Norwegian finance minister Stoltenberg said bringing inflation down to 2% will be challenging.

South African Reserve Bank expects CPI to peak in Q4, then begin returning to the target from H2 2028.

Analysis of satellite imagery and ship-tracking data shows at least 12 empty LNG carriers owned or chartered by QatarEnergy are gathered off Qatar, with combined capacity of about 1.1 mln tonnes — roughly 2% of the global LNG fleet. The buildup could signal preparation to increase shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, but any transit is uncertain amid a recent uptick in attacks on vessels; Athens News Agency reported a Greek-owned LNG carrier was attacked near the Strait on Tuesday but continued sailing.