Understanding inflation and deflation: Economic impacts and differences

Fact checked by Daniel Rathburn Reviewed by Robert C. Kelly Key Takeaways Inflation occurs when prices rise quickly; deflation occurs when prices fall.Central banks influence interest rates to manage ...

Here’s the big risk facing markets — besides inflation — as the Iran conflict drags on

The chances of accelerating U.S. inflation are growing with each passing day as the war in the Middle East continues, with ...

China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases

China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending.

Bad inflation coming, China eases fuel price hike as Iran war hits hundreds of millions of drivers

China has capped fuel price hikes to shield consumers from an oil shock triggered by the Iran war, economists warn rising ...

Wholesale Inflation Climbs to 2.13% in February, Hits 11-Month High, as Manufacturing Prices Firm Up

India’s Wholesale Price Index rose to 2.13% in February 2026, the highest in 11 months. Inflation increased from 1.81% in ...
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Inflation to go up in March 2026 – Report

We expect further push from the belated pass-through of the 1Q2026 [first quarter 2026] utility tariff hike while the Middle East war pushes Brent crude oil above US$83.0 per barrel, higher than the ...

Why AI-led deflation, war impact not seen in IT sector in Q4 so far?

India’s IT sector has not seen any AI-led pricing pressure or disruption from US-Iran tensions in Q4 FY26 so far, according ...