The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

No RBA rate cut yet, but Governor Bullock is about to find the pressure overwhelming

Who’d want to be Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock? On Tuesday she had to do the almost impossible: defend a decision not to cut interest rates at a time when they were being cut in just about every other major industrial nation.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

No cuts in ‘near term’ as RBA leaves Australia’s official interest rate unchanged at 4.35%

RBA decision was in line with economists’ forecasts as economy endures persistent inflationary pressures

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024

Stocks Settle Higher on the Scope for Further Fed Easing

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up by +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.31%. Stocks on Monday edged higher, with the Dow Jones Industrials climbing...

Barchart · Sep 23, 2024

Big Rate Cut Was 'Appropriate' First Step: Fed Official

The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage-point was "an appropriate and necessary first step," given progress on reducing inflation, a senior bank official said Monday.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

Federal Reserve's Efforts Lead To Decrease In Inflation Rates

Federal Reserve's interest rate cut aims to control inflation, with signs of improvement in consumer sentiment and economic stability.

Top News · Sep 23, 2024

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.25% this morning as market participants looked ahead to speeches from Federal Reserve officials, earnings reports from several notable companies, and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the…

Barchart · Sep 23, 2024

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.08%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.16% this morning as market participants looked ahead to speeches from Federal Reserve officials, earnings reports from several notable companies, and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the…

Barchart · Sep 23, 2024

Asian Markets Extend Gains As Focus Turns To US Inflation

Most Asian markets rose Monday, building on last week's rally following the Federal Reserve's bumper interest rate cut, with focus now on the release of the bank's favoured inflation gauge later in the week.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2024

GDP, PCE and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Last week was a big one, showing a large shift in the Fed's actions as they cut rates by 50 basis points. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the market.

Barchart · Sep 22, 2024