Inflation is back around the world—as is the fight against it

The Economist, The Economist
3 min read7 Sep 2026, 03:55 PM IST
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Summary
Central banks are raising interest rates again

WHO REMEMBERS the “soft landing”? In 2022-23 central bankers dreamed of bringing high inflation down without triggering a recession. Some countries came awfully close to achieving it. But with victory tantalisingly close, a growing number of central banks are now redoubling their fight against inflation. Price pressure is building. The world is a long way from the pain of four years ago, but the diagnosis is not promising.

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