The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Some homebuyers have gained more than $20,000 in purchasing power in just a few months because of lower mortgage rates

On the back of last week’s inflation reading, mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since early spring.

Fortune · Jul 15, 2024

Social services funds being whittled away by inflation

Domestic violence victims are being turned away from support as funding shrinks for help and charity programs, according to a report on NT social services.

AAP · Jul 15, 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China reports its economy grew 4.7% in last quarter

Asian shares began the week trading mixed as China reported that its economy expanded at a 4.7% annual pace in the last quarter

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Keir Starmer commits to keeping BBC licence fee after years of Tory hostility

Broadcaster suffered severe cuts under Conservatives, which reneged on inflation-linked deal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking monthslong streak in blow to President Milei

A closely watched measure of inflation in Argentina remained stronger than the libertarian government of President Javier Milei would have hoped

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials Post Record Highs on Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.59%. Stock indexes Friday settled higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials posting...

Barchart · Jul 12, 2024

S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials Post Record High on Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.59%. Stock indexes Friday settled higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials posting...

Barchart · Jul 12, 2024

Stock Market Today: Markets Bounce Back on Rate-Cut Optimism

The latest readings on consumer sentiment and inflation helped lift the odds of the Fed easing in September.

Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2024

Trump would make inflation worse: survey

The former president's call for mass deportations and massive new tariffs would likely raise prices for consumers

Salon · Jul 12, 2024

Say goodbye to $6 Cheetos—snack companies finally lower prices

$6 for a bag of chips has consumers looking elsewhere, executives said.

Fortune · Jul 12, 2024