The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Has The Fed Won The Battle Against Inflation?

The US Federal Reserve's decision to hold its key lending rate on Wednesday and pencil in three interest rate cuts next year has fueled optimism that its inflation battle is won.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023

Rationale behind RBA's December rates call on show

The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.

AAP · Dec 17, 2023

Inflation has cooled a lot. So why do things still feel so expensive?

Inflation has cooled significantly recently, but you may still find yourself paying more at the grocery store. What gives? Here's a primer on what easing inflation actually means.

WEKU · Dec 16, 2023

Homelessness in the U.S. hit a record high last year as pandemic aid ran out

The jump is 12% more than the year before and came as rents and inflation skyrocketed. The increase was driven by families and those who lost housing for the first time.

WEKU · Dec 15, 2023

Acceleration foretold: On volatile food prices

The onus is squarely on the government to help temper inflation, or risk suffering an erosion in broader consumption and economic growth

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

The Wall Street bull who called this year’s stock market rally says small cap stocks could surge 50% over the next year

The stock market rally this year leaves little room for growth—unless you’re looking at smaller companies, noted Fundstrat Global Advisors cofounder Tom Lee.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2023

Stock Trading Plan AFTER the Fed Meeting

If you were to ask Chairman Powell if there is a “dovish tilt” by the Fed who would say emphatically no. That is because they are open to raising rates again if needed. However there is ample reason for investors to call his bluff given numerous facts in hand that…

StockNews.com · Dec 15, 2023

Gas Prices Drop, But Majority Feel Income Not Keeping Up

Dive into a riveting dialogue about U.S. economy's strength, with a focus on gas prices, stock markets, and disposable income amidst inflation.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation and higher unemployment into 2025

The Congressional Budget Office says it expects inflation to nearly hit the Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate in 2024, as overall growth is expected to slow and unemployment is expected to rise into 2025, according to updated economic projections for the next two years

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Bank of Italy Trims 2024 GDP, Foresees Sub-2% Inflation

In a whirlwind of numbers, Italy's central bank does a financial ballet, trimming down its 2024 GDP outlook to a petite 0.6%, predicting an inflation spect...

Top News · Dec 15, 2023