inflation target
Coverage of inflation target in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda: Fuel Hikes Threaten Central Bank Inflation Target
Fuel prices in Uganda oscillated between 6,300 shillings (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for petrol and diesel in the second quarter of 2026, contributing to high average prices of goods and services. These fluctuations threaten the Central Bank's inflation target.
- Japan’s monetary conundrum — why the yen hit a 40-year low as interest rates hit a 31-year high
Japan's yen hit a 40-year low as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high, ending yield curve control. The article argues that low interest rates in Japan reflected tight money supply rather than easy money, and current low money growth may hinder economic recovery despite rate hikes.
- Did Warsh and Vance just open the door to higher inflation?
Kevin Warsh and J.D. Vance have raised doubts about the U.S. government's 2% annual inflation target. Their actions suggest potential shifts in policy or stance on inflation control.
- Uruguay Central Bank Chief Sees Better Growth in First Quarter
Guillermo Tolosa, chairman of the Central Bank of Uruguay, stated the country is prepared to raise interest rates further if needed to achieve a 4.5% inflation target, following recent success in cooling consumer prices.