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Corecore inflation in Japan drops to 2.1%: BOJ trap

Japan's corecore inflation fell to 2.1% in May, masking sticky 2.7% headline rates. I explain why this gap forces the BOJ to pause.

Jun 23, 2026 Sofia Mendes 12 min read

Inflation Rise: Why Services Costs Stall Fed

Goolsbee flags 4.2% inflation as services rise. We analyze how sticky costs and energy spikes delay rate cuts for traders.

Jun 17, 2026 Sofia Mendes 15 min read

Canadian Pair Breaks Structure on Crude Fall

Canada's technical recession deepens as Q1 population falls 0.45%. I analyze how shrinking demand and low oil drive USD/CAD higher.

Jun 1, 2026 Aisha Rahman 11 min read

Trimmed mean signals rates stay high till 2027

Trimmed mean inflation could peak at 3.7% by mid-2026. Fuel drops hide sticky core costs keeping RBA rates restrictive.

May 5, 2026 Sofia Mendes 10 min read