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Global food prices reach near four-year high in September amid supply disruptions

• The UN FAO said global food prices hit their highest level in nearly four years
• Trade disruptions and adverse weather drove the rise
• Higher food costs may pressure Indian food companies and complicate inflation trends for consumer businesses

Euro zone inflation surges more than expected, keeping pressure on ECB to hike rates

SBI Research sees CPI inflation at 5.65% in Sept, above 6.5% in Oct-Nov

• SBI Research forecasts CPI inflation at 5.65% in September
• It expects inflation to exceed 6.5% in October and November
• Higher inflation may constrain rate cuts, affecting Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks

Drought fears escalating: How 13% rain deficit threatens crop yields & food inflation

Euro-Zone Inflation Tops Estimates to Hit Three-Year High

Eurozone inflation hits its highest level in three years at 3.8% as energy costs soar

• Eurozone annual inflation reached 3.8%, its highest level since September 2023
• Higher European energy costs may pressure Indian exporters and raise imported inflation risks

Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

Euro area annual inflation up to 3.8%

Euro zone inflation risks rise as energy costs climb, Rehn warns

August CPI-IW points to a 65.05% January 2027 DA calculation

• August 2026 CPI-IW rose to 154.4
• The running calculation puts January 2027 DA at 65.05%; this is not a confirmed hike
• Higher potential government pay could support consumption-facing Indian companies

S. Korea Inflation Stays Sticky, Backing BOK’s Tightening Bias