The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2

FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, forcing firms to consider price hikes after the festive season. Companies are currently absorbing some costs to maintain consumer demand in urban and rural markets. The expectations for the second half of…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

School grievances, inflation, political discontent: What is fuelling violent unrest in France

France’s student-led protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school facilities have widened into a nationwide movement fuelled by economic anxiety, anger over police conduct and growing political discontent ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The demonstrations, which began in the Paris suburb of Créteil in mid-September, have drawn…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Cost-of-living protests: Italian police clash with protesters in Milan, Bologna

Protests against inflation, low wages, and public service issues turned violent in multiple Italian cities. In Milan, protests erupted in Piazza Duomo where demonstrators clashed with police and vandalized property. Bologna saw similar unrest, with hooded youths attacking the central railway station and throwing projectiles at security forces. Prime Minister…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Big earnings reports, homebuilding and the mood of consumers up front next week

The latest profit updates and forecasts from technology companies, airlines, and a wide range of other businesses will dominate the calendar this week, along with more data on the jobs market and consumer sentiment

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Trump Plays Old CNN Praise at Rally Hours After Same Analyst Calls His Poll Numbers 'Absolutely Garbage'

Donald Trump replayed a CNN clip showing strong support among MAGA Republicans shortly after analyst Harry Enten described the president's broader inflation and election numbers as historically poor.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

Gold set for a weekly drop as traders assess Fed signals

Gold prices have held steady this week, though they are set to close lower overall as market participants assess the potential for a Federal Reserve rate hike. Spot gold recorded a modest drop of 0.1%, while futures displayed slight gains amid market hesitance. Discussions among Federal Reserve officials vary regarding…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

European shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech selloff

European shares rose significantly due to robust earnings across multiple sectors, providing a buffer against a global tech stock decline. The STOXX 600 index climbed by 0.7%, achieving its best performance since June. Companies like Aixtron and Nordex marked impressive gains, while the tech sector displayed noteworthy stability. With the…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Dollar Weakens on Reduced Fed Rate Hike Chances This Month

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low on Friday and finished down by -0.19%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy during a speech at the annual IMF meeting in Bangkok. Mr. Powell’s lack...

Barchart · Oct 16

Big US bank stocks head for longest weekly losing streak since 2008

Major US banks are experiencing their longest weekly losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by mixed quarterly earnings and rising inflation. The KBW Bank Index has fallen about 13% since its August peak, continuing a trend of losses. Concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting financial services contribute to the…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Your New Car Has No Spare Tire — What Are You Supposed to Do When You Get a Flat?

Your new car may have a giant touchscreen, heated seats, and enough safety sensors to make parking feel like a supervised activity. But open the trunk expecting to find a spare tire, and you might discover an empty storage compartment instead. Automakers increasingly skip traditional spare tires in some models…

Clever Dude · Oct 16