Wage gains stoking inflation, justifying pause on rate cuts: NBF
Lower-income groups are bearing the brunt of inflation, tepid job market
Survey finds 40% expecting to pass on tariff costs in year ahead
Growing economic, sector, demographic challenges weighing on pensions
Economists cautious on equities, despite higher GDP expectations
But it was a bit higher than what many economists forecast for the month
Cheaper gas, grocery prices helped bring inflation down to 2.2% in October
Stable economic growth seen boosting bank profits, asset quality
Expected decrease to 2.1% from 2.4% in September driven by lower gas prices
As growth picks up and inflation lingers, monetary policy to tighten