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Commodity prices near 18-year high, threatening global inflation
Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk · As published by Nikkei Asia
· September 9, 2026
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Key points This surge has brought prices to an 18-year high. Further information on this development is available from Nikkei Asia.
Commodity prices have reached a level not seen in nearly two decades, posing a threat to global inflation. This surge has brought prices to an 18-year high.
Further information on this development is available from Nikkei Asia.
Details of the impact and potential consequences of this price increase are not specified here, but can be found through the aforementioned source.
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