Country Ranking By Inflation Rates (CPI YoY)

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices is rising. The most well known indicator of inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the average price of consumer goods and services purchased by households. High rates of inflation are often associated with fast growing economies where the demand for goods and services is higher that the country’s productive capacity. The fight against inflation is done by central banks which control the money supply by increasing or decreasing short term interest rates. For instance, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank aims at keeping annual inflation under 2% to promote price stability and sustainable growth.

Latest News on Inflation

Swiss Inflation Picks up in January
Published: 3/9/2010 9:37:38 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters

Inflation in Switzerland accelerated in January by more than analysts had expected, a sign that the need for the Swiss National Bank's drastic anti-deflation measures is fading.

Euro Area Inflation Slows
Published: 3/2/2010 10:04:55 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

European inflation slowed in February after rising unemployment and a weakening recovery prompted households to scale back spending.

Europe Inflation Quickens to Fastest in Almost a Year
Published: 2/26/2010 9:56:45 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

Euro Area inflation accelerated in January to the fastest in almost a year led by surging energy costs.

US Inflation Rises 0.2%
Published: 2/19/2010 9:43:48 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

The cost of living in the U.S. rose in January less than anticipated and a measure of prices excluding food and fuel fell for the first time since 1982, indicating the recovery is showing few signs of inflation.

Canada Inflation Quickens
Published: 2/18/2010 9:59:10 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

Canada’s consumer prices rose in January at the fastest pace in more than a year, bringing the inflation rate closer to the central bank’s target, boosted by higher automobile ownership costs.

U.K. Inflation Rate Accelerates
Published: 2/16/2010 9:31:58 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

U.K. inflation accelerated in January to the fastest pace in 14 months as an increase in sales tax pushed the rate high enough to prompt a public letter of explanation from Bank of England Governor Mervyn King.

China's Inflation Rate Eased in January
Published: 2/11/2010 11:14:00 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, AP

A spike in China's inflation eased in January, reducing pressure for Beijing to hike interest rates and cool surging prices as it tries to keep a recovery in world's third-largest economy on track.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall 1.3%
Published: 1/28/2010 7:59:53 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 10th month in December, underscoring concern that deflation remains a threat to the economic recovery.

Australian Inflation Rises 0.5%
Published: 1/26/2010 10:47:44 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg

Australia's inflation rate picked up in the December quarter as food prices rose, adding to the likelihood of a rate hike.

China Inflation Picks Up In December
Published: 1/20/2010 11:50:10 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, RTTNews

Consumer prices in China climbed 1.9% year-on-year in December, accelerating from the 0.6% rise in the previous month.