Tag: core inflation
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Eurozone Inflation Down to 2% in December: Implications for Policy and IB Economics Students
Overview: Inflation at the 2% Target Eurostat reports that headline inflation in the euro area fell to 2% in December. For students of IB DP Economics, this development is a practical illustration of the unit on low and stable inflation. It also highlights how consumer prices, monetary policy expectations, and exchange rates interact within a…
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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2% in December: What it Means for Monetary Policy and the Economy
Overview: Inflation at the 2% Benchmark Inflation in the euro area fell to 2% in December, bringing the region to a level commonly viewed as aligning with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target. This development marks a significant moment for students studying IB DP economics under Unit 3.3: Low and stable inflation. It offers a…
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Singapore Inflation Coolant: 2025 Slowdown Amid 2026 Risks, US News on Alex Pretti Sparks Backlash
Singapore’s 2025 Inflation Slowdown: What the Numbers Say Singapore’s economy finished 2025 with a notable easing in inflation, a shift that traders and policymakers are watching closely as they gauge the path ahead. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) reported that core inflation averaged 0.7% for the year, a sharp contrast to the 2.8%…
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Singapore Inflation Cools in 2025; 2026 Risks Loom – Live News
Singapore’s 2025 Inflation Reads as a Cooling Trend Singapore’s economic watchdog reported that core inflation averaged 0.7% in 2025, a sharp deceleration from the 2.8% pace recorded in 2024. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said price pressures eased across several key consumption categories, signaling a softer, more predictable pricing environment for households and…
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Singapore Inflation Cools in 2025 as 2026 Risks Loom; US Backlash Over ICE Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Debate
Singapore Inflation 2025: A Year of Easing Price Pressures Singapore ended 2025 with a notable cooling in core inflation, signaling a wider pause in price pressures that had surged the previous year. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) reported that core inflation averaged 0.7 per cent in 2025, down sharply from 2.8 per cent…
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Singapore Core Inflation Drops to 0.7% in 2025, Data Shows
Overview: Core Inflation Eases Across 2025 Singapore’s core inflation averaged 0.7% for the year 2025, a notable slowdown from 2.8% in 2024. The December reading was 1.2%, unchanged from November 2025, suggesting a continued deceleration in underlying price pressures as the economy adapts to shifting demand and supply dynamics. What This Means for Consumers and…
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Singapore’s Core Inflation Dips to 0.7% in 2025 as Price Pressures Ease
Singapore Reports Slower Core Inflation in 2025 Singapore’s core inflation cooled to an average of 0.7% in 2025, a sharp decline from the 2024 rate of 2.8%. The official data released on Friday (Jan 23) highlights what economists describe as a gradual easing in underlying price pressures that often reflect the portion of inflation not…
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Singapore Core Inflation 2025: Trends and Outlook Insights
Singapore’s Core Inflation Dips in 2025 Singapore recorded a marked cooling in its core inflation in 2025, averaging 0.7% for the year. The figure represents a significant drop from a 2.8% pace in 2024, reflecting a shift in underlying price pressures as the economy navigates post-pandemic normalization, supply chain improvements, and domestic demand dynamics. The…
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U.S. Inflation in November at 18‑Month High as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation Ascends Sharply in November New data and surveys point to a broad upturn in American consumer prices for November, reinforcing economists’ projections that inflation may have accelerated to its highest annual pace in roughly 18 months. While many factors feed this trend, the impact of tariffs on imported goods is a central concern…