Inflation
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How Inflation Affects Daily Life Worldwide
Inflation, the gradual rise in prices of goods and services, affects every aspect of daily life, from purchasing power to housing costs and interest rates. Understanding its causes, effects, and how governments manage it is essential to adapting to its…
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Global Inflation Pressures Mount Amid Economic and Policy Challenges
Inflation rates in the UK, US, and globally have surged due to a combination of factors including tariffs, energy costs, and labor market dynamics, prompting central banks to reconsider their monetary policies.
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Fed Predicts Higher Inflation and Slower Economic Growth in 2025
The Federal Reserve forecasts rising inflation and slower economic growth for 2025, signaling cautious optimism amid persistent economic uncertainties.
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Eurozone Inflation Falls Below 2%, Fuels ECB Rate Cut Hopes
Eurozone inflation dropped to 1.9% in May, sparking expectations for ECB rate cuts as economic growth faces tariff pressures.
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Federal Reserve’s 75 Years: Powell Reflects on Legacy Amid Challenges
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell celebrates 75 years of the Fed’s service while addressing modern economic challenges like inflation and global instability.
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Trump Urges Walmart to Absorb Tariff Costs Amid Inflation Concerns
President $1 Trump has called on Walmart to absorb tariff-related costs, warning against passing them on to consumers.
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Sharp Rise in Food and Fuel Prices in Armenia This April
In April 2025, Armenia saw a sharp increase in vegetable and fuel prices.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Flags Risks Amid Tariff Impacts
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns over inflation and economic risks tied to recent tariff policies.
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Federal Reserve May 2025 Interest Rate Decision: Key Economic Insights
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady in May 2025 amid high economic uncertainty caused by tariffs and inflation concerns.
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Bitcoin Decouples as Stocks Lose $3.5T Amid Trump Tariffs and Fed Inflation Warning
Bitcoin shows signs of decoupling from traditional markets as stocks lose $3.5 trillion amid Trump’s tariffs and Fed Chair Powell’s inflation warning.
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Stable Start for Armenia’s Economy in 2025: What’s Driving the Growth?
The Central Bank of Armenia reports stable economic activity at the start of 2025, driven by growth in construction, services, and trade, but notes some short-term uncertainties.
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Inflation Stability: Armenia’s Central Bank Policy at the Beginning of 2025
In February 2025, the Central Bank of Armenia released its assessments of economic developments and inflation, presenting data from the fourth quarter of 2024. The 12-month inflation rate, as predicted, remained below the target level, at 1.5 percent, and in…
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By How Much Has The Central Bank Reduced the Refinancing Rate?
On December 10, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to lower the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, setting it at 7.00%. Additionally, the lombard repo rate was set at 8.50%, and the deposit rate at 5.50%.…
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Armenia’s Economic Activity Growth in October: 4.2% Increase Year-on-Year
The recently published Economic Activity Index (EAI) data for October shows a year-on-year increase of 4.2% compared to the same month last year, though it has experienced a 4.6% drop compared to the previous month. This fluctuation highlights seasonal factors…