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Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spending
May 31, 2026
Economic Times

Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spending

Global economies are struggling with rising prices and less spending. In the US, "incomes are squeezed," making people save less. Europe is also seeing higher costs, with talk of raising interest rates. China is trying to help its economy by lowering rates. Zambia's corn harvest offers a bit of good news.