Inflation
South Korea inflation in June rose fastest in nearly 24 years
CPI climbed 6%, above central bank's 2% target for 15th consecutive month
65% of companies expected conditions to deteriorate: survey
Increase exceeds target of 2% to 4% as oil prices and Ukraine war wreak havoc
Weakening yen threatens to sap company's overseas earnings
China lockdown, inflation hit exporters; services helped by post-COVID reopening
Wages policy lies at the heart of the new government's challenge
Rapid inflation and runaway property prices squeeze workers
G-20 president is Asia's first leader to visit Kyiv and Moscow since war began
Disparity between Fed hawks and BOJ doves spurs sales of Japan's currency
Post-COVID recovery is strong but could be hit by rising crude oil prices
Unrealized losses on bonds total $12.5bn for the three top banks
Only trains, buses and other necessary vehicles allowed gas from Tuesday
Rate increase on heavy users comes as industry faces inflation, demand woes
Central bank's debt holdings hit record high in defense of its yield cap
Indonesian president appoints sixth trade minister in eight-year term
Interest hikes in emerging markets create uncertainties this year
Ruling party struggles to win over more 20- and 30-somethings ahead of July election
Russia was large source of fertilizer; now prices are skyrocketing
As upper house poll looms, Japanese PM attempts to soften price rises
Core CPI for May rose 2.1% from a year earlier, challenging central bank policy
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