The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

What Is the ‘1984 Tax Trap’ That Retiree Investors Now Face on Social Security Payouts?

Discusses the implications of an unchanged 1984 tax on social security benefits after over 40 years.

Barchart · Apr 7

March CPI Report: Iran War Lifts Inflation to a 2-Year High

The March CPI report, released Friday morning, showed spiking energy costs are boosting inflation. Here's what to know.

Kiplinger · Apr 7

How the Iran war affects Americans' inflation expectations

One-year inflation expectations jumped 0.4 percentage point last month, driven by a surge in gas price expectations.

Axios · Apr 7

The Investment Case for Farmland: Inflation Hedge Meets Growing Global Demand

Investing in farmland can offer a natural hedge against inflation and positive returns with lower volatility, driven by rising food demand and new technologies.

Kiplinger · Apr 7

Oil and gas crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, ​1979 and 2022 together, says IEA

Oil prices swing and stock markets tense on approach to Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Oil back above $110 in volatile markets as Trump deadline looms for Iran to reopen strait – as it happened

IMF head warns Middle East war will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth while IEA director says oil and gas crisis ‘more serious than the ones in 1973, ​1979 and 2022 together’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Trump Brands Kamala Harris A 'Low IQ Person' As He Questions Her Support Among Egg Farmers

Explore how Donald Trump's recent comments about Kamala Harris and the egg industry reveal his political strategy, blending personal insults with economic grievances.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

The 3 Store Rotation A Proven Way Many Shoppers Reduce Monthly Grocery Costs

Food inflation forces consumers to rethink their shopping habits. Relying on a single supermarket for every household’s needs is an expensive luxury. No single corporate chain offers the lowest price across every department. To combat rising receipts, frugal families are adopting a specific logistical strategy. They abandon store loyalty and…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 6

Liverpool fans to stage series of protests against ticket price rises

Late last month it was announced general admission tickets would rise in line with inflation for the next three seasons

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs

The Independent UK · Apr 6