The United States experienced its largest increase in year-over-year inflation in three years in May, reaching 4.2 %.
According to analysts, "this spike is in line with market expectations, which anticipated the continuation of an upward trend driven by higher energy prices due to the war in Iran."…
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Venezuelan central bank projects single-digit inflation starting in May
The sustained slowdown in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Venezuela supports the recent statement by the president of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), Luis Pérez, regarding single-digit inflation starting in May.
The sustained…
Fed leaves rates unchanged
Last week, Jerome Powell chaired the Fed's final meeting, keeping rates between 3.5 % and 3.75 %, before being replaced by Kevin Warsh at the end of the month.
In an official statement, the Federal Reserve indicated that inflation in the…
New Fed chair to be announced in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he will announce the successor to Jerome Powell, current chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), in early 2026.
Trump stated that he had offered the position to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
Fedecámaras to present its National Investment and Employment Plan in December
The president of Fedecámaras, Felipe Capozzolo, announced last week that they will present their “Plan to Boost Investment and Productive Employment in Venezuela” during the upcoming National Council meeting, to be held during the first…
Mexico’s annual inflation rate in September was 3.76 %
Inflation in Mexico showed a monthly variation of 0.23 % in September 2025. On the other hand, the annual rate was 3.76 %, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
Regarding the National Consumer…
The Fed could implement further cuts before the end of the year
The data in the Fed minutes in the United States show the institution's willingness to make further interest rate cuts before the end of the year.
However, “the governing body emphasized that the impact of tariffs on prices is still…
Peru’s year-on-year inflation rose to 1.33 % in September
Peru's year-on-year inflation saw a slight rebound in September, reaching 1.33 %, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). However, according to the Central Reserve Bank, the indicator remains…
Eurozone inflation surpasses expectations
In September, eurozone inflation exceeded analysts' projections, closing the month with a 2.2 % increase. This trend was driven by rising prices for goods and services, particularly energy costs.
According to the European Central Bank…
The Fed decided to keep interest rates steady in anticipation of a spike in inflation
Interest rates will remain in the 4.25 % to 4.5 % range for the coming months, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced last week.
The decision was made on Wednesday, June 18, in anticipation of a possible spike in inflation for…
Venezuela’s April inflation reached 18.4 %
Recent data from the Venezuelan Finance Observatory (OVF) show that Venezuela's inflation in April reached 18.4 %, 5.3 points higher than in March.
According to the OVF, "the food basket reached a value of $ 409, reaching its highest level…
Informal employment in Argentina reaches 5.7 million people
The recent report on informality in Argentina by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) shows that 42 % of the employed population works informally. This percentage equates to more than 5.7 million people.
Job insecurity…