Food shortages, climate change and migration risks have also been high on the agenda.

In early trade the rand was at R15.69 against the dollar, down around 0.3% from its previous close.

Below are some of the measures to combat inflation undertaken by governments in the world’s largest economies, and the political pressures they face.

In early trade the rand was at R15.81 against the dollar, 0.3% weaker than its previous close.

Gold was at $1 855.83 an ounce.

China’s economic miracle of the past four decades rested partly on cheap and abundant coal power.

For an investor the first hurdle is to ensure your portfolio or business can beat inflation, and to look for real assets that actually add value: Maarten Ackerman – chief economist, Citadel.

In early trade the rand was at R15.83 against the dollar, less than 0.1% firmer than its previous close.

The rouble jumped as much as 9% against the euro, hitting its strongest level since June 2015.

Russia and Ukraine are responsible for about 25% of the world’s wheat exports, 65% of sunflower oil, 20% of barley and 18% of corn.

Receiving a living wage helps to break cycles of poverty.

In afternoon trade the rand was at R15.88 against the dollar.

The rand ended its worst streak of weekly losses since April 2020.

People on fixed incomes get poorer over time.