Inflation

British Retail Consortium shows shops continuing to cut prices because of consumer finance squeeze, despite UK recovery.

Recession hit eurozone takes a slight knock as inflation decreases.

Higher inflation in Australia is outpacing cost of living increases in biggest developed economies, according to Bloomberg.

India's CAD declined to $4.2bn or 0.9% of GDP for fiscal quarter ended in December.

The ONS says that CPI inflation dropped to 1.7% in February, down from 1.9% in January.

Ed Miliband needs to adopt a new riff to take on Cameron and Clegg as wages catch up with inflation.

Business Secretary Vince Cable says the move marks the start of a welcome new phase in minimum wage policy.

PWC says the economic recovery so far has been rich in jobs, but poor in productivity and wages.

The average price of a pint is £2.87, a huge hike due to inflation in the UK

Prime minister 'looking forward' to accepting recommendation of Low Pay Commission

Business Secretary Vince Cable reveals LPC recommendation on UK minimum wage rise to £6.50.

ONS reports UK retail sales rising 4.8% across year in January amid economic and consumer revival.

Asda says the rise was driven by a fall in the rate of CPI inflation.

The CIPD says the vast majority of organisations expect to give pay awards below inflation.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney rejigs forward guidance away from unemployment rate as it falls below 7%.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says too many long-term unemployed in labour market.

Korn Ferry survey of retail sector chairmen and chairwomen finds 73% optimistic about economic outlook.

Institute for Fiscal Studies shoots down Conservative hopes that UK recovery will filter down to masses before election.

Shop price deflation accelerated to 1% in January from 0.8% in December, according to the BRC.

Most digital currencies including bitcoin are designed to be deflationary.

As politicians debate the UK 'cost of living crisis', Barclays survey reveals business plans to boost workers' wages.

UK Treasury claims take home pay rose in real terms for 90% of people, but is this true?

Latest nonfarm payrolls have made the discussion about the correct direction of monetary policy more difficult

Eurostat indicates annual inflation is down to 0.8% in December 2013.

Government increases VAT on goods after wave of economic and political instability

Consumer prices rose 1.2% in November.

Japan's Nikkei share average finishes at its highest in six-years.

Several policymakers of Bank of Japan still concerned about pace of growth.

PNC's Christmas Price Index shows gift costs from 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' surge year-on-year

Eurozone unemployment rate falls for the first time since February 2011.