Bangladesh Inflation Rises to 8.55% in July After Three Months Decline

Inflation rates have shown mixed trends across different countries in July 2025. In the United States, longer-term inflation expectations rose, with the five-year outlook hitting 2.9%, influenced by concerns over President Donald Trump's tariff increases and their potential persistent impact on prices. Namibia experienced a decline in annual headline inflation to 3.5%, although core inflation excluding volatile items stood slightly higher at 3.9%, with regional variations in prices noted across zones. Bangladesh saw inflation edge up to 8.55% in July after a slight dip in June, driven by increases in both food and non-food prices, reversing a previous downward trend and exacerbating cost-of-living pressures as wage growth lags behind inflation. This inflation rise in Bangladesh was consistent across rural and urban areas, challenging the central bank's target to contain inflation within 6.5% for the fiscal year. These developments highlight ongoing global inflationary pressures with varying regional dynamics and policy implications.