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Inflation

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Estonia's September CPI: The Geopolitical Engine of Inflation

Estonia's consumer price index surged to 3.5% in September, ending a period of relative stability. Driven by geopolitical energy shocks and rising housing costs…

Finance Estonia Business

Elisabeth Saar · Oct 08, 2026 • 14:46

Treasury Yields Hit a 24-Year Peak — and Stay There

The global financial map is being redrawn as US Treasury yields surge to a 24-year peak of 5.34%, signaling the definitive end of the 'cheap money' era. This st…

Finance World Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Oct 01, 2026 • 13:26

Bank of Japan Hits 1.25%: A 31-Year Milestone?

The Bank of Japan’s decision to raise rates to 1.25% ends three decades of monetary stasis, triggering a massive global capital repatriation. This 2026 pivot ch…

Finance World Bank of Japan

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 18, 2026 • 07:26

Energy Wars and AI Debt Drove the 2026 Rate Surge

The crossing of the 5% Treasury threshold in September 2026 marks a structural shift driven by energy wars and a $16.5 trillion AI infrastructure crisis. This a…

Finance Business World

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 15, 2026 • 13:28

Is Trump's $5,000 Dividend a Promise or a Transaction?

Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 'dividend' for every American adult, but the promise comes with a massive political catch. We break down the $1.3 trillion mat…

Politics Finance Donald Trump

Inese Kalvane · Sep 10, 2026 • 06:15

ECB Interest Rate Hike 2026: What Estonians Will Pay

Starting July 17, 2026, Estonian families will face higher mortgage payments following the ECB's 0.25 percentage point interest rate hike. With the Eurozone eco…

Finance Estonia Economy

Inese Kalvane · Jun 11, 2026 • 15:15

Will the price cap survive a 14.5 million barrel Hormuz shock?

While UK inflation hits a temporary low of 2.8%, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a massive 14.5 million barrel oil deficit. This analysis explor…

Finance World Energy

Elisabeth Saar · May 27, 2026 • 08:14