While relatively high, the interest rate was deployed to combat rising inflation rates that were impacting consumer goods. (forexfocus.com)
Conversely, when you see stories about rising inflation rates; or, stronger - than - expected economic data; or, the «calming down» of a geopolitical situation — these all tend to move mortgage interest rates higher. (themortgagereports.com)
Ingredient supplier, Beneo, has announced a 20 per cent hike in the price of its sweetener Isomalt, citing rising inflation rates and the need to secure a flexible supply chain. (dairyreporter.com)