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Finance

Sri Lanka sets inflation target at 5%

The central bank and finance minister set a 5% inflation target under a framework reviewed every three years. The measure uses a quarterly average.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka1 min read
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Agriculture

FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5% in September

The FAO index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points or 1.5% from the revised August level.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations1 min read
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Economy

Tokyo core inflation rose to 2.7% in September

Consumer prices across Tokyo's 23 wards rose 2.7% year over year in September. The index excluding fresh food also increased 2.7%, while the measure excluding fresh food and energy rose 3.0%.

Statistics Bureau of Japan1 min read
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Economy

South Korea's consumer inflation rose to 2.9% in September

South Korea's consumer price index rose 2.9% year over year and 0.3% month over month in September. Fresh-food prices fell annually while core measures recorded annual increases of 2.7% to 2.8%.

Ministry of Data and Statistics, Republic of Korea1 min read
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