Market Data
September 9, 2022
CRU Economics: Has Inflation Peaked?
Written by Alex Tuckett
By CRU Principal Economist Alex Tuckett, from CRU’s Global Economic Outlook
The rise in inflation has been a major headwind for the global economy. It has squeezed household incomes and led to a tightening of monetary policy across dozens of countries. Although the price environment in Europe remains red hot, there are tentative signs that inflationary pressure has peaked globally. But this is not a simple ‘good news story’. Inflation is moderating partly because demand is weakening.
