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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Jerome Powell says this economy isn't as miserable as the 1970s, but 'maybe that's just me'

The Fed chair was asked about stagflation fears but warned that repeated shocks—from tariffs to Iran—could begin to unanchor inflation expectations

Fortune · Mar 18

Malinauskas steps up One Nation attack ahead of SA election – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 18

Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...

Barchart · Mar 18

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US: Fed projects one rate cut, sees limited Iran war impact

Federal Reserve officials say the war in Iran is likely to push up inflation this year, while having little impact on economic growth.

Euronews · Mar 18

Goldman Sachs Just Issued a New Warning on the U.S. Economy — And It’s Not Just About Oil

The leading investment bank has cut its growth forecast and raised the probability of recession. That means some tough decisions ahead for the Federal Reserve.

Barchart · Mar 18

47 Years Ago, Warren Buffett Warned That the ‘Value of Dollars Seems Almost Certain to Shrink by the Day.’ What the Billionaire Got Wrong.

Warren Buffett warned in 1979 that the value of the dollar was "almost certain to shrink by the day." Here's what he go right — and what he got wrong — with his prediction.

Barchart · Mar 18

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.

AAP · Mar 18

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Fed Not Expected To Cut Rates With Inflation Looming

Facing the looming prospect of inflation driven in part by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates when it meets Wednesday afternoon.

International Business Times · Mar 18

Global Economy at Tipping Point as Iran War Oil Surge Sparks Financial Crisis Fears

Economists warn the Iran war oil surge could slow US growth and drive inflation, with ripple effects across food, energy and global markets. Fears of a wider economic crisis are growing.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

Stocks Pressured by Inflation Concerns and Iran War Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.48%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 18

6 Alternative Assets to Hedge Against Inflation

Inflation can sneak into your finances like an uninvited guest, quietly shrinking purchasing power while your savings struggle to keep up. The usual bank accounts and bonds often feel like shields against nothing when prices climb, leaving people scrambling for smarter ways to protect wealth. Alternative assets offer a compelling…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 18

Hot U.S. PPI Reading Smacks Gold, Silver Prices. What’s Coming Next?

Investors will be closely following a press conference later today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart · Mar 18

US producer prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Food Prices Rising and Grocery Inflation Are Changing Shopping Habits for Good

Feeling it every time you check out? You are not alone. Here is what grocery inflation and food prices rising are doing to shopping habits nationwide.

International Business Times · Mar 18

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Barchart · Mar 18

Will the White House Fume as the Fed is Led by F.O.I.L?

According to the Fed fund futures forward curve, Fear Of Inflation Long-term (or F.O.I.L.) will keep interest rates unchanged again this month.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

The best cash ISAs and savings accounts in April paying highest interest rates

Top deals beat inflation by more than 1% - make sure your cash is working hard

The Conversation · Mar 18

Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel

Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Interest rates are not the tool to solve the inflation caused by the US’s war with Iran

We’ve been here before with Covid and Ukraine. Making borrowing more expensive won’t work – only price controls, caps and public ownership can do that, says Josh Ryan-Collins, a professor at UCL

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Barchart · Mar 18

S&P Futures Climb as Oil Prices Retreat in Run-Up to Fed Rate Decision, U.S. PPI Data and Micron Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.50% this morning as oil prices retreated, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, crucial U.S. producer inflation data, and an earnings report from chip maker Micron.

Euronews · Mar 18

Federal Reserve could signal pause in rate cuts as Iran war stokes inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady and may signal it will not cut rates at all this year as the Iran war complicates the central bank's inflation outlook.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is almost certain to announce Wednesday that the central bank has kept its key rate unchanged for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%

The Conversation · Mar 18

Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next

After two back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in February and March, all eyes are on the next policy meeting set for May.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17

The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice

We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates

Dinks Finance · Mar 17

Why Vision-Insurance Premiums Are Rising in 2026

If you’ve opened your renewal notice lately and felt your jaw drop, you’re not alone. Vision coverage—once one of the more affordable benefits—is quietly getting more expensive in 2026. While the increases aren’t always headline-grabbing like health insurance hikes, they’re still hitting household budgets in noticeable ways. The reality is…

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Stocks and pound rise as US rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index closed up 85.91 points, 0.8% at 10,403.60 and the FTSE 250 was up 158.43 points, 0.7%, at 22,180.90.

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