In Japan, the only Asian economy in G7, core inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in over two years, climbing to 3.5% in April, according to data released Friday. I mapped the inflation (with some caveats) to look at the overall inflation trend in G7 economies.
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U.S. inflation falls to 2.3% in April but data remains key as the Fed holds interest rates steady amid growing tariff uncertainty
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Graphs, Inflation, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade
Inflation fell to 2.3% in April. The Fed is keeping rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% as new tariffs fuel inflation risks, prompting a cautious wait-and-see approach.
Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Gold/ gold ETF, Graphs, Investment, United States of America, World Economy, World economy
Gold investment demand jumped 170% in Q1 2025 — the highest since early 2022 — driven by record ETF inflows, rising economic uncertainty, and strong buying in Asia.
China plans global push for Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost yuan-based gold trade
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Gold/ gold ETF, Investment, United States of America, World Economy
China is weighing plans to establish overseas warehouses for the Shanghai Gold Exchange, in a move to boost international settlement of yuan-denominated gold contracts and expand the global use of its gold benchmark.