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G-7 Central Banks Tackle Inflation Amid Global Slowdown

10/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

G-7 central banks face persistent inflation amid a slowing global economy.
Canada and France remain below 2% inflation, with the euro area at 2.4%.
The U.S. and Canada cut policy rates in September.
The U.K. and Japan await the impact of U.S. tariffs.
South Africa's Reserve Bank plans to lower its inflation target, with Governor Lesetja Kganyago of South Africa's Reserve Bank coordinating with the National Treasury amid pressures.

History

Historical Context

The Great Inflation of the 1970s, peaking at 13.3% in December 1979, marked a period of economic turmoil in the U.S. and other industrialized nations, driven by oil shocks and ineffective monetary policies. This era of stagflation challenged traditional economic theories and led to significant changes in central banking strategies, influencing today's G-7 central banks as they navigate ongoing inflationary pressures.

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Story summary

G-7 central banks face persistent inflation amid a slowing global economy.
Canada and France remain below 2% inflation, with the euro area at 2.4%.
The U.S. and Canada cut policy rates in September.
The U.K. and Japan await the impact of U.S. tariffs.
South Africa's Reserve Bank plans to lower its inflation target, with Governor Lesetja Kganyago of South Africa's Reserve Bank coordinating with the National Treasury amid pressures.

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