Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political The UK is likely to make a cut this week; Trump has made it very clear he wants his central bank to follow suit The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
For Investors, 2024 Was a Year to Remember A perfect storm of favorable conditions created a rewarding landscape for investors. A buzz of cautious optimism continues for 2025. Kiplinger · Feb 2, 2025
UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts The Bank of England’s top economists will meet on February 6 when forecasters predict they will cut the base interest rate to 4.5%. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Order includes mechanism to raise rates if the impacted countries retaliate against U.S The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 01/27 - 01/31 Stocks posted slight gains for the week as investors shrugged off concerns over China's DeepSeek open-source API and the latest reading on inflation MarketBeat · Feb 1, 2025
Trump To Hit Canada, Mexico, China With Tariffs, Raising Price Fears US President Donald Trump is set to unveil fresh tariffs Saturday on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, threatening upheaval across supply chains from energy to autos and raising inflation concerns. International Business Times · Feb 1, 2025
Stocks Retreat on Tariff Anxiety The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.14%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down by -0.53%, and March E-mini Nasdaq... Barchart · Jan 31, 2025
Dollar Rises on US Plans to Impose Tariffs The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.58% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar rose Friday on increased safe-haven demand from President Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods on Saturday. The dollar also found support... Barchart · Jan 31, 2025
Tariffs Can Lead To Inflation And Trade Wars Learn about the impact of tariffs on inflation and potential trade conflicts due to retaliatory measures. Trump's tariffs may increase costs for consumers. Top News · Jan 31, 2025
How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks? Tax is to be cut on draught pints but will escalate on stronger wines, alongside an inflationary rise. Will we feel the difference? The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025
Stocks Climb on Solid Corporate Earnings Results The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.71%, and March E-mini Nasdaq... Barchart · Jan 31, 2025
Stocks Retreat in Afternoon Trading This afternoon, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up -0.36%. Stocks are moving lower this afternoon, after the Dow Jones Industrials posted an... Barchart · Jan 31, 2025
Inflation Rises In Key Report Tracked By Federal Reserve The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.6 percent in the 12 months to December, up from 2.4 percent in November International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025
Dollar Climbs on US Tariff Threats The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand from President Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Saturday. The dollar also found support from today’s US economic news,... Barchart · Jan 31, 2025
Barchart · Jan 31, 2025 Stocks Climb on Apple Earnings Results and Benign US Inflation News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.85%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025 Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Accelerates Further In December The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure accelerated for a third month in a row in December, according to government data published Friday, while underlying inflation was unchanged.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices remain stubbornly elevated, even as inflation is cooling in fits and starts
The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025 Why Trump tariffs will be ‘very bad for America and for the world’ If enacted tariffs will increase inflation, slow economic growth, and result in US consumers footing the bill
Kiplinger · Jan 31, 2025 How to Shelter Your Tax Refund From Rising Inflation Are you expecting a tax refund? Here are some ways to grow it so it outpaces inflation.
Barchart · Jan 31, 2025 Stock Index Futures Climb as Apple and Intel Provide a Boost, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.46%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.73% this morning as solid earnings from Apple and Intel buoyed sentiment, while investors geared up for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.
Fortune · Jan 31, 2025 Donald Trump is waging a very public war on Jerome Powell—so why hasn’t he picked up the phone? President Trump has a lot to say about FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell—and yet it seems he won’t take his fight directly to the Fed.
Fortune · Jan 31, 2025 How the Federal Reserve impacts your bank accounts Most people pay little attention to the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. But they have an outsized impact on your bank accounts.
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 U.S. economy grew 2.8 percent in 2024 - but inflation pressure remains Some economists believe that Trump’s threat of tariffs changed consumer spending at the end of 2024
Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025 European Stock Markets Rise Before ECB Rate Call The ECB announcement will follow the Federal Reserve's decision to keep US borrowing costs on hold Wednesday as inflation, despite coming down, remains elevated in the United States.
Top News · Jan 30, 2025 Europe's Economy Stagnates Amid Political Turmoil And Trade Uncertainty Europe's economy faces stagnation in late 2024 due to trade concerns, inflation, and political uncertainties, impacting growth and consumer sentiment.