Tag: price stability
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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…