ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

The ECB cut its key rates by 25 bps effective June 11 after lowering its 2025 inflation forecast to 2%, with core inflation near target and modest GDP growth expected, but also cautioned against rising tariff uncertainty.

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

From hyperinflation in Sudan to unexpected price pressures in Japan, explore a map highlighting the most recent inflation rates by country — using May 2025 data where available and the most recent data otherwise.

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

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.

Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge

Gold Demand Hits Highest Q1 Since 2016 as Asia Leads ETF Investment Surge

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.