The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

As the Federal Reserve aims for a 'soft landing' to tame inflation without harming the economy, regional banks are poised to benefit, and two ETFs, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) and the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), offer a strategic way to invest in this sector.

From salt riots to toilet paper runs, history shows that rising prices make consumers—and voters—grumpy and irrational.

It’s no secret electric vehicles have become a bit of a political issue. But what does that mean for your EV tax break?

Is the U.S. economy better than it was 4 years ago? Absolutely!

For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…

Discount retailers are navigating a pivotal moment as inflation bites into their already thin margins, forcing price hikes that alienate their price-sensitive customer base

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-week low and finished down by -0.25%. Strength in the yen Thursday undercut the dollar after stronger-than-expected Japanese wage news pushed the yen to a 1-month high against the dollar. The dollar fell to its low Thursday after the US Aug...

Given the insurance companies’ essential role in providing financial protection to our daily lives, one could consider investing in companies like Prudential Financial (PRU), CNA Financial Corp. (CNA), and Lincoln National Corp. (LNC), with high-dividend-yields. These stocks could help investors hedge inflationary pressures by generating a steady income stream. Read…

Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.