The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Why Private-Label Grocery Brands Are Winning Over Budget Shoppers

The stigma surrounding generic grocery store products has completely vanished in the minds of modern retail shoppers. Families are aggressively seeking new ways to protect their household bank accounts from persistent food inflation spikes. Private label items offer a reliable path for reducing the total cost of a weekly grocery…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 15

Nasdaq Futures Climb as ASML Fuels AI Optimism, U.S. PPI Data and Earnings in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.40% this morning as sentiment got a boost after ASML Holding’s earnings provided fresh evidence of unrelenting demand for cutting-edge chips.

Barchart · Jul 15

Rupee ends flat as merchant bids, oil blunt comfort from modest inflows

The Indian rupee hovered close to a one-month low on Wednesday, driven by modest portfolio inflows and increased corporate demand for dollars. Asian currencies remained mostly stable, with the dollar index resting near 101. Meanwhile, oil prices rose due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting market participants…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Euro zone bond yields tick higher along with oil prices after big swings

Euro zone bond yields edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices climbed. Germany's 2-year bond yield rose, sensitive to central bank rate expectations. Oil prices increased as the U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes. Money markets are pricing in further ECB tightening this year. U.S. inflation data showed a slowdown…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Kevin Warsh's Congressional Debut Like a 'Breath of Fresh Air,' Says El Erian, as Schiff Flags Fed Chair's 'False Claim'

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh‘s congressional debut as Fed chief sparked mixed reactions from economists after he defended the central bank’s independence and cautioned against declaring victory over inflation.

Benzinga · Jul 15

Global Market: Japan bond market sees steeper curve amid yield divergence

Japanese government bond yields saw a steepening curve on Wednesday. Shorter-dated yields declined, mirroring U.S. Treasury movements after inflation data. Longer-dated yields, however, climbed due to fiscal and inflation concerns. This occurred after a strong auction of 20-year bonds influenced market sentiment. Investors are watching pension fund allocation changes for…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Explained: Why is stock market rising today even as Iran-US war escalates, oil prices cross $85

Indian equities rallied on Wednesday despite escalating Iran-US tensions and Brent crude crossing $85 a barrel, as investors bet the conflict will remain contained and global risk appetite improves on softer US inflation. Financial stocks led the gains, though analysts cautioned that geopolitical risks, inflation and oil prices remain key…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Country heading towards economic crisis due to Modi govt's policies: Congress

Wholesale price inflation reached 9.87 percent in June, impacting the nation's economy. The Congress party attributes this rise to the government's "anti-people policies". Fuel and electricity prices saw a significant surge, affecting common citizens. Agricultural sowing has also dropped to a three-year low, causing further distress. The opposition demands accountability…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Indian bonds gain as soft US inflation cools Fed rate hike bets

Indian government bonds saw gains as US inflation eased, reducing immediate rate hike fears. Treasury yields declined, prompting a similar trend in Indian overnight index swap rates. Markets largely overlooked rising oil prices and their impact on domestic inflation. Anticipation of a delayed Federal Reserve rate hike cycle supported bond…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Bitcoin climbs to $64,700 as softer US inflation eases US Fed rate hike concerns

Bitcoin rebounded to around $64,700 after softer-than-expected US inflation data weakened the dollar and eased concerns over near-term Fed rate hikes. Ethereum outperformed with a 5.3% gain, while the broader crypto market rose 3.2% to $2.22 trillion as investors tracked key macroeconomic and Fed policy cues.

The Economic Times · Jul 15