Bank of Japan Only Imagines Inflation

It's too bad the central banking profession has no Hippocratic oath. If it did, Haruhiko Kuroda would've known better than to harm Japan's reflation regimen by saying prices are about to "accelerate considerably."

Euro Area Hits Cruising Speed as ECB Stimulus Adds to Momentum

The euro-area economy probably grew at the fastest pace in almost two years in the first quarter, underpinned by the start of the European Central Bank’s largest-ever stimulus program.

Russia Weighs Monetary Easing Next Year

The Bank of Russia is considering potential monetary easing starting from the second half of next year, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said.

Former BOJ Policy Maker Sees Japan Inflation Dilemma

The Bank of Japan faces a “terrifying dilemma” of inflation forcing it to tighten monetary policy just as the central bank most needs to support the bond market, according to a former board member.

German inflation at lowest in three and a half years, raising pressure on ECB

(Reuters) - German annual inflation eased to its lowest level in 3-1/2 years in February, data showed on Thursday, underlining deflation fears and raising pressure on the European Central Bank to act.

Inflation tame, but Fed may still trim bond buying

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices were flat in November, but the lack of inflation pressures in the economy will probably not stop the Federal Reserve from scaling back its bond-buying program soon.

A Public Works Boom in Japan Has Echoes From the Lost Decade

SAGA, Japan — The bulldozers started up with a rumble this year in this bucolic corner of southern Japan, unleashing a construction frenzy — and a sinking feeling of déjà vu.

China inflation rate rises on higher food prices

Consumer prices in China rose more than forecast in September, fuelled mainly by a surge in food prices.

U.K. Inflation Rate Falls More Than Forecast to 2.4%: Economy

U.K. inflation slowed more than economists forecast in April to a seven-month low and producer prices rose the least since 2009 as fuel costs fell.

Increase in US retail sales fails to reassure

An increase in US retail sales last month failed to offer much assurance on the outlook for the world's largest economy as much of it was driven by petrol prices.