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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Remember when a snack, a drink, or a household staple cost just a dollar? Today, thanks to inflation and price hikes, many once‑$1 favorites push closer to cost-increasing examples of $7—amazing when you think about it. Recognizing these changes helps you plan smarter, spend better, and talk inflation with clarity.…

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Dollar Supported by Tariff Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose slightly by +0.03%. The dollar saw support from concern that US tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates. Also, the minutes of the June 17-18 FOMC meeting were slightly hawkish and supportive of the dollar. Gains in...

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Has the U.S. Dollar Index Bottomed? Why I Think the Answer Is ‘Yes.’

Raw commodity bulls should embrace the apparent rebound in the U.S. Dollar Index.

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As Prime Day Kicks Off, Jim Cramer Is Pounding the Table on Amazon Stock

Jim Cramer touts Amazon as the world’s most inflation-fighting company. Wall Street believes AMZN shares could extend gains further in the second half of 2025.

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Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a ‘witch-hunt’ against Bolsonaro

Latest threats heighten fears that the president’s erratic trade strategy risks exacerbating inflation across the US

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8 Things Americans Are Stockpiling Again in 2025

The term “stockpiling” often brings back memories of the early 2020s, with empty shelves where toilet paper and hand sanitizer used to be. In 2025, however, the reasons for stocking up have evolved. While the pandemic created a public health-driven rush, today’s stockpiling is motivated by a combination of persistent…

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Dollar Gains on US Tariff Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.04%. The dollar is slightly higher today due to concerns that the US trade policy of higher tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates, a supportive factor for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited...

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Trump Slams Democrats Over Inflation Narrative, Says He Cut Costs 'More Than Any President In History'

President Donald Trump fired back at Democrats on Wednesday over their inflation messaging, declaring on Truth Social that he “brought down costs more than any President in recorded history” and calling Democratic claims “a total LIE.”

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The RBA’s decision to hold rates isn’t a calamity, but its shift in language is confounding – and worrying

One minute we are told inflation is in the bag, seven weeks later we are worried that it’s not. This change in tone erodes trust

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Stocks Finish Mixed on Strength in Chip Makers and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.07%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Businesses and mortgage-holders banking on a cut to interest rates will have to wait more than a month before the next opportunity for financial stimulus.

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Peter Schiff Says Trump's Tax Cuts 'Won't Grow The Economy.' Instead, He Warns They'll Lead To Higher Interest Rates And Inflation

Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff is cautioning against President Donald Trump's latest tax and spending package, saying it could do more harm than good for the U.S. economy.

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London stocks close higher as latest US tariff rates received

The FTSE 100 index closed up 47.65 points, 0.5%, at 8,854.18.

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Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.04%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Who Actually Retires With $2.5 Million? The Number Is Shockingly Small — Are You On Track Or Falling Behind?

A million used to be the magic number for retirement. Then inflation, longer lifespans, and rising healthcare costs moved the goalposts. These days, plenty of people are aiming for $2 million — or even $2.5 million — just to feel secure. But while that might seem like the new benchmark,…

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Stocks Stabilize on Trade Talk Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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BlackRock Shifts Gears, Declares AI The New 'Anchor For Returns' As Inflation Stays Sticky

BlackRock is recalibrating its investment strategy, moving away from traditional macro anchors towards “mega forces” like artificial intelligence, which they believe will be “durable drivers of returns” in both the near and long term.

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Trump Manages Inflation Like 'Boss Running A Protection Racket,' Says Craig Shapiro: 'You Can Jawbone Walmart, But Not The Rent'

Craig Shapiro, a macro strategist at The Bear Traps Report, says that President Donald Trump’s approach to inflation management is not that unlike “running a protection racket,” one that is built on coercion and intimidation, rather than the use of monetary tools.

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Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85%, after cutting it in February and May.

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2 ETFs Offering Juicy Dividend Yields of 20% or Higher

As inflation lingers and rates stay high, investors are flocking to high-yield ETFs.

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As US Dollar Sinks, Top Economist Warns 10% Slide Could Spark New Inflation Spike

The United States is bracing for a potential acceleration in inflation, with a significant depreciation of the dollar now identified as a key contributing factor, according to a new analysis by Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo.

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Trump takes on the Fed – but he has little power over central bank, economists say

President has savaged Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, but he can’t easily fire him

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Craig Shapiro Slams Jerome Powell's Legacy Of 'Quiet Surrender' To Wall Street And The US Treasury: 'No Longer Serves The Public'

Macro strategist Craig Shapiro delivered a scathing critique of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance over the years, pushing back against the growing narrative that casts his tenure in a positive light.

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‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve

Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students achieve higher grades.

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