France’s new prime minister showered promises of help on angry farmers on Tuesday, from emergency cash aid to controls on imported food, in hopes that cools.
Japanese inflation slowed in December to its lowest in 17 months, according to figures released late on Thursday by the government, as energy prices fell and upwards pressure on core consumer prices eased.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A measure of inflation favored by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) weakened in November on lower energy prices, government data showed Friday, providing further reassurance to policymakers keen to rein in price increases.