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South Korean market scene contrasting high food prices with stable fuel costs amid 2% inflation slowdown.

South Korea's consumer prices rise 2% in January, slowest pace in five months

2 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent year-on-year in January, marking the slowest pace in five months. The slowdown was partly due to stable petroleum product prices, as international crude oil prices fell, according to government data. However, prices for some agricultural and livestock products continued to surge sharply.

Marco Lavagna resigns from INDEC over inflation measurement disagreement

Marco Lavagna resigned from directing INDEC after disagreements with the government on implementing the new Consumer Price Index for January. Minister Luis Caputo confirmed the methodological change will be postponed until disinflation is consolidated, appointing Pedro Lines as the new head. January inflation is estimated at 2.5%, according to official projections.

Marco Lavagna resigns from INDEC over inflation measurement disagreements

2 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

INDEC director Marco Lavagna resigned on Monday due to disagreements with the government over implementing a new methodology for measuring January inflation. Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed the change will be postponed and appointed Pedro Lines as replacement. Unions express concerns over potential data manipulation.

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Central bank keeps selic at 15% and signals march cut

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Financial market expects moderate hike in central bank's interest rate

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Tax and inflation top social media topics ahead of Japan's lower house election

Central bank may raise interest rates by 50 basis points

Colombia's central bank may hike its policy rate by 50 basis points to 9.75% at its January 30 meeting, according to analysts surveyed by Anif and Corficolombiana. The move would address 2025 inflation of 5.15% and a 23% minimum wage increase that has boosted inflation expectations. The global context, with steady Fed rates and Brazil's policy, shapes the local outlook.

Salaries lost to inflation in November according to INDEC

23 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Salaries rose 1.8% in November 2025, below that month's 2.5% inflation, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censos (INDEC). From January to November, incomes increased an average of 36%, exceeding the 27.9% inflation for the period. However, growth in registered employment lagged behind the informal sector.

Bank of Korea holds key rate steady amid weak won

South Korea's central bank decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 2.5 percent during a monetary policy meeting in Seoul on January 15. This marks the fifth consecutive hold since July, driven by a weakened won and inflation concerns that limit further easing. BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong emphasized a data-driven approach, leaving room for potential rate cuts in the next three months amid high uncertainty.

يتقوى مؤشر IHSG وسط مخاوف من تهديد استقلالية الاحتياطي الفيدرالي

14 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

فتح مؤشر أسعار الأسهم المركب (IHSG) مرتفعًا بـ39.71 نقطة أو 0.44 في المئة إلى 9072.29 صباح الخميس، وسط مخاوف السوق من التهديدات لاستقلالية الاحتياطي الفيدرالي الأمريكي بسبب هجمات الرئيس دونالد ترامب على رئيسه جيروم باول. تعزز هذه المخاوف بيانات مؤشر أسعار المنتجين (PPI) التي تظهر ضغوط أسعار، قد تدفع الاحتياطي الفيدرالي للحفاظ على أسعار الفائدة أو رفعها. ومع ذلك، يرى المحللون هذه القوة إشارة إلى تحول استثماري نحو دورة فائقة تدعم سوق الأسهم الإندونيسي طوال عام 2026.

02 فبراير 2026 12:31