The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Dollar Gains on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is climbing with T-note yields today after the hawkish US Jan payroll report reduced the chances to 8% from 16% for a Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Despite Jan nonfarm payrolls climbing less than expected,...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Bank of England’s top economist dismisses hopes of big interest rates cuts in further blow to Rachel Reeves

Huw Pill warns that ‘we’re not in a situation where we can declare job done’ on inflation

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Consumer Inflation Expectations Surge Due To Tariff Fears: 'Unusually Large'

The expectations for inflation increase this year jumped from 3.3% to 4.3%.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

Bank of England interest rate cuts are a much-needed boost for the economy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The quarter percentage point cut surprised no one but it is still more significant than it sounds – and we can expect Rachel Reeves to make the very most of it in the weeks ahead

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

‘Stagflation’ fears as Bank of England cuts growth forecast and warns of price rises

UK economy expected to grow by just 0.75% this year, in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves’s attempts to raise confidence

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Tariff Fears and Weather Woes: How Uncertainty is Fueling Grain Market Volatility

Market analyst Darin Newsom believes current market fluctuations are driven by news headlines and manipulation, similar to 2017-2020, and that while some technical indicators may still be relevant, the market's reaction to news, including potential tariff increases and weather concerns, creates uncertainty and volatility across various sectors, impacting investor behavior…

Barchart · Feb 6, 2025

Treasury Secretary Says Trump Is Not 'Calling For The Fed To Lower Rates'

Scott Bessent said the president is instead focused on 10-year Treasury Bond yields.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour

The base rate fell to 4.5% on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

Recession alarm bells ring as Bank slashes 2025 growth forecast to just 0.75%

Inflation also expected to be higher than previously forecast, rising to 3.7% this year

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025