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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Stock Indexes Post Record Highs as Economic Reports Bolster Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.49%. US stock indexes Wednesday rallied, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and the...

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Stocks Rally As Dow Nears 40,000 Milestone

Stocks rally as Dow nears 40,000 milestone on easing inflation concerns. Market awaits potential interest rate cuts for economic stimulus.

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Don't Give Biden a Pass on Inflation. Don't Give Trump a Pass on COVID.

Will the real president of the United States during the years 2020 through 2022 please stand up?

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close at Record Highs After April CPI

Bulls stormed Wall Street today after a key inflation report showed consumer price growth cooled in April.

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.64% and posted a 5-week low. Wednesday’s US economic reports were dovish for the Fed and weighed on the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a record high curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. US Apr CPI eased...

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Rate-Cut Speculation

Stock market hits record highs on positive inflation data, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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Nigeria's Inflation Reaches 28-Year High In April

Nigeria's inflation rate hits a 28-year high, driven by food prices and currency depreciation, posing economic challenges.

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Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts

Inflation eased last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department, which means people feeling stretched by high prices and high borrowing costs could feel a little relief soon.

WEKU

April CPI Report Offers Some Relief: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later.

Kiplinger

UK firms accused of profiteering as study finds margins rose 30% post-pandemic

Unite union study of 17,000 firms shows sectors from energy to banking, and vets to car dealerships, profited from inflation crisis

The Guardian - UK

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Fed-Friendly Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. US stock indexes this morning are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 and...

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Australians have lost 14 years of progress on living standards. A wages breakout? Please. If only

It is impossible for wages to drive inflation when they are actually rising slower than inflation

The Guardian - AU

Dutton readies budget reply as Chalmers links migration cut to inflation fight

Treasurer says migration ‘important’ but needs to be ‘well managed’

The Guardian - AU

Stocks Climb and Bond Yields Fall as US CPI Moderates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.26%. US stock indexes this morning are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 posting...

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International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Eases Slightly In April, In Good News For Biden

US consumer inflation eased slightly last month, according to US government data published Wednesday, a positive sign for President Joe Biden ahead of November's election.

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S&P Futures Higher After April CPI is Released

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending up +0.45% this morning after April's CPI report was released.

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Inflation Report Shows Encouraging Signs, Closer To Target

Recent CPI data shows promising trends, meeting expectations and hinting at future stability in the economy.

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Inflation cooled in April as price gains slowed, CPI report says

The report could ease concerns that progress on moderating consumer prices had stalled out.

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Argentina Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate After Inflation Crests Near 300%

In the statement, the central bank mentioned that it had cut the overnight interest rate from 50% to 40%, noting that this is the fifth time such a big change has been made under the administration.

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending up +0.02% this morning as market participants awaited the all-important U.S. consumer inflation report that will likely shape the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.

International Business Times

EU Cuts Inflation Forecast For 2024 Despite Uncertainty

The European Commission expects inflation to fall to 2.5 percent in 2024, down from a previous forecast of 2.7 percent -- news that will be welcomed by the European Central Bank (ECB).

The Guardian - AU

Is the 2024 budget inflationary? Warwick McKibbin and other economists say ‘yes’

Former RBA board member among experts who say Albanese government’s third budget is likely to at least delay next interest rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street at record high after US inflation falls to 3.4%; takeover offer for Royal Mail raised – as it happened

Latest US inflation report shows prices rose at slower rate in April, while Daniel Křetínský has raised offer for Royal Mail’s parent company to £3.5bn

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Presidential Candidates Make False Claims About Inflation

Accurate information on inflation provided amidst political campaigns and trial of Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of fact-checking in political d...

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed As Focus Turns To US Inflation Report

Asian markets wobbled Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later in the day, with traders struggling to pick up the baton after a record performance on Wall Street.

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