Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Inflation Returns, Reviving the Global Fight Against Rising Prices
Inflation means prices are rising.
A few years ago, central banks tried to slow price increases without causing a recession.
This goal was called a soft landing.
Some countries came close to reaching it.
Now, prices are starting to rise more quickly again in many places.
Because of this, more central banks are fighting inflation harder.
The problem is not as painful as it was four years ago.
However, the signs suggest that controlling inflation may still be difficult.
Central bankers once hoped to lower high inflation without causing a recession.
Some countries came close to achieving that so-called soft landing.
With progress nearly secured, more central banks are intensifying efforts to control inflation.
Price pressures are building again around the world.
The situation is less severe than four years ago, but the outlook remains concerning.
- Who
- Central banks and central bankers around the world.
- What
- A renewed effort to fight inflation as price pressures begin building again.
- When
- After the 2022-23 inflation fight, with renewed concerns emerging now.
- Where
- Around the world.
- Why
- Because price pressure is increasing, threatening progress toward lower inflation.
- Main issue
- A resurgence of inflation and price pressure
- Earlier goal
- Lower inflation without triggering a recession
- Term for that goal
- A soft landing
- Earlier period
- 2022-23
- Current response
- More central banks are intensifying their fight against inflation
- Current assessment
- Conditions are less painful than four years ago, but the outlook is concerning