Tag: price stability
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What Changes Are In Effect in 2026 Across Australia: Bills, Benefits, and Budget Moves
Overview: A Year of Reform in Australia As Australia ushers in 2026, a suite of policy updates and program changes are set to take effect. The government has framed these reforms as measures to curb price increases, improve public health responses, and provide targeted relief to households. From a new cash mandate to cheaper medicines…
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Japan’s Rice Policy at Crossroads amid Output Shift
Overview: A Policy at a Pivot Point Japan’s rice policy is undergoing heightened scrutiny as the country confronts sustained high prices for its staple grain. After years of conservative price supports and cautious market interventions, policymakers face a sharper choice: how to stabilize domestic rice output in the face of shifting agricultural dynamics while safeguarding…
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Philippines Extends Molasses Import Ban to March 2026
Policy Extension Aims to Stabilize Millsite Prices The Philippines has decided to extend the temporary ban on molasses importation through March 2026 as part of a broader effort to halt a sharp decline in millsite prices. The move, announced by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), is designed to give local sugar producers more room to…
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Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Monetary Policy for Price Stability
Introduction: Why trust matters in monetary policy For any central bank, price stability is the bedrock of credibility. In emerging markets like Nigeria, that credibility has come under strain from periods of unorthodox policy, volatile inflation, and exchange-rate swings. When authorities rely on interventionist tools or frequent policy pivots, businesses and households lose confidence in…
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Inflation Isn’t Defeated: Why Prices Still Bite Despite Political Claims and Fed Moves
Introduction: A disconnect between rhetoric and prices In a political climate where claims of victory over inflation are frequent, the reality for many households is measured in groceries, gas pumps, and household budgets. President Donald Trump’s assertion that “inflation has been defeated” and the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates have shaped a narrative of…