Inflation

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

February 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

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

February 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

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.

America

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America

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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

January 23, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

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.

IHSG strengthens amid concerns over Fed independence threat

January 14, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) opened up 39.71 points or 0.44 percent to 9,072.29 on Thursday morning, amid market concerns over threats to the independence of the US Federal Reserve due to President Donald Trump's attacks on Chairman Jerome Powell. These worries are reinforced by Producer Price Index (PPI) data showing price pressures, potentially leading the Fed to hold or raise interest rates. However, analysts view this strength as a signal of an investment shift toward a supercycle supporting Indonesia's stock market throughout 2026.

February 02, 2026 12:31