The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The three years since the onset of the pandemic have witnessed a dramatic redistribution of national income, away from labour compensation and towards business profits.

With inflation remaining high and the job market remaining tight, the central bank is expected to keep raising interest rates this year. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong small-cap stocks Masonite International (DOOR) and Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO), given their solid growth prospects. Read…

“We will do whatever is needed to return inflation to 2%,” ECB President Christine Lagarde told the Spanish newspaper El Correo in a Sunday interview, referencing the central bank’s inflation target.

Bank of America data shows faster spending growth this year among households more likely to receive social security payments.

Australia has reported another trade surplus ahead of the RBA's March cash rate decision, which is broadly expected to result in another hike.

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing

The Fed has affirmed its commitment to keep interest rates elevated. With an end to interest rate hikes not in sight, the major market indexes are expected to face further volatility in the upcoming months. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong stocks, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Centene…

The cannabis industry faced several challenges last year, including overproduction amid high inflation weighing on overall demand. With growing concerns over rising inflation and a looming recession, the industry is expected to remain under immense pressure this year. So, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak cannabis stocks Tilray…

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy has been criticised as unfair and ‘too blunt’. But what are the alternatives?

On Monday, the Finance and Economy Minister, Bruno Le Maire, launched a three-month anti-inflation drive, in cooperation with most major French supermarket chains. Under the plan, which will cost the companies "several hundred million euros", a selection of products will be made available at the lowest price possible.

Dashed Investor optimism by the decreasing likelihood of a Fed pivot has created significant market volatility. However, amid anticipations of easing inflation, the possibility of the market bouncing back still stands. Against this backdrop, growth stocks Box, Inc. (BOX) and Extreme Networks (EXTR) might be wise portfolio additions to double…