The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

MPs’ basic salary to rise to £110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

Ipsa cites rising abuse and constituency workloads as reasons for above-inflation increase of 5% from April

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

US stock market slips and oil prices leap as Iran crisis sparks inflation fears

Oil prices surged over 6% and global stock markets declined Monday following the Middle East conflict. Higher crude and natural gas prices sparked inflation fears, impacting consumer spending and specific sectors like airlines and cruise lines. Investors sought safety in gold, while Treasury yields rose, potentially complicating future interest rate…

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Dollar Rallies as Crude Oil's Surge Curbs Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.88% today at a 5-week high. The dollar is climbing today as today's surge in oil prices to an 8.25-month high has boosted inflation expectations and reduced the chance for additional Fed rate cuts, a supportive factor for the dollar. Also, today's...

Barchart · Mar 2

UAE gold prices jump over Dh10 as US–Iran tensions escalate in Middle East

Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge…

The Times of India · Mar 2

How Trump’s New Fed Pick Could Change Your Interest Income Forever

Tighten your seatbelt for this one. Interest income, the kind that grows quietly inside savings accounts and money market funds, might feel the wind changing soon. Discussions around influence on the U.S. central bank and potential leadership direction keep surfacing whenever Donald Trump stays politically active. People care because central…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 1

Jobs, Geopolitics and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter March following another losing week that saw airline stocks hammered after President Trump's threats against Iran escalated Middle East tensions, while a surprisingly hot inflation reading dragged equities lower as February trading wrapped up.

Barchart · Mar 1

Grocery Prices Are Creeping Up Again 7 Items Shoppers Say Feel Higher in 2026

While economists claim that overall inflation has cooled down significantly, the reality at the checkout register tells a slightly different story. Shoppers across the country are noticing that their weekly grocery runs are slowly creeping up in cost once again. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts a 2 to…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 1

Why Retirement Feels Impossible Now (and What You Can Do About It)

Most workers used to put in their time and then have their retirements covered by pensions and Social Security, the bar for financial security has quietly moved

GOBankingRates · Mar 1

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

AAP · Mar 1

5 Property Tax Formula Changes Retirees Are Just Now Seeing on Assessments

Property tax assessments are being issued across the country in various counties, and many retirees are noticing something unsettling. The numbers don’t match what they...

Saving Advice · Feb 27