Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is widely expected to fall to 3.5% in November, from 3.6% in October. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Trump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause. Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2025
If 2020 Prices Returned Overnight, How Much Would the Average Household Save per Month? Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that every price in the economy has snapped back to what it was in 2020. Gas. Groceries. Housing. Travel. Everything. It is a fun thought experiment, but it... GOBankingRates · Dec 16, 2025
Jim Chalmers won’t have good news in Myefo. Instead, he’ll be trying to sell Labor’s good intentions The unwelcome return of inflation means Anthony Albanese’s government is desperate not to be seen to be adding to the problem The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025
German manufacturing contracts again: Is eurozone growth at risk? Germany's manufacturing sector contracted further in December, dragging down eurozone output. While services remain resilient, inflationary pressures persist. Euronews · Dec 16, 2025
Jobs Report Today Holds Key to Millions of Workers' Pay Rises — What Fed Decision Means Crucial US employment data due today will reveal whether workers can expect meaningful pay rises in 2026 as the Federal Reserve takes a cautious, wait-and-see stance. International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025
Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes Half of Australia's big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates at its next meeting as inflation is pushed outside the target zone. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Festive fare: Europeans are having to dig deep to pay for this year's Christmas feast Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet. Euronews · Dec 16, 2025
Asian shares, US futures sink ahead of US jobs report Shares have tumbled in Asia and U.S. futures also fell ahead of the release of U.S. employment and inflation reports that could drive the direction of interest rates The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Trump is close to naming the new Federal Reserve chief. His choice could raise the risk of stagflation US President Donald Trump has signalled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he is close to announcing his pick for the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The Conversation · Dec 16, 2025
9 Items Pharmacies Are Charging More For Without Warning Pharmacies have long been a trusted stop for quick health fixes, but lately, many shoppers are noticing sticker shock. Rising supply chain costs, inflation, and pharmaceutical price hikes are hitting consumers harder than expected. My wife relies on two medications that doubled in price in 2025, and the outlook isn’t… Clever Dude · Dec 15, 2025
Dell and HP Are Raising Prices—And Investors Should Take Note Dell and HP exert significant pricing power by raising commercial costs to offset inflation while capitalizing on the massive AI infrastructure boom. MarketBeat · Dec 15, 2025
‘We are now firmly back in a good is bad/bad is good regime’: Weak job data may lead to more rate cuts and boost stocks, Morgan Stanley economist says Morgan Stanley’s top strategist Michael Wilson noted the labor market, more so than inflation, has become a crucial factor in determining future monetary policy. Fortune · Dec 15, 2025
Sticky Inflation Creates 1 Key Trading Opportunity Right Now March Treasury note futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Barchart · Dec 15, 2025
Motor1 · Dec 15, 2025 Thanks, Tariffs: Two Luxury Automakers Just Announced Price Hikes for 2026 New car prices aren’t expected to drop anytime soon. Inflation and ongoing tariffs continue to push vehicle costs higher, particularly for certain luxury brands—and that trend is likely to continue into 2026. Some automakers have already announced price increases for the coming year.
Kiplinger · Dec 15, 2025 I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How a Balanced Portfolio Builds Confidence Despite Market Storms Headlines may spark anxiety, but long-term goals matter more than short-term swings. Diversify your portfolio and stay disciplined to help manage volatility.
International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025 Panic Over The White House as Fed Chair Powell Confirms Trump Tariffs Mean Higher Costs And Fewer Jobs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says President Trump's tariff policies are causing higher inflation, increased costs for households and businesses, and could weaken job creation, forcing the Fed into a delicate policy balancing act.
GOBankingRates · Dec 15, 2025 5 Warren Buffett-Inspired Investments To Recession-Proof Your Retirement With increasing inflation and cost of living, retirees and those planning for retirement are searching for safe, reliable investments to protect their savings. Few investors are as trusted during...
Barchart · Dec 15, 2025 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Dip Buyers Step In After Selloff, Key U.S. Economic Data Awaited December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.48%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.49% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from Friday’s tech-led selloff on Wall Street as investors stepped in to buy the dip at the start of the final full trading week of…
Barchart · Dec 14, 2025 Inflation Data, AI Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week Markets enter a critical week still reeling from Friday's sharp selloff in technology and AI stocks following disappointing reactions to Oracle and Broadcom earnings that raised questions about AI infrastructure spending sustainability and return on massive capital investments. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.
Budget and the Bees · Dec 14, 2025 8 Over-the-Counter Meds That Are Being Dropped from Senior Discount Lists Inflation is hitting us everywhere, from the gas pump to the grocery aisle. But there is a quieter, more dangerous trend happening in the pharmacy section. Many seniors and savvy shoppers are noticing that the reliable discounts they used to get on over-the-counter (OTC) medications are vanishing. Whether it is…
GOBankingRates · Dec 14, 2025 I Asked ChatGPT If Trump’s $2K Dividend Will Cause Inflation — Here’s What It Said When it comes to Trump's dividend check and inflation, find out the large language model's (LLM) reasoning below.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025 How many more times will the Bank of England rescue Rachel Reeves? The City expects a cut in interest rates on Thursday but economic prospects for 2026 complicate the picture
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025 Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to nearly three-year low The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce interest rates from 4% to 3.75% on Thursday.
Saving Advice · Dec 14, 2025 7 Alternatives To Cash – How To Get A Good Return Best Places to Park Cash Are you wondering, “What is a good alternative to cash? Are you sick of meager interest payments on your savings? Finally,...