The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Stock Index Futures Soar on Tariff Optimism, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.97%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.14% this morning, with investors hopeful that the next wave of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be less severe than previously signaled.

Barchart · Mar 24, 2025

Week ahead: Global business activity data to offer clues on economic trajectory

This week, financial markets will focus on upcoming flash manufacturing and services PMIs, as well as inflation data from major economies. These figures are crucial for investors assessing the global economic outlook amid escalating trade tensions.

Euronews · Mar 24, 2025

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower after tech-fueled gain on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower after gains in technology stocks snapped Wall Street’s four-week losing streak

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/17 - 03/21

Stocks gained after the Fed meeting but drifted lower after disappointing guidance from FedEx; next week's inflation data is unlikely to provide needed clarity

MarketBeat · Mar 22, 2025

Eurozone consumer confidence falls more than expected in March

Eurozone consumer confidence weakened as looming trade tariffs raised concerns over growth and inflation. Meanwhile, Germany approved a massive fiscal package, but economists urged caution over immediate excitement.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate At Two-decade High

Russia's central bank kept its key rate at a two-decade high of 21 percent on Friday and warned it could raise borrowing costs further as it battles rampant inflation.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025

European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions

The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension

The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s cautious outlook on the economy and inflation, triggering selloffs, particularly in the defence and automotive sectors.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Despite rising prices, Pakistan’s love for sugar remains unshaken

With overall inflation down and prices of other commodities stable, consumers are willing to pay more for sugar.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025

Japan's Core Inflation Rate Slows To 3% In Feburary

Japan's core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025