US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher
Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.
Inflation: Unpredictable fiscal behaviour undermine price stability – CBN to Nigerian Governors
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has warned state governors that unpredictable fiscal policies at the sub-national level could frustrate…
Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran
Iranians faced with skyrocketing food prices as inflation soars, currency plunges amid US-enforced naval blockade.
With food benefit cuts looming in the US, Californians eye billionaire tax
US gov't cuts to food stamps will hit thousands of Californians. The state is set to vote on billionaire tax…
‘A year of resistance’: Cuba’s private sector faces Trump’s oil blockade
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
‘Worst case’ alert as people across UK ‘face £275 extra cost’
Millions of savers could face the consequences of a renewed inflation surge sparked by global tensions. Households may be up…
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands
Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.
Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices
Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
Fertiliser shortages will have ‘dramatic’ effect on global food prices, warns farming boss
The closure of the strait of Hormuz has throttled global supplies of fertiliser and driven up costs for UK farmers…
Four in five Britons worried Iran war will make food more expensive, poll finds
Retailers want the UK government to help cut their energy costs so that they do not have to pass rising…