Energy prices gained 7.8% in August, led by natural gas (+17.3%) and coal (+8.5%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices declined by 1.2%.

The World Bank’s food price index has been relatively stable during the past seven months as declines in the prices of grains offset increases in other food items. However, the index remains over…

Energy prices gained 5.9% in July, led by natural gas, US (+17%) and crude oil (+7.8%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices inched up 0.7%.

Energy prices fell 1.8% in June, led by coal (-13.1%) and crude oil (-1.2%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices were down by 1.9%.

Precious metals have rallied in the last three months following a dip in prices at the beginning of 2023. Gold prices increased 9 percent in 2023Q1 amid a weakening U.S. dollar, geopolitical…

Energy prices fell 11.3% in May, led by natural gas in Europe (-25.2%) and coal (-17.4%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices were down by 3.6%.

The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index rose 10 percent in the first quarter of 2023. Price increases reflected positive sentiment about stronger demand amid supply disruptions for some…

This blog presents revised diet affordability data from Food Prices for Nutrition. These data incorporate updated income distributions and international poverty lines based on 2017 purchasing…

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Energy prices increased 5.7% in April, led by crude oil (+7.8%) and coal (+3.8%). Non-energy prices inched up 1.1%.