Russian Inflation Rate Surges to Highest in Three Years

Russian inflation accelerated to the fastest pace in three years, putting pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates even as economic growth shrivels.

Disappearing euro zone inflation set to heighten ECB concerns

(Reuters) - Euro zone inflation dropped to a fresh five-year low in August, data showed on Friday, something likely to concern the European Central Bank but not force it into immediate policy action.

Euro zone business growth slows in July, prices fall: PMI

(Reuters) - Euro zone private business growth slowed more than expected this month, despite widespread price cutting, as manufacturing and service industry activity both dwindled, a survey showed on Thursday.

Deflation risks in euro zone low: European Commission

(Reuters) - The risk of deflation in the euro zone is very low, the European Commission said on Monday, but price growth will pick up more slowly than expected this year and next, partly because of a stronger euro and a weak recovery.

UK inflation hits new four-year low in February, house prices up sharply

(Reuters) - British inflation fell to its lowest in more than four years in February, dipping further below the Bank of England's target and easing the pressure on Britain's living standards.

Yen Rallies Versus Euro on Crimea Tensions; Yuan Drops

The yen headed for its longest rising streak versus the euro in 15 months, the ruble slid and Ukraine’s currency fell a fifth day amid tensions over the Crimea region.

Yen Weakness in Foreigners’ Hands Leaves Abe Exposed: Currencies

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is entirely dependent on foreigners to deliver the weaker yen that’s the linchpin of his economic policies.

Signs of emerging market stability soothe Asia forex

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The South Korean won led gains among emerging Asian currencies on Wednesday, helped by tentative signs of stability in developing markets but risk sentiment remained fragile ahead of U.S. payrolls data later this week.

ECB’s Hansson Says Rate Cut Options Not Fully Exhausted

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s reliance on fiscal and monetary easing to defeat deflation may precipitate a “plunge” in the yen and sovereign bonds, said Noriko Hama, an economics professor at Doshisha University’s Business School in Kyoto.

BOE Sees Case for Keeping Record-Low Rate Beyond 7% Jobless

Bank of England officials voted unanimously to keep policy unchanged this month and said a record-low interest rate may be needed even after unemployment falls to the threshold set under forward guidance.

BOJ Struggles to Convince on 2% as Abenomics Shine Fades

Half a year after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda unleashed record monetary easing, economists see the bank failing to meet its inflation target, underscoring the case for stronger steps to revive the economy.

Euro zone inflation pressures ebbed further in August: ECRI

BANGALORE: Euro zone inflation will ease further in coming months after price pressures fell to their lowest in almost four years, an indicator designed to predict cyclical trends showed on Friday.

Inflation shows signs of stability after downward drift

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices picked up in June and underlying inflation pressures showed signs of stabilizing, keeping on course expectations the Federal Reserve will start reducing its bond purchases later this year.

Treasury Real Yields Turn Positive as Inflation Slows

Treasury 10-year note yields exceeded the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge for the first time since 2011 as a report showed price increases slowed during the third quarter.

ECB seen keeping interest rates on hold

BRDO PRI KRANJU, Slovenia (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday to allow time for new details to emerge on the health of the euro zone economy and for Spain to ask for aid.

Energy fuels euro inflation but ECB rate cut still on

(Reuters) - Euro zone inflation accelerated in September as energy costs soared but core prices stayed low, likely leaving the European Central Bank on track to cut interest rates soon.