Spain inflation jumps, Italy rises
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Italy's annual inflation rose to 3.3% in August, driven by energy, while Spain's climbed to 4.3% as food and fuel prices surged, Spain's statistics agency said.
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
Inflation is basically a thermostat. 0% is like Michigan in February. No one wants to go outside. 8% and grocery prices feel like Phoenix in July. 2% is that Goldilocks zone where you stop thinking about the thermostat. @svaneksmith https://tinyurl.com/otc-9-12
September 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Inflation is basically a thermostat. 0% is like Michigan in February. No one wants to go outside. 8% and grocery prices feel like Phoenix in July. 2% is that Goldilocks zone where you stop thinking about the thermostat. @svaneksmith https://tinyurl.com/otc-9-12
Good morning.
UK inflation climbed to 3.1% in August on higher energy prices, while core inflation remained unchanged at 2.6%.
Matching consensus forecasts, the data leaves the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee facing a delicate balance ahead of tomorrow's ...
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UK inflation climbed to 3.1% in August on higher energy prices, while core inflation remained unchanged at 2.6%.
Matching consensus forecasts, the data leaves the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee facing a delicate balance ahead of tomorrow's ...
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September 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Good morning.
UK inflation climbed to 3.1% in August on higher energy prices, while core inflation remained unchanged at 2.6%.
Matching consensus forecasts, the data leaves the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee facing a delicate balance ahead of tomorrow's ...
1 of 2
UK inflation climbed to 3.1% in August on higher energy prices, while core inflation remained unchanged at 2.6%.
Matching consensus forecasts, the data leaves the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee facing a delicate balance ahead of tomorrow's ...
1 of 2
"Drivers of Turkish inflation" is available at the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance: doi.org/10.1016/j.qref.2022...
September 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
"Drivers of Turkish inflation" is available at the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance: doi.org/10.1016/j.qref.2022...
Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that inflation will continue to rise in the first quarter of next year.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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“.. The CBO expects the Iran war to add roughly 0.5 percentage points to inflation during that period, a calculation that is largely driven by higher energy costs due to the conflict.”
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September 15, 2026 at 6:43 PM
“.. The CBO expects the Iran war to add roughly 0.5 percentage points to inflation during that period, a calculation that is largely driven by higher energy costs due to the conflict.”
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"Inflation convergence over time: Sector-level evidence within Europe" is available at International Finance: doi.org/10.1111/infi.12407
September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
"Inflation convergence over time: Sector-level evidence within Europe" is available at International Finance: doi.org/10.1111/infi.12407
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🚀 PwC’s Consumer Sentiment Index has hit a 5-year high, but, as inflation rises, will it last?
🎄 And, for retail and hospitality operators, will that translate into higher spending in the run up to Christmas?
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🎄 And, for retail and hospitality operators, will that translate into higher spending in the run up to Christmas?
👉 Watch my 1 minute summary, and check out our latest report: url.pwc.com/CWifSJe
September 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🚀 PwC’s Consumer Sentiment Index has hit a 5-year high, but, as inflation rises, will it last?
🎄 And, for retail and hospitality operators, will that translate into higher spending in the run up to Christmas?
👉 Watch my 1 minute summary, and check out our latest report: url.pwc.com/CWifSJe
🎄 And, for retail and hospitality operators, will that translate into higher spending in the run up to Christmas?
👉 Watch my 1 minute summary, and check out our latest report: url.pwc.com/CWifSJe
Reposted by Will Jennings
What do you MEAN voters understand that stimulus creates inflation???? Where was this level of economics insight literally any other time ever?
September 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
What do you MEAN voters understand that stimulus creates inflation???? Where was this level of economics insight literally any other time ever?
"Understanding the global drivers of inflation: How important are oil prices?" is available at Energy Economics: doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.202...
September 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"Understanding the global drivers of inflation: How important are oil prices?" is available at Energy Economics: doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.202...
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Oil and gas prices fuel rise in inflation | Paul Kelso analysis
Oil and gas prices fuel rise in inflation | Paul Kelso analysis
Will we see an interest rate rise in September?
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September 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Oil and gas prices fuel rise in inflation | Paul Kelso analysis
by Paul Wilding
Energy bills rise 4% on 1 October, £1,723 for a typical household.
Ofgem's own breakdown says gas is doing nearly all of it. Gas bills up 8%. Homes without gas, under 1%.
Get off gas and the bills stop doing this.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-releas...
Ofgem's own breakdown says gas is doing nearly all of it. Gas bills up 8%. Homes without gas, under 1%.
Get off gas and the bills stop doing this.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-releas...
Energy price cap will rise by 4% from October 2026
Ofgem has announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026.
www.ofgem.gov.uk
September 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Energy bills rise 4% on 1 October, £1,723 for a typical household.
Ofgem's own breakdown says gas is doing nearly all of it. Gas bills up 8%. Homes without gas, under 1%.
Get off gas and the bills stop doing this.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-releas...
Ofgem's own breakdown says gas is doing nearly all of it. Gas bills up 8%. Homes without gas, under 1%.
Get off gas and the bills stop doing this.
www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-releas...
This study of global inflation since 1970 finds that while oil and demand shocks drive headline inflation, global supply shocks are the main driver of core inflation. rdcu.be/d3LMI
September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This study of global inflation since 1970 finds that while oil and demand shocks drive headline inflation, global supply shocks are the main driver of core inflation. rdcu.be/d3LMI