Instant ramen: a short history of a long noodle Food prices remain high even as inflation eases, and instant noodles are at the top of the list of cheap options. The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025
Dollar Finds Support from Higher Bond Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.50%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how... Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
These Stocks Benefit From a Fed Rate Cut, Including 1 Surprise Buy Yielding Nearly 6% As expected, the Fed has lowered rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting. Here are the stocks to buy after the rate cut. Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
Grain Market Update: Navigating Harvest Headwinds, What's Next for Corn and Soybeans? Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom believes that grain markets are facing downward pressure due to the accelerating harvest, which is causing a short-term increase in supply, despite reports of a smaller crop and a belief that supplies will tighten next year. Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
The Federal Reserve Cuts Rates With Inflation Still Hot. Is Political Pressure Winning? When the Federal Reserve is concerned about inflation, it increases the federal funds rate. Despite expressing such concerns, the Fed lowered it. Reason · Sep 18, 2025
Record Highs for Major Stock Indexes as Chip Makers Soar The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.63%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
Dollar Moves Higher with Bond Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57%. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how... Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
Stocks Climb on Hopes of Additional Fed Easing The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.70%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.23%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Sep 18, 2025
Bank of England voices inflation concerns as it holds main UK interest rate at 4% The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 4% as U.K. inflation concerns weigh on policymakers The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
‘Disappointment’ for home buyers and ‘frustration’ for savers as base rate held Some mortgage rates have been creeping up in recent weeks, while savings rates have been falling, finance experts said. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Bank of England holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target The decision comes as no surprise as inflation in the UK remains stubbornly high, almost double the central bank's 2% target. Euronews · Sep 18, 2025
Interest rates held at 4% as UK ‘not out of woods’ on inflation The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep rates unchanged, following a 0.25 percentage point cut in August. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
UK ‘not out of woods’ on inflation as interest rates held The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 4%, citing ongoing concerns about inflation in the UK. The Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep rates unchanged, following a 0.25 percentage point cut in August. Governor Andrew Bailey stated that while inflation is expected to return to the 2% target,… The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 4% City forecasters now expects no further rate cuts from the MPC until 2026 Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% and slows scheme to sell stock of UK bonds Decision on government debt holdings could reduce market jitters and Treasury’s borrowing costs
Fortune · Sep 18, 2025 Markets got what they wanted from Powell with a Fed rate cut and they're still not happy Jerome Powell delivered a 25bps rate cut, but Wall Street’s muted reaction reflects concern it was a risk move on jobs, not confidence.
GOBankingRates · Sep 18, 2025 Major Bank Says Tariffs Will Likely Push Inflation Higher in the Second Half of 2025: 5 Ways To Prepare Now According to J.P. Morgan Global Research, the inflation caused by recently implemented tariffs has yet to fully show up in American economic readings.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2025 Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.
Kiplinger · Sep 18, 2025 Wages Aren't Keeping Up With Inflation: A Financial Adviser's Tips to Bridge the Gap While we can't control inflation, there are some simple things each of us can do to help keep our heads above water.
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025 Fed Dot Plot Reveals Shallow Easing Path For 2026; Experts Say Don't Expect 'Many More Reductions' As Split Of Dots Is 'Something To Behold' The Federal Reserve's latest economic projections reveal a surprisingly shallow path for interest rate cuts in 2026, signaling that the policy will remain restrictive as the central bank contends with a resilient economy and sticky inflation.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Labour is in a mess. Is there anything Starmer can do to turn things around? Our panel responds – part one Over a year into power, Keir Starmer’s government is floundering. But it still has a large parliamentary majority and time on its side — here’s what it could do, says our first group of panelists
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4% amid inflation concerns as mortgage holders given warning - live MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday
Euronews · Sep 18, 2025 Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for the first time this year Fed officials, in a set of projections also released on Wednesday, signalled that they expect to reduce their key rate twice more this year, but just once in 2026.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Will mortgage rates drop further after the Fed's rate cut? Not necessarily The Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark rate for the first time since last year, but that doesn't guarantee mortgage rates will keep dropping
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025 Economists Warn 'Stagflation Is In The Room' Amid Interest Rate Cut News: 'The Fed Has No Idea Where Inflation Will Be,' Says Peter Schiff Leading economists are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with some lauding the central bank’s independence, and others warning of difficult times ahead.