per cent.

US Fed chair Warsh says inflation risks are down, vows price stability

US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh doubled down on a message from his first press conference as Fed chairman that the central bank will deliver price stability.

Philippines sets record pay hike for Manila workers on inflation

A trade union said the hike is inadequate in the face of inflation faced by the Philippines.

War, inflation can’t stop ETFs’ trillion-dollar inflow boom

ETFs are a popular investment vehicle because they are easier to trade compared to mutual funds, they are relatively low cost, and there’s an ETF for almost everything in market.

US Fed’s preferred inflation gauge hits fresh three-year high

The US-Israel war on Iran spiked global energy prices and snarled supply chains as Tehran choked off the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Singapore’s core inflation holds steady in May, but prices could climb

Private transport inflation saw the biggest jump in May, from 8.1 per cent in April to 8.6 per cent, on the back of larger increases in car and motorcycle prices.

Why more South Koreans are becoming ‘full-time children’

More young people in South Korea are embracing life as a "full-time child".

Pakistan’s mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Known in South Asia as the “king of fruits”, Pakistan grows over two dozen varieties of mango that normally earn around US$110 million in international sales a year.

Australia to extend petrol price relief for motorists

The temporary measures were due to expire at the end of this month, but will be extended for the month of July.

Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years: Official

Rice prices, excluding the luxury koshihikari variety, were 5.4 per cent lower in May than a year earlier, the first drop since November 2022.

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