The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way

Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10% on a vast range of goods imported to the US. For some countries and goods, the tariffs will be much higher.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Dollar Falls Sharply on US Tariffs Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell sharply by -1.64% and posted a 6-month low. The dollar plummeted Thursday because of concerns that President Trump’s sweeping new reciprocal tariffs will start a trade war that will derail the economy and force the Fed to cut interest rates. Also, Thursday’s plunge...

Barchart · Apr 3, 2025

US Tariffs Could Push Up Inflation, Slow Growth: Fed Official

The trade uncertainty fueled by recent tariffs will likely raise the risks of higher inflation and slower growth, and pose challenges for Federal Reserve policy, a senior banking official said Thursday.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025

Dollar Falls Ahead of President Trump’s Tariff Plans

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.42% and posted a 1-1/2 week low. The dollar is under pressure because of concerns that US tariffs will start a trade war that derails the economy. Also, a recovery in stock prices on Wednesday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses...

Barchart · Apr 2, 2025

The Switch 2 is Nintendo's priciest console since the SNES and people are not happy

Adjusted for inflation, only the NES and SNES are more expensive than the Switch 2

Laptop · Apr 2, 2025

Javier Milei's Free Market Reforms Are Starting To Pay Off

As poverty and inflation plunge, Milei's reforms begin to reshape Argentina's economy.

Reason · Apr 2, 2025

Dollar Weakens Ahead of US Tariff Announcement

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.26%. The dollar is under pressure today because of concerns that US tariffs will start a trade war that derails the economy. Also, a decline in T-note yields has weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials after the 10-year T-note yield fell...

Barchart · Apr 2, 2025

Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should Care

Stagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.

Kiplinger · Apr 2, 2025

You never know what you’re gonna get: Australians will have to wait until after the election to see if there’s an interest rate cut

The Reserve Bank says they are cautious about the outlook. Caution is fine, but indolence in the face of a challenging world is not

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025

‘The smell of stagflation’ is mounting as Trump’s Liberation Day arrives

Stagflation fears are mounting, warns Deutsche Bank, as Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements tick closer.

Fortune · Apr 2, 2025