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  • [New] Although US inflation is expected to remain above target, Federal Reserve (Fed) rates are expected to be cut by up to 1% by the end of 2026, while the European Central Bank has scope for another cut in interest rates. Global English
  • [New] We see the Bank of England lowering rates by another 50 bps this year as inflation continues to head lower, while we expect the ECB to remain on hold through 2026. Bank of Ireland Corporate
  • [New] Most economists expect inflation to keep trending downward through 2026. Albert Goodman | Chartered Accountants
  • [New] Global headline inflation is expected to fall from 4.1% in 2025 to 3.8% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, creating room for policy normalization in many economies. Nukoud
  • [New] Inflation in the United States could climb above 4% in 2026. CoinDesk
  • [New] Higher inflation could keep the Fed from lowering borrowing costs as aggressively as markets and crypto investors expect. CoinDesk
  • [New] Trump-era tariffs, tighter labor markets, possible migrant deportations, large fiscal deficits and easier financial conditions could outweigh productivity gains from AI and falling housing inflation, pushing prices higher. / USA CoinDesk
  • [New] Looser US monetary policy will permit EM central banks to lower interest rates, which are currently very tight given how rapidly inflation has decreased. UK EN Institutional
  • [New] Any resurgence in oil or gas prices, or renewed supply chain issues, could slow the progress on inflation, however, there are suggestions there could be an oversupply of oil in 2026, which could provide further support for a reduction in inflation globally. Albert Goodman | Chartered Accountants
  • [New] Americans' take-home pay in 2026 is expected to tick up slightly because the IRS is raising the standard deduction and adjusting tax brackets for inflation, which can lower many workers' taxable income. American University
  • [New] Australia is projected to see some drawn-out persistence in above-target inflation. The Conversation
  • [New] The latest Fed projection has upgraded the US economic growth to 2.3% in 2026 while inflation is forecast to come in lower at 2.4%. The Edge Malaysia
  • [New] Rate anxiety is creeping back in for homeowners after major banks flagged the risk of further rate increases and as inflation remains above the RBA's target band of 2-3 per cent. realestate.com.au
  • [New] With inflation continuing to bite, many flight attendants are concerned they will be back below a livable wage within a short time. Aviation a2z
  • [New] The Bank of Canada has already indicated that it considers its easing cycle complete for now, reflecting concerns around labour supply dynamics and the risk of renewed inflation pressures. Roberts PRO Wealth
  • [New] The Federal Reserve, which has long aimed for a 2% inflation target, is now faced with rising price pressures, and experts warn that the full impact may not be seen until mid-2026 as supply chain buffers from early 2025 are depleted. / USA Ainvest
  • [New] Inflation forecasts are broadly unchanged from October and suggest that inflation will return to target more gradually in the United States than in other major economies. GMK.CENTER
  • [New] We think the UK will see the biggest fall in headline inflation of any G7 country in 2026. BBC News
  • [New] The Fed is prioritizing the fight against inflation, fearing that a premature cut could reignite price growth, especially given the inflationary potential of new tariffs. TimeTrex
  • [New] Financial Repression - With US Debt-to-GDP approaching 120%, there is a risk that policymakers resort to financial repression - intentionally allowing higher inflation to inflate away the real value of government debt. Warren Street Wealth Advisors
  • [New] Nepal's Economy Expected to Grow 4% in FY 2024/25 Amid Eased Inflation: Nepal Rastra Bank's preliminary forecast projects the economy to grow by 4% in FY 2024/25 at current prices, with consumer price-based growth at 4.6%. Nepal News
  • [New] Bangladesh's economic outlook for 2026 reflects a balance between moderate growth potential-estimated at around 5% and persistent structural challenges with inflation expected to ease gradually. The Daily Observer

Last updated: 03 February 2026



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