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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Inflation, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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Germany’s Bundesbank warns that inflation risks are tilted higher, a development that could reshape EU–Latin America trade flows and business costs.
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Spain's central bank has raised its inflation outlook, highlighting stronger price pressures than the euro area average and signaling potential shifts in energy trade and investment between Europe and Latin America.
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Manufacturers, retailers and distributors support efforts to decarbonise Europe’s chemical industry but argue that mandatory content rules, levies and new reporting obligations could burden downstream businesses and ultimately increase consumer prices.
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Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September 2023, its highest level in three years, as energy prices surged nearly 19%, raising pressure on the ECB and member states.
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli warns that persistent high energy prices are increasing the likelihood of an interest rate rise, adding to market concerns over UK inflation and borrowing costs.
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Sovereign borrowing costs eased after another sharp sell-off, although German, French and US yields remained near multi-year highs as energy inflation, public debt and further interest-rate increases continued to unsettle investors.
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The US central bank increased its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous decision. Policymakers also signalled that another increase may be needed before the end of 2026.
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The European Central Bank lifted rates to 2.5% as surging oil prices from renewed Middle East conflict drive inflation risks across the eurozone.
European natural gas prices have surged above €80 per megawatt-hour for the first time since 2023, raising inflation risks and threatening economic stability across the region.
The German reinsurer expects slightly lower prices in the January 2027 renewals but plans to maintain or expand capacity where returns meet its thresholds. Latin America’s insurance protection gap and opportunities to gain market share in Europe are central to the strategy, supported by a €1.4 billion half-year profit and a 254% solvency ratio.
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The agency affirmed BBVA Argentina’s long-term foreign-currency rating at “B-” with a stable outlook, as improving macroeconomic conditions support the banking sector. But the lender’s non-performing loan ratio jumped to 6.5% in the first quarter of 2026 and profitability fell sharply, highlighting the risks that persist despite Argentina’s economic stabilisation.
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Consumer prices accelerated again in July, reaching their highest annual rate in more than two years. Electricity and fuel are driving the rebound amid renewed tensions in global energy markets, while food inflation continues to ease. The divergence highlights an increasingly uncomfortable challenge for Spain: maintaining strong economic activity while external energy shocks return to household and business costs.
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Household purchasing power is showing signs of weakness across advanced economies despite continued economic growth. Real household income per capita increased by just 0.2% across the OECD in the first quarter of 2026, while real GDP per capita grew by 0.3%. Greece and Austria recorded the steepest income declines, while Hungary and Chile stood out with strong gains, highlighting an increasingly uneven economic picture.
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Annual inflation in the euro area increased to 2.9% in July, up from 2.8% in June, as higher energy prices pushed consumer costs higher across the bloc. The latest figures add to expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) may consider further monetary tightening if inflationary pressures persist.
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Inflation across the eurozone remained unchanged at 2.8% in June, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) could slow the pace of monetary easing while continuing to monitor underlying price pressures. The latest figures highlight the delicate balance policymakers face between supporting economic growth and ensuring inflation returns sustainably to the 2% target.
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Investors will closely monitor next week’s preliminary business activity data from the eurozone, the United States and the United Kingdom, alongside the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy meeting. The combination of PMI indicators, interest-rate guidance and persistent geopolitical uncertainty is expected to shape market expectations for economic growth and central bank policy during the second half of the year.
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The International Monetary Fund has maintained its growth forecast for Italy but lowered expectations for France and Germany, highlighting the uneven pace of Europe's economic recovery as higher energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on the eurozone.
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Brent and WTI fell to their lowest levels since the beginning of the conflict after Washington and Tehran signed an interim agreement. Markets are now pricing in a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible recovery in Iranian crude exports.
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The eurozone economy recorded a 0.2% contraction in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the challenges facing European policymakers as weak industrial activity, geopolitical uncertainty and slower investment weigh on growth.
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Consumer prices across the eurozone climbed to their highest level since 2023, complicating the European Central Bank’s monetary policy outlook and prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest rate decisions.
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European equity markets posted broad weekly gains as investors welcomed improving corporate outlooks, resilient economic data and renewed confidence in risk assets despite ongoing geopolitical and inflation concerns.
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Rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict are expected to keep inflation elevated and slow economic growth across Europe through at least 2027.
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The war in the Middle East is having a more limited direct energy impact on Latin America than on other emerging regions, but higher fuel costs are feeding inflation and complicating monetary policy across the continent.
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ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that Europe’s economy is navigating between baseline recovery and downside risks, as inflation, trade tensions, and global uncertainty cloud the outlook.
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