The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Bank of England chief economist urges caution over interest rate cuts

Huw Pill’s comments come a day after governor Andrew Bailey raised prospect of ‘more aggressive’ cuts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Stocks Close Lower on Geopolitical Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down by -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.05%. Stocks fell moderately on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrials dropping...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2024

3 Real Estate ETFs to Buy for Inflation Protection

Real Estate ETFs offer impressive opportunities to invest in real estate and yield high returns while providing inflation protection and enhancing income potential for investors. Thus, it could be wise to invest in top real estate ETFs, iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR), Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH), and Vanguard…

StockNews.com · Oct 3, 2024

Stocks Muted Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.09%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.21% this morning as investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and remarks from a Federal Reserve official.

Barchart · Oct 3, 2024

Sterling drops after Bank of England boss hints at ‘aggressive’ rate cuts

Pound reacts as Andrew Bailey tells Guardian borrowing costs could fall if inflationary pressures continue to ease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Tensions Rise, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.32%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.45% this morning as risk-off sentiment prevailed due to the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and remarks from a…

Barchart · Oct 3, 2024

Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

‘Very serious’: Bank of England governor warns of Middle East oil shock risk

Exclusive: Andrew Bailey also hints at ‘more aggressive’ path for cutting interest rates if inflation news stays positive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

IMF endorses RBA high interest rates and warns a further hike might be needed if the inflation fight stalls

The International Monetary Fund has endorsed the Reserve Bank’s tough monetary policy – while warning rates might need to rise again if the fight against inflation stalls.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

IMF backs RBA not cutting interest rates and says phasing out tax breaks for property investors would be ‘equitable’

‘The RBA’s decision to maintain its restrictive policy stance in the near-term is appropriate,’ fund says in latest assessment report

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024