#Inflation

As of December 2025, Tokyo egg prices have hit a record high and PC price hikes are looming due to chip shortages. Meanwhile, the Japanese government has approved a record ¥122.3T budget, signaling growing inflation pressure.

As Japan's November inflation hits 3.0%, BOJ Governor Ueda signals further rate hikes. An analysis of the complex economic situation, including the impact of a weak yen on GDP.

Japan's private rice imports have surged by a factor of 104 as high domestic prices make foreign rice competitive, signaling a potential shift in its food security policy.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has outlined its 2026 monetary policy, stating that any further interest rate cuts will depend on a careful assessment of inflation, growth, and financial stability.

Major investment banks have lifted South Korea's 2026 inflation forecast to 2.0%, citing the persistently weak won. With the currency nearing 1,500 per dollar, import costs are rising, posing a dilemma for the Bank of Korea.

Gold is challenging a 50-year resistance level against the U.S. money supply after a 70% surge, while Bitcoin tests a make-or-break support. This analysis explores the diverging paths of these two assets.

The retail price of gold in Japan has surpassed ¥25,000 per gram for the first time, driven by a historically weak yen. This development calls into question the yen's status as a global safe-haven asset.

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in Q3, the fastest in two years, driven by robust consumer spending. However, rising inflation raises questions about sustainability.

According to Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn, Bitcoin's rally to $126,000 this year didn't break the $100,000 barrier in inflation-adjusted 2020 dollars, providing insights for both bulls and bears.

The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%, the first reduction in over three years, as it shifts its focus from inflation to supporting economic growth.

Japan is set to pass its largest-ever budget for FY2026, a move by Finance Minister Katayama that comes as the nation battles persistent inflation and record Tokyo property prices.

European natural gas prices fall below €30/MWh, an 18-month low, due to a mild winter and high storage. We analyze the drivers, risks, and impact on inflation and ECB policy.