Tag: inflation trends
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US Consumer Confidence Slides to Lowest Level Since 2014, Signaling Economic Unease
Overview: Confidence Takes a Steep Dip In a sharp reassessment of the current and future financial landscape, U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014 in January. The decline, reported by The Conference Board, underscores growing unease about household finances, job prospects, and the trajectory of the broader economy. Consumers are increasingly weighing…
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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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UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in the G7: IMF outlook explained
UK set for notable growth within the G7, IMF projections show The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its global outlook, placing the United Kingdom as the second-fastest growing economy among the world’s seven most advanced economies this year and next. Growth is forecast at 1.3% in both 2025 and 2026, a modest pace, yet…