Inflation

Bitcoin briefly falls below $80,000 after hot US inflation print

12. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

US consumer prices rose more than expected in April, sending stocks lower and pushing bitcoin briefly under the key $80,000 level before a modest recovery. The data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady.

Asian stocks decline as US inflation accelerates

Asian stocks fell alongside Wall Street after US inflation data showed faster price growth. Rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran pushed Treasury yields higher and increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in 2027.

Fuel product price caps to remain in place for some time: finance chief

11. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday that temporary price caps on fuel products will remain in place for some time due to instability in the Middle East.

Asia

DOE supports VAT relief on electricity

Asia

South Korea's consumer prices accelerate to 2.6% in April amid oil shock

Asia

Mizkan suspends sales of four natto products amid supply strain

South African fuel prices to rise sharply from Wednesday

Petrol prices in South Africa will increase by 14% and diesel by nearly 24% from Wednesday, 6 May, due to the ongoing Iran war. The Department of Mineral Resources and Petroleum (DMPR) announced the hikes amid rising global Brent crude prices. Temporary fuel levy reductions offer some relief.

Indonesia's April 2026 inflation controlled at 2.42 percent, government and BPS say

4. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Indonesia's April 2026 inflation stood at 0.13 percent monthly and 2.42 percent annually. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said maintaining fuel subsidies successfully curbed energy sector inflation spikes. BPS explained non-subsidiized fuel price hikes had minimal impact.

Philippine peso hits new record low of P61.30 versus US dollar

The Philippine peso closed at P61.30 against the US dollar on Tuesday, April 28, marking a new record low amid global uncertainties from the Middle East conflict.

Government eliminates bank commissions for card payments at gas stations

27. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Mexico's government announced the elimination of bank commissions for paying gasoline with credit and debit cards at service stations, offering discounts of up to 7.45 pesos per transaction. The measure, presented on April 27 by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Finance Secretary Édgar Amador, takes effect on May 1 and aims to curb inflation. It was agreed with the Mexican Banking Association and other institutions.

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