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“The update to economic projections also underscored that the clear and present danger for the Fed’s dual mandate is rising inflation risks,” they add. 10-year JGB yield rises 2.5 bps to 2.625%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Energy and petroleum product prices increased 2.5%, also a fifth increase in a row but moderated from the recent rises that included a 26.9% jump in March and 8% advance in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

When inflation is high, central banks can raise interest rates to restrict the supply of money in the economy and bring further price rises under control.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

It underpins everything from the bond market, to the stock market, to the mortgage market, to how your local supermarket plans price rises, to how your employer thinks about wages.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

My blood scrambles into a mess and heat rises up the back of my neck, making my scalp prickle.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam