The gold price has surged to record highs. What’s behind the move? The gold price has surged to a new all-time high above US$2,900 (A$4,544) an ounce this month. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Social Security 2026 Cola Increase Estimated at 2.3%, the Lowest in Years The Senior Citizens League increased its COLA 2026 estimates to 2.3%, citing a modest reacceleration in the inflation rates after the January inflation report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 3% on a trailing 12-month basis. International Business Times UK · Feb 24, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Higher With All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings and Key U.S. Inflation Data March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.53%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.42% this morning, pointing to a partial rebound from Friday’s selloff on Wall Street. Barchart · Feb 24, 2025
NASA’s new telescope will create the ‘most colourful’ map of the cosmos ever made NASA will soon launch a new telescope which it says will create the “most colourful” map of the cosmos ever made. The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025
These 5 Energy Stocks Hedge Inflation With Growth Potential This article explore five energy stocks with higher anticipated potential upsides, which can provide growth potential in high-inflation environments. MarketBeat · Feb 23, 2025
Watch The Week in Business: Inflation jumps and jobs slump – blame Reeves? Rachel Reeves might be able to exaggerate her CV but there’s no massaging the state of the economy. The Fashion Central · Feb 23, 2025
Consumer prices to gauge inflation fight raging in 2025 Price changes in January will be among the first set of data scoured by the Reserve Bank as it studies whether a further interest rate cut is on the cards. AAP · Feb 23, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/17 - 02/21 Stocks were volatile this week as bad news gave investors a reason to sell; that volatility will continue next week with key retail earnings and inflation news MarketBeat · Feb 22, 2025
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower on Economic Concerns The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.06%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.70%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Feb 21, 2025
US Stock Markets Fall Sharply Amid Inflation Fears US stock markets plummeted as consumer worries over inflation and tariffs grew, impacting investor sentiment and economic outlook. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
Egg price inflation is so bad that some NYC stores are selling them 'loosie' cigarette style Some New York bodegas began selling eggs in groups of three for $3. Fortune · Feb 21, 2025
Stocks Extend Declines on Weak US Economic News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.72%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Feb 21, 2025
South Africa’s fight over VAT raises a key question: who should bear the burden of taxes? The unprecedented postponement of the tabling of South Africa’s 2025 budget because of disagreement within the coalition government over a two percentage point increase in value added tax (VAT), highlights the country’s dilemma. The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025
Everything you need to know about Air Passenger Duty – and how to get a refund APD is set to increase in April, with a family of four flying premium economy to Orlando paying more than £1,000 The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025 Why wine is going to start costing you more – plus four inflation-friendly bottles A change in the way alcohol is taxed means wine prices are going to creep up
Barchart · Feb 21, 2025 Stock Index Futures Steady With U.S. PMI Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.12% this morning, stabilizing after yesterday’s slump on Wall Street, while investors brace for U.S. business activity data.
Barchart · Feb 21, 2025 Stock Index Futures Gain With U.S. PMI Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.28% this morning, partially rebounding from yesterday’s slump on Wall Street, while investors brace for U.S. business activity data.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025 Prices are not going down, and four other things we learned from Michele Bullock’s Friday appearance Days after cutting interest rates, the RBA governor tells parliamentary committee that while price levels aren’t ‘going back to where people remember’, some relief will be felt soon
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip Asian shares are trading mixed after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs
International Business Times UK · Feb 21, 2025 DOGE Dividend Cheques May Give Americans $5000 Each: What Is It And How Do You Qualify For It Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.
International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025 Japan's Core Inflation Rate Hits 3.2% In January Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 percent on-year, government data showed Friday.
Fortune · Feb 20, 2025 Walmart has kept prices low during inflation and raised pay for managers. Investors aren't happy Walmart also reported lower quarterly revenue than Amazon for the first time ever.
Barchart · Feb 20, 2025 Stocks Settle Lower as Walmart’s Weak Forecast Spurs Consumer Demand Concerns The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.48%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Feb 20, 2025 Dollar Slides on Lower T-Note Yields and Yen Strength The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday tumbled to a 2-1/4 month low and finished down by -0.72%. Thursday’s comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent sent T-note yields lower and weighed on the dollar when he said any move by the Treasury to boost the share of longer-term Treasuries in government debt...
Top News · Feb 20, 2025 Government Efficiency Checks Not Expected To Cause Inflation Concerns National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett addresses concerns about inflationary impact of DOGE checks and emphasizes government spending as primary ...