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Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World’s top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
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An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.
‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
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From: NewsFeed
Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
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From: Counting the Cost
Why is inflation rising again around the world?
Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
‘Poor bear the impact’: Sugar prices soar in India, souring festive season
India is one of the world’s largest sugar consumers, but usually produces much more.
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What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years
The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump’s demands for lower rates.
US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before critical midterm elections in the US.
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
From: NewsFeed
Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
Published On 14 Sep 2026
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