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Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

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The GuardianSep 13, 2026, 12:33 PM

Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economies Economics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to Trump Central bankers in economies including the US, Japan and the UK will face a moment of truth this week, as surging inflation raises the prospect of higher interest rates. Policymakers in all three countries will set rates in the next seven days against the backdrop of turbulent global bond markets . Continue reading...

Financial TimesSep 11, 2026, 2:44 PM

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Warsh under mounting pressure to raise rates as US inflation persists

Inflation remained stubbornly elevated at 3.4% in August at the end of a week of surging oil prices

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Al JazeeraSep 11, 2026, 5:28 PM

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Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August

Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.

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CNBCSep 11, 2026, 4:21 PM

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Analysis: Hot inflation data sets up a Fed rate hike. What happens if Warsh wavers

August CPI data leaves Kevin Warsh to choose between acting on his inflation warnings or risking new doubts about his control of the central bank.

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The GuardianSep 11, 2026, 4:13 PM

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Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump

Many are rooting for vocal critic Catherine Connolly to let rip in Dublin meeting, but others hope she holds back Catherine Connolly, Ireland’s president, once said she abhorred Donald Trump’s policies. In his sole…

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CNBCSep 11, 2026, 5:14 PM

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart

Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.

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Al JazeeraSep 12, 2026, 5:22 AM

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BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters

This year's summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia's war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.

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