Deena Zaidi

Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy

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Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Europe, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

The curious case of the 2% inflation target and why most central banks won’t let it go.

US debt could rank among highest in G7 by 2030, IMF projects

US debt could rank among highest in G7 by 2030, IMF projects

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Graphs, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending across many developing economies. But now it is triggering wider concerns.

US debt could surpass Greece by 2028, IMF data shows

US debt could surpass Greece by 2028, IMF data shows

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

The country once mocked for fiscal collapse may soon look more disciplined than the world’s largest economy.

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

Rising oil prices are feeding inflation risks, forcing central banks to delay rate cuts despite easing geopolitical tensions.