The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

US stocks close out their 8th straight winning week

The U.S. stock market closed out its eighth straight winning week

AAP · May 22

Ohio Seniors: Why More Local Banks Are Adding Elder Fraud Protections to Accounts in 2026

For many Ohio seniors, the biggest financial fear is no longer just inflation or rising healthcare costs. Increasingly, retirees are worried about scams, fake bank...

Saving Advice · May 22

Dollar Erases Early Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday gave up an early advance and finished little changed. The dollar was pressured on Friday after the University of Michigan’s May US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a record low. Also, Friday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

Barchart · May 22

Economists Increase Inflation Forecasts And Expect Delayed Rate Cuts: Survey

Economists are increasing their inflation forecasts and believe the Fed will take longer to cut interest rates given the current economic scenario, according to a new survey.

International Business Times · May 22

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low

US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. Inflation expectations climbed sharply, especially among Republicans and independents, signalling growing economic dissatisfaction and posing risks to spending despite a still-resilient labour market and ongoing stock market gains.

The Economic Times · May 22

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The U.S. stock market is rising toward the finish of an eighth straight winning week

AAP · May 22

Wall Street rises toward another winning week, even as U.S. households feel more discouraged

The U.S. stock market is rising toward the finish of an eighth straight winning week

AAP · May 22

Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.47%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 22

7 Retirement Budget Categories Rising Faster Than Inflation in 2026

Retirement finances feel more unpredictable in 2026 as everyday expenses continue to climb at a pace that outpaces many traditional inflation estimates. Many retirees built budgets assuming slow, steady cost increases, yet real-world prices now jump in sharper, uneven waves. Essential categories like healthcare, housing, and food show especially aggressive…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 22

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.15%, just below Thursday's 6-week high. The dollar is supported by hawkish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he supports a Fed rate increase if inflation doesn't soon slow. Gains in the dollar are limited by today's downward revision to...

Barchart · May 22