The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Rate of inflation falls to 2.8% amid high street fashion price war

Official figures in prices come just hours before the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 26 March: Inflation boost ahead of Chancellor statement, Ocado surges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce welfare cuts and a boost to defence spending when she delivers a statement to parliament today.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Banks bounce back to help Australian market cash in

The Australian share market has rallied, with a charge from the big four banks and miners helping the local bourse outperform rival indices.

AAP · Mar 26, 2025

Dollar Edges Lower on Waning US Consumer Confidence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.10%. The dollar Tuesday fell from a 2-1/2 week high and posted modest losses. The dollar is also under pressure on reports that US reciprocal tariffs scheduled to be imposed on April 2 would be more targeted than widespread tariffs originally...

Barchart · Mar 25, 2025

Sliding inflation builds hopes of interest rate cut

Another interest rate cut is firmly on the table with analysts expecting the Reserve Bank to seriously consider the move on the back of fresh inflation data.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Dollar Slips on Weakness in US Consumer Confidence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar today fell from a 2-1/2 week high and is moderately lower. Uncertainty over President Trump's tariff plans has sparked long liquidation in the dollar. The dollar is also under pressure on reports that US reciprocal tariffs scheduled to...

Barchart · Mar 25, 2025

US consumer confidence tumbles for the 4th consecutive month to a 12-year low

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month as Americans’ anxiety about future expectations declined to a 12-year low amid rising concern over tariffs and inflation

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Stocks Extend Monday's Gains as Trade Concerns Subside

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 25, 2025