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Economist Manuel Sutherland points to monetary policy as main driver of inflation

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela continues to record the world’s highest inflation rate in 2026, and according to economist Manuel Sutherland, the expansion of the monetary base represents one of the main factors driving the acceleration in prices. In his latest analysis, Sutherland estimates that Venezuela’s year-on-year inflation reached 576% between July 2025 and July 2026, […]

Inflation accelerates to 19.9% in July following impact of double earthquake

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Inflation in Venezuela accelerated for the second consecutive month, reaching 19.9% in July, up from 13.8% in June, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) published by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). The figure marks the highest monthly level since January and confirms a shift in trend after four consecutive […]