The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Will the Fed Cut Rates in September? Here's What Experts Predict

The race is already on to predict the trajectory of future reductions to borrowing costs.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024

Central banks should be independent of government. But our research shows they are under political pressure

In 2023, central banks, which manage the monetary policy of a country, faced unprecedented financial losses – the US Federal Reserve alone reported a record US$114.3 billion (£86 billion) operating loss.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024

2025 Social Security COLA Estimate Drops Again

The final Social Security COLA estimate for 2025 has dropped slightly from the previous estimate.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. PPI Data, ECB Decision in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.27% this morning as investors braced for crucial U.S. producer inflation data while also awaiting the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision.

Barchart · Sep 12, 2024

Rate cuts are coming from the European Central Bank and the Fed. Experts say the pace will be mild

Inflation's down and growth is mediocre in Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Russia Faces Stagflation Threat As Growth Slows

Prices for bread have jumped so much over the last few years that Russian pensioner Oleg Ivanovich sometimes has to go without.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

With Inflation Slowing, ECB To Cut Rates Again

With inflation slowing and the economic outlook darkening, the European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday but is unlikely to give much away about its next moves.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

Uranium, lithium miners soar amid Aussie share rally

The S&P/ASX200 index finished 1.1 per cent higher, as uranium and nickel developers posted strong gains after Russia suggested it might limit exports.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024

Asian Markets Rally With Wall St After US Inflation Eases Further

A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

2025 Social Security Cost-of-living Increase Likely Lowest In Four Years

Social Security recipients will likely see the smallest cost-of-living increase in the last four years after the release of government data showing that inflationary pressures are cooling.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024