US recession fears 'overblown' says Federal Reserve official
The world's largest economy still has a 'spectacular' jobs market, and there are signs price pressures are starting to ease, he says.
EPF withdrawals, from pandemic lifeline to boost factor in price of goods?
Economists are split over the effect that such withdrawals might have had on the current food prices.
Bank Negara, statistics department asked to explain OPR increase
The Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation says the people need to be given a proper understanding of the decision to raise the overnight policy rate to 2.25%.
Overnight policy rate expected to hit 3% by 2023
Analysts believe the rate hikes will continue for the remainder of the year amid rising inflation.
Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar
Inflation is becoming an increasingly political issue in Japan, a country unaccustomed to steep price rises, and many households are feeling the squeeze.
