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Energy Shock Fuels Global Inflation Surge
12 Sep
Summary
- Surging energy costs linked to the Iran war have intensified inflation.
- Taiwan's consumer price index remains above the central bank's alert.
- Policymakers face reduced capacity to support households and businesses.
Inflationary pressures have intensified across the global economy in recent times, largely attributed to surging energy costs. These elevated costs, exacerbated by developments related to the Iran war, have revived inflation concerns in China.
Taiwan has also been impacted, with its consumer price index remaining above the central bank's alert level. This situation leaves policymakers with diminished capacity to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses.
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