Retail sales in February in Poland slightly below forecasts
Retail sales in Poland saw a slight decline in February, with significant growth in fuel sales but weaker performance in clothing and grocery segments.
China’s consumer prices keep rising after holiday spending surge
China's consumer prices have increased by 0.8% in the first two months of 2026, driven by heightened spending during the extended Chinese New Year holiday, though concerns about long-term deflation persist.
Mideast oil crisis revives stagflation spectre, haunting China’s deflation battle
China faces potential economic challenges as rising oil prices from the Middle East could threaten its fragile recovery and spark stagflation.
Supply and Demand Gap expected to be Positive for the First Time in Two Years in 2025; Currently Slightly Negative
The supply and demand gap in Japan for the year 2025 is projected to be positive for the first time in two years, although current estimates show a slight negative gap.
Rental inflation, IGP-M falls by 0.73% in February and broadens deflation; see what changes
The IGP-M index, a key reference for rental contracts in Brazil, decreased by 0.73% in February, leading to broader deflation, but renters may not see immediate reductions in their rental prices.
The Japanese Experiment That Became Normality
The Bank of Japan announces it will keep its key interest rate as low as possible, approaching zero, in response to a stalled economy and destructive deflation that began in the late 1990s.
IMF Warns China of Export-Driven Economy: 'Must Shift to Consumption-Driven Growth'
The IMF has warned that China's export and investment-dependent economic model exacerbates external imbalances and negatively impacts trading partners, urging a transition to a consumption-driven growth model.
China’s deflation near-miss isn’t the economic story of 2025
The article discusses how China's narrow avoidance of deflation reflects the economy's resilience despite global demand challenges and property market issues.
Holiday promotions had their effect. Prices in stores even dropped
The article discusses the main reasons for the slowdown in price increases in December, highlights which products saw the largest price hikes during the holidays, identifies retail chains that experienced deflation in their offerings, and presents expert forecasts on inflation for the upcoming months.
Biedronka confirms: prices have started to fall. The network's results are surprising
Biedronka, part of the Jeronimo Martins group, reports surprising financial results for 2025, highlighting deflation effects, increased promotional activity, and expansion in both physical stores and e-commerce.
China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars, domestic demand
In 2025, China's consumer prices remained unchanged while factory-gate prices decreased by 2.6%, reflecting ongoing deflationary pressures and indicating the necessity for enhanced price-boosting measures in 2026.
Expensive money in the era of aging economies: new normal or episode?
The article discusses the impact of prolonged low interest rates and quantitative easing on global capital flows and economic stability post-2008 financial crisis, particularly in the context of inflation and deflation risks.
China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
Scholars warn that without decisive government actions, China's economy risks falling into a Japan-style deflationary spiral that could be difficult to reverse.