The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Stock market today: Asian shares advance on back of Wall St's rally and upbeat Chinese factory data

Asian shares have started the week with solid gains after Wall Street closed its dreary February on a brighter note

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Jobs, Powell, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Last week brought increased volatility with growth stocks taking significant hits, particularly in AI and tech names. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the market.

Barchart · Mar 2, 2025

Public EV Charging Was Already Getting Worse. Then Trump Killed Federal Funding

The last time I spoke with J.D. Power, things looked grim. The auto market is in a weird state of flux, as President Trump’s policies and helter-skelter tariff threats make things very hard to predict. Plus, the likely dismantling of the Inflation Reduction Act will have a chilling effect on…

InsideEVs · Feb 28, 2025

Dollar Finishes Higher on Tariff Woes and Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.35% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar climbed Friday on positive carryover from Thursday when President Trump said that the proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect on March 4, and China will likewise be charged an...

Barchart · Feb 28, 2025

US inflation has increased since Trump took office – why prices are unlikely to come down soon

The cost of living crisis, which saw inflation in the US peak at a four-decade high of 9.1% in 2022, played a significant role in determining the outcome of last November’s presidential election.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025

Stocks Climb as Inflation Concerns Recede and Chip Stocks Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.67%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.59%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 28, 2025

Dollar Supported by Tariff Risk

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.03% at a 2-week high. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Thursday when President Trump said that the proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect on March 4, and China will likewise be charged...

Barchart · Feb 28, 2025

Stocks Supported as the Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Meets Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 28, 2025

Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead

Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025