Global inflation rises to 4 per cent as energy costs surge, impacting 33 OECD countries and raising economic concerns.

The forecast is a sharp step up from the prior projection of 2.8%. Moreover, it is much higher than the 2.7% Fed officials estimated.

Global debt reached a record $353 trillion in Q1 2026, with investors shifting toward Japanese and European bonds as U.S. fiscal risks grow. The Middle East conflict has disrupted up to 20% of global ...

LONDON/TOKYO/WASHINGTON — The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war as factories grapple with soaring ...

Qatar National Bank (QNB) projects global headline inflation to rise to 4.4% amid an energy shock triggered by escalating military tensions in the Middle Ea ...

By Hari Kishan BENGALURU, April 28 (Reuters) - Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sharply driven up oil prices, fuelling inflation in ...

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said the war is a test of the resilience of the global economy, with higher energy prices and uncertainty weighing on economic growth the ...

The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.

In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs implemented by the administration last year. Markets initially showed little reaction to the announcement, with U.S.

Global media inflation is projected to drop to 3.1% in 2026, marking its lowest level since 2014 (excluding the pandemic slump in 2020), ECI Media Management said in its 2026 Media Inflation Report.