The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Vice President Kamala Harris to unveil economic policy focusing on inflation and Fed independence, amid voter concerns over the economy.

Politicians must acknowledge that companies’ systematic profiteering is pushing household finances over the edge

Change of government may have come too late for some institutions with no prospect of immediate relief

"It’s been a humbling five years for economic forecasters, with three big errors in consensus forecasts."

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. Today's dovish comments from Boston Fed President Collins weighed on the dollar when she said she sees Fed rate cuts “soon” if inflation keeps falling. Losses in the dollar are limited as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for...

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.39%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down - 0.57% this morning while investors awaited a new batch of U.S. economic data due next week to reinforce signs of resilience in the world’s largest economy.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.39%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.42% this morning, building on yesterday’s sharp gains after U.S. labor market data helped alleviate concerns about a significant economic slowdown, while investors awaited a new batch of U.S. economic data due…

If inflation continues to decline, Schmid said, he would grow more confident that the Fed is on track to achieve its price stability mandate.

"We should be looking for the worst in the data rather than the best."