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FROM spikes in Americans’ cost of living to surging factory-gate prices in China, inflation is stirring in all corners of the globe. Monetary chieftains, meanwhile, are sticking to their guns, stressing the spurt is temporary.
IN financial markets, the trend was undoubtedly your friend in 2021.
HONG KONG (AFP): Asian markets ticked higher Thursday (March 11) as inflation concerns eased, allowing investors to focus on the global recovery and progress in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Why is there inflation when there is supposed to be none? Hence, today’s piece about the outlook on inflation
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 12)
HONG KONG (AFP): Asian investors battled Wednesday (May 26) to extend the previous day's rally as inflation worries ease, while vaccine and reopening optimism reinforce expectations for a strong global recovery.
I WAS on my usual weekend hawker rounds in PJ last week, when an elegant lady approached me. I am so glad to see you at places where ordinary people gather – check out the prices: everything is up; not just among hawkers but also in wet markets, among fish-mongers & chicken sellers, as well as in supermarkets and street vendors.
