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Mexico inflation spikes in March, fueling debate within divided central bank

Mexico inflation spikes in March, fueling debate within divided central bank

By Brendan O'Boyle and Aida Pelaez-Fernandez MEXICO CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - A rift within Mexico's central bank over the future of interest rates was thrown into sharp relief on Thursday, as new data revealed inflation jumped to a year-and-a-half high in March.

Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting

Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - A growing group of Federal Reserve policymakers felt last month that interest rate hikes might be needed to counter inflation that continued to exceed the central bank's 2% target, particularly given the inflationary impact of the U.S.-Israeli war

Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets

Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets

By Libby George and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) - Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while Peru's weekend polls will help determine the next step for its economy, the latest in a string of key elections worldwide this year.

Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike

Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japan's consumer confidence worsened in March at a pace unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a government survey showed, swelling the toll on a fragile economy from soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.

Factbox-Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

Factbox-Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

April 10 (Reuters) - A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates for a while.

Brasil anuncia medidas contra el aumento de los combustibles por la guerra en Oriente Medio

Brasil anuncia medidas contra el aumento de los combustibles por la guerra en Oriente Medio

El gobierno de Brasil anunció este lunes medidas para frenar el alza de precios de combustibles provocada por la guerra en Oriente Medio, que amenaza con incrementar la inflación antes de las elecciones generales de octubre.

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

By Camillus Eboh ABUJA, April 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, the World Bank said on Tuesday, adding that rising fuel costs and persistently high inflation risk squeezing incomes and slowing poverty reduction.

Chile's peso leads LatAm FX losses as Mideast tensions pressure regional assets

Chile's peso leads LatAm FX losses as Mideast tensions pressure regional assets

By Niket Nishant April 7 (Reuters) - Chile's peso, the worst-performing Latin American currency since the Middle East conflict began, led losses among regional currencies on Tuesday despite the country posting a wider-than-expected trade surplus in March.

NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank kept its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a second straight meeting, choosing to sit tight as it gauges the economic fallout from the Middle East war - but signalling it is ready to act if inflation pressures intensify.

India's central bank holds rates as Iran war upends economic outlook

India's central bank holds rates as Iran war upends economic outlook

By Jaspreet Kalra and Abinaya V MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaits clearer evidence of the impact from the Iran war on the South Asian nation's economy.

Japan bankruptcy cases seen rising as Iran conflict lifts costs, think tank says

Japan bankruptcy cases seen rising as Iran conflict lifts costs, think tank says

TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan saw corporate bankruptcy cases rise for the fourth straight year in fiscal 2025 and may see further increases from around summer this year as surging costs from the Middle East war squeeze profits, a private think tank said on Wednesday.