Inflation

Economists expect interest rates to climb in the first half of 2016 as inflation is expected to rise.

Inflation turned positive for the first time since November 2014 as food prices rose

Warm weather and favourable consumer prices caused a 4.7% jump in sales volume.

UK inflation is calculated by measuring the price of a "basket" of goods and services. The contents are updated annually to keep up with consumer habits and tastes.

UK inflation rate negative due to low food prices and slower rise in transport prices

EY Item Club report also predicts 3.0% GDP growth in 2016, up from 2.9% estimated previously.

Inflation remained at zero for the second month in a row.

CPI inflation rose to 5.37% year on year in February from an upward revised 5.2% in January

At 7%, China's growth rate will be lowest for about 25 years.

Repo and reverse repo rates reduced by 25 basis points, to 7.50% and 6.50% respectively.

USD/IDR has broken above the 13,000 barrier as inflation rate drops to three-month low.

The latest YouGov poll shows consumer confidence now stands at 112.7.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cuts its main lending rate or repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.75%.

UK inflation at 0.5% in December is no need for alarm, says the Chancellor.

Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said economy is on firm footing and central bank could increase rates in first half of 2015.

Regulator says the decision means that bills will fall by an average of £20.

A $40bn windfall from oil price decline is likely to be saved rather than spent in bid to bridge fiscal deficit.

When deflation is mentioned, the 'lost' decade in Japan or the American Great Depression of the 1930s is usually evoked.

This week's rhetoric on inflation shows the European Commission is being pulled apart by horses.

Consumption tax hike, which was scheduled for October 2015, will now be implemented in April 2017.

Bank of England is expected to wean Britain off record low rates next year.

Bill Gross says deflation remains possibility despite monetary easing policies.

Country's economic recovery would continue despite weak outlook for global economy, according to Fed.

US Q2 growth revised up to 4.6% on higher exports and business investment.

But Balls is expected to say that the 'tough decision' will save taxpayers £400m over five years.

Shop price deflation eased for the 16th consecutive Month, according to BRC/Nielsen.

Eurostat says 18.4 million people were out of work across the region in July.

India's potential for growth is improving but is hurt by price pressures, while inflation is keeps its sovereign rating down.

Unison says it is only fair that its members receive a pay increase in line with inflation.

Consumer-price index rose 7.96% in July from last year, compared with revised 7.46% in June.