Analysis: Interpreting Pakistan’s ‘illusory’ inflation index
Parties in the ruling coalition capitalised on the decrease in the inflation rate to build a narrative that the cost of living had come down significantly, thanks to their…
Impact of strong ringgit yet to trickle down
Bumiputra Retailers Association president said it is difficult to expect lower prices during this period, adding that any possible price changes can only be observed within the…
Philippines wins battle vs inflation
The Philippines may now declare victory in its long and painful fight against inflation after price growth last month eased to a four-year low, helping create the perfect economic…
India’s central government’s vans selling tomatoes at US$0.77 per kg in Delhi NCR
The possible role of market intermediaries in the current price rise in this high demand festive season may not be ruled out.
Rains, supply dearth cause spike in prices of essentials in Bangladesh
The conflict in the Middle East has affected the international oil market and this has also affected the local retail market, said Taslim Shahriar, deputy general manager of the…
More seniors applying for jobs to cope with rising cost of living
Experts have said an estimated 1% of the current 3.9 million seniors are actively searching for jobs, which reflects a significant portion of the aged population engaging in the…
Thai rice struggles as baht rises, India resumes exports
In addition to India, Thailand is facing stiff competition from Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Cambodia, whose lower production prices, higher yields, and weaker currencies give…
Indonesia’s annual inflation hits post-COVID low as prices fall for fifth straight month
September data show that the annual inflation rate eased to 1.84 percent, primarily driven by falling food prices due to increased supply following the recent harvest season, with…
Bangladesh inflation continues to ease in Sept but still around 10%
In September, the Consumer Price Index stood at 9.92 percent, down from 10.49 percent in August.
Onion prices in Bangladesh fall at wholesale but retail rates remain higher
The arrival of imported onions has had little impact on retail prices as each kilogramme (kg) of onion is selling for about Tk 100 to Tk 110, marking a decrease of just Tk 10 over…