The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

5 Retirement Costs Financial Advisors Say Still Blindside Americans Over 60

Retirement looks relaxing in commercials. A couple sips coffee by the lake, someone plays golf at noon, and every financial problem magically disappears after age 65. Real life tells a very different story. Many retirees enter their golden years with solid savings and a paid-off home, yet unexpected expenses still…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 24

Pennsylvania Seniors Say Grocery Bills Still Haven’t Dropped Despite Slower Inflation

Inflation may have cooled on paper, but plenty of Pennsylvania seniors still stare at grocery receipts with disbelief. Eggs no longer jump in price every week, and milk prices no longer dominate headlines, yet retirees across the state continue to spend far more at checkout than they did just a…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 24

Why Some Stores Are Removing Price Matching on Popular Grocery Items

Price-matching policies were once the ultimate weapon for frugal shoppers looking to maximize their weekly savings. Showing a competitor’s flyer to a cashier guaranteed you the lowest possible price on your household essentials. Sadly, many major supermarkets are quietly ending this consumer-friendly policy across their neighborhood retail locations. This shift…

Grocery Coupon Guide · May 24

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

The Conversation · May 24

FED:Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

AAP · May 24

Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

AAP · May 24

U.S. debt is the 'elephant in the room' amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn

"In our view, unsustainable fiscal dynamics are compounding with a reflation story, turning a short-term problem into a long-end selloff."

Fortune · May 23

The Fed's worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief

"Critically, consumers appear worried that inflation will increase and proliferate beyond fuel prices, even in the long run."

Fortune · May 23

The 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Just Jumped — Here’s What Could Still Reduce Your Check

Retirees just received a fresh dose of attention-grabbing news as the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast ticks higher once again. The adjustment signals that inflation pressures continue to shape future benefits, even years ahead of payment changes. Many households feel relief at the idea of larger checks, especially after recent…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 23

Bitcoin faces fresh selling pressure despite U.S.-Iran easing; over $400 million liquidated in 1 day

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. More than $400 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated, while analysts warned markets could remain volatile amid inflation worries and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

The Economic Times · May 23