Asia growth steady; energy shock raises risk for inflation: IMF
Washington, April 20 (IANS) Asia’s growth remains resilient, but a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict is raising risks for inflation and external balances, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “Asia entered 2026 on a solid footing with growth remaining resilient despite the region bearing the brunt of US […]
New Zealand’s annual inflation sees slower increase at 2.2 per cent
Wellington, Jan 22 (IANS) New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index (CPI) increased 2.2 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 2.2 per cent annual increase in the third quarter of 2024, both being slower increases, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday. “Prices are still rising, but not as much […]
