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Donald Trump Says 'No Inflation!!!,' But This Economist Asks 'Says Who?' As August CPI Rises In Line With Estimates

The U.S. economy experienced inflation acceleration in August, which was largely in line with market expectations, sparking a debate as President Donald Trump declared “No Inflation!!!” on social media. That claim was promptly challenged by economist Justin Wolfers, who asked, “No inflation? Says who?”.

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Trump And The Fed's Policies Will Spark 1970s-Style Inflation Shock, Says Peter Schiff: 'Average Americans Will Suffer'

Leading economists are sounding the alarm in the lead-up to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting next week, with warnings of a sharp rise in inflation that will take a toll on working families.

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Social Security Checks Could Increase By 2.8% In 2026, But Analysts Warn It May Be 'Pretty Underwhelming'

Analysts predict a 2.8% increase in Social Security checks for 2026, but the rise may not be enough to offset the growing inflation, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes.

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Asian shares track Wall Street rallies as a US interest rate cut next week looks more certain

Asian shares rose Friday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting run after a mixed set of U.S. data bolstered expectations that Federal Reserve will cut interest rates to boost the economy

The Independent UK

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' Every Time You Pay More For Coffee, Beef And Rent

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday accused President Donald Trump of breaking his "day one" promise to lower costs after Labor Department data showed inflation rose in August, and said "Americans know Trump is lying" following Trump's social-media claim of "No Inflation."

Benzinga

Asian Stocks Surge Into Weekend With US Rate Cut 'Seemingly Locked In'

Asian markets surged again Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs data all but set in stone a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

International Business Times

Opendoor, Super Micro, Adobe, Tesla And Rezolve AI: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

All major U.S. stock indices, including the SP 500 and Nasdaq 100, soared to new heights on Thursday. Investors flocked to riskier assets, driven by expectations of imminent interest rate cuts. Despite concerning economic indicators like rising inflation and increased jobless claims, market participants anticipate the Federal Reserve will focus…

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Bitcoin Hugs $114,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Strong

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday after consumer price inflation data came in line with expectations.

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Will Bonds Rally?

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s main monetary policy tool is the control of short-term interest rates through the Fed Funds Rate. The market expects the Fed to reduce rates at the September FOMC meeting, but lowering short-term rates does not guarantee that longer-term interest rates will decline.

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Rising Costs From Tariffed Goods Push Retail Prices Higher In August

Retailers are navigating a fresh wave of pricing shifts as August inflation and new tariffs push up costs in categories like autoparts, furniture, and home improvement, signaling tighter conditions ahead for companies from Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) to Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY).

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Congressional Budget Office says Trump's immigration crackdown will shrink U.S. population faster than expected, a threat to inflation and GDP growth

Economists have warned the president’s immigration policies could drive a labor shortage threatening to shrink U.S. GDP growth and amplify inflation.

Fortune

10 Inflation-Hedge Moves That Don’t Require Complex Investments

Inflation continues to eat away at retiree budgets, especially fixed incomes. Many assume the only hedge is complicated investments like commodities or options. But everyday...

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Are Your Grocery Costs Rising Faster Than Your COLA?

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is supposed to protect retirees from inflation. But for many, rising grocery bills outpace those annual increases. Food costs have...

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Stocks up and dollar down as data seals US rate cut

The FTSE 100 posted strong gains on Thursday.

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8 Budget Lines Families Cut Without Losing Quality of Life

When inflation bites, families look for ways to trim expenses. But cutting too deeply in the wrong places hurts quality of life. The key is...

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Bitcoin Holds At $114,000 As CPI Data Prints 'Nothingburger'—What Now?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding around $114,000 after the latest inflation data release, sparking debate over whether more upside is ahead.

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Prices Are Rising, Jobs Are Gone — Can The Fed Stop A Stagflation Spiral?

An unsettling mix of rising consumer prices and surging layoffs is amplifying fears of stagflation right at the end of the third quarter, putting the Federal Reserve in an increasingly untenable position as it weighs a rate cut next week.

Euronews

Why is Lagarde holding rates? The economy is in a 'good place'

Lagarde says the eurozone economy is 'in a good place' as the ECB keeps its benchmark rate steady at 2.00%. With inflation near target and growth revised up, rate cuts are off the table, for now.

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Why Rate Cuts May Not Put the Fizz Back in Pepsi’s Stock

PepsiCo (PEP) stock is down nearly 20% in 12 months as GLP-1 fears, inflation, and margin pressure weigh. Elliott urges brand sales; its dividend stays intact.

Reason

Americans Want Lower Costs, but Inflation Just Hit Its Highest Mark Since January

Inflation hit its highest level since January, with prices rising 0.4 percent in August.

Benzinga

Dow Surges 1%; US Inflation Rate Accelerates

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 450 points on Thursday.

Kiplinger

Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts Say

The August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.

The Independent UK

Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Increases in the costs of food, shelter and energy caused inflation to spike and increase the likelihood of an interest rate cut

Benzinga

Inflation And Unemployment Are Soaring–And The Fed Is Now Trapped

Thursday's economic releases revealed an unusual mix of rising prices and a spike in jobless claims — a toxic cocktail that thrusts the U.S. economy into a stagflationary environment and places the Federal Reserve in one of the toughest positions a central bank can face.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Heats Up But Unlikely To Deter Rate Cut

US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this is unlikely to deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week.

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