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Global inflation resurges on energy costs; central banks tighten again
Al Jazeera·1 day ago
The article discusses how the current energy crisis is forcing central banks to reconsider their traditional approach to supply shocks, which typically advocate looking through temporary price spikes. The uncertainty lies in whether central banks will shift to tighter policy to prevent second-round effects, potentially altering the inflation trajectory. This matters because a policy pivot would have significant implications for global interest rates and growth.