The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Trump's killer quote exposes his bind on Iran and inflation

The president's clumsy wording handed Democrats a ready-made attack ad.

Axios · May 14

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei falls from record as inflation, interest rate concerns mount

Tech shares helped Wall Street indexes notch ​record closing levels overnight, and gains by Japanese companies linked to the artificial intelligence boom ​were enough to give the Nikkei an early advance.

The Economic Times · May 14

Bitcoin slips near $79,600 as broader crypto market weakens; BTC dominance stays elevated

Bitcoin slipped near the $79,600 mark as the broader crypto market weakened amid inflation concerns and cautious investor sentiment. Analysts said traders are closely tracking US macroeconomic data and geopolitical developments, while continued profit-booking and fading momentum kept pressure on major cryptocurrencies and altcoins.

The Economic Times · May 14

US Stock Market: Warsh set to lead Fed amid debate over rates, transparency and AI impact

Fifteen years after leaving the Federal Reserve over disagreements on aggressive bond-buying policies, Kevin Warsh is set to return as chair of the U.S. central bank with a sweeping reform agenda, according to Reuters. Warsh has been a vocal critic of the Fed’s massive asset purchase programs that expanded its…

The Economic Times · May 14

Global Market: Japanese investors turn net sellers of foreign stocks after four months

Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign equities in April for the first time in four months, offloading 636.4 billion yen due to rising energy costs and inflation fears. Trust accounts led this sell-off, while investment trusts and life insurers continued to buy overseas stocks. This shift occurred as U.S.…

The Economic Times · May 14

Preparing for Rupee at 100: What does it mean for the economy and your stock market investments?

The Indian rupee is nearing the Rs 100 per dollar mark, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows. This depreciation fuels imported inflation, complicates RBI policy, and creates uneven impacts across equity sectors. Investors are advised to focus on resilient businesses as currency volatility persists.

The Economic Times · May 14

Markets choppy, inflation looming: Pashupati Advani on what should investors do now

Indian markets face ongoing turbulence, with a slowdown imminent due to inflation and supply chain issues. Foreign investors are selling off, impacting the broader market. Pashupati Advani of Global Foray advises caution, highlighting opportunities in infrastructure, exporters, and pharma, while also suggesting that investors prioritize fundamentals and government spending priorities.

The Economic Times · May 14

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.

AAP · May 14

Dollar boosted by rate expectations, safe-haven flows as Trump, Xi meet

The US dollar strengthened on Thursday. Higher Treasury yields and safe-haven demand boosted the currency. Investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping in Beijing is a key focus. The offshore yuan held near a three-year high. Inflation data…

The Economic Times · May 14

Gold edges up on weaker dollar ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Gold prices saw a slight increase on Thursday, influenced by a weakening dollar as investors closely watched the high-stakes meetings between U.S. President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, U.S. producer prices surged, signaling accelerating inflation, while gold discounts in India reached a record high amid weak demand.

The Economic Times · May 14