Inflation

South African rand flat in cautious trade ahead of budget speech

PRECIOUS-Gold holds near multi-month levels as U.S. production improves

Interest rates will continue to rise, but don’t blame inflation outright, economists say

Japan Inc. shun plaid hikes salary among coronavirus pain: Poll Reuters

Feeding officials see an economy ‘far from’ where it needs to be, minutes show

UK inflation will rise before accelerating expected in the spring

Record $ 58.1 billion inflow into global equity funds: BofA

Japan to suffer bigger-than-expected decline in first quarter amid pandemic loops: Poll Reuters

Mexico’s central bank cuts interest rates, says an uncertain outlook

EMERGING MARKETS-Stable currency, stocks ride U.S. inflation forecast to be high