The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

FTSE 100 surges to record high as UK inflation cools

The FTSE 100 index closed up 130.01 points, 1.2%, at 10,686.18.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.

AAP · Feb 18

Cooling UK inflation fuels expectations of March interest rate cut

Lower food and gas prices push inflation down to 3%, increasing expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March.

Euronews · Feb 18

The 2026 Interest Rate Forecast Could Change Borrowing Costs for Millions

Interest rates sit at the center of almost every financial decision you make, whether you think about them daily or not. When they move, they shift mortgage payments, reshape credit card bills, alter auto loan offers, and even change how much your savings account earns. As 2026 continues, economists, investors,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 18

Interest Rates Were Cut — What Will Mortgage Rates Look Like in 2026?

Here's what financial experts think mortgage rates will look like in 2026 now that the Fed has cut rates three times in 2025. Not much changes for good or ill.

GOBankingRates · Feb 18

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Supermarket prices could rise again after inflation drop, experts warn

Food inflation saw a massive drop in January

The Independent UK · Feb 18

10 Common Budget Mistakes Smart Earners Make (And How to Fix Them Fast)

Budgeting traps don’t just happen to those that are barely eking out a living Even high earners fall into these traps that quietly destroy their savings and increase financial stress. Research shows that nearly 65% of Americans earning over $100,000 still live paycheck to paycheck. The issue isn’t income —…

Beating Broke · Feb 18

Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

Barchart · Feb 18

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

The Independent UK · Feb 18