The annual inflation rate in India dropped from 5.6% in March to 4.7% in April. Brazil’s inflation fell from 4.6% to 4.1%. However, inflation in Spain accelerated from 3.3% to 4.1%, and France’s inflation jumped from 5.7% to 5.9%.

The Bank of England followed market forecasts and increased the interest rates by 25 bps from 4.25% to 4.5%. This pushed borrowing costs to new heights not seen since 2008, as inflation still sits at double digits.

While the rest of the world still experiences relatively high inflation, China is close to deflation. China’s annual inflation rate dropped from 0.7% in March to 0.1% in April. The Netherlands’ inflation accelerated from 4.4% to 5.2%. Inflation in the Czech Republic fell from 15% to 12.7%. Inflation in Australia jumped from 4.6% in April to 5% in May. 

The annual inflation rate in the United States fell from 5% in March to 4.9% in April. Core inflation also fell, from 5.6% to 5.5%. Mexico’s inflation dropped from 6.8% to 6.2%. Inflation in Egypt eased for the first time in nine months, from 32.7% to 30.6%.

The annual inflation rate in Hungary fell from 25.2% in March to 24% in April. Norway’s inflation eased from 6.5% to 6.4%. Inflation in Denmark dropped from 6.7% to 5.3%. Germany’s inflation decreased from 7.4% to 7.2%. Overall, inflation levels in Europe continue to decline.

The annual inflation rate in Switzerland fell from 2.9% in March to 2.6% in April. The Philippines’ inflation eased from 7.6% to 6.6%. Inflation in Taiwan stayed steady at 2.3%. Paraguay’s inflation dropped from 6.4% to 5.3%. However, Uruguay’s inflation rose from 7.3% to 7.6%.

The New Zealand dollar (NZD) fell on all fronts on Friday. NZD/USD is down 1.4% and NZD/JPY dropped 1.2%, while GBP/NZD is up 1.3%.

The annual inflation rate in India dropped from 5.6% in March to 4.7% in April. Brazil’s inflation fell from 4.6% to 4.1%. However, inflation in Spain accelerated from 3.3% to 4.1%, and France’s inflation jumped from 5.7% to 5.9%.

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The Bank of England followed market forecasts and increased the interest rates by 25 bps from 4.25% to 4.5%. This pushed borrowing costs to new heights not seen since 2008, as inflation still sits at double digits.

While the rest of the world still experiences relatively high inflation, China is close to deflation. China’s annual inflation rate dropped from 0.7% in March to 0.1% in April. The Netherlands’ inflation accelerated from 4.4% to 5.2%. Inflation in the Czech Republic fell from 15% to 12.7%. Inflation in Australia jumped from 4.6% in April to 5% in May. 

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