The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ as energy prices ease

A slowdown in gas and electricity inflation is expected to drive a drop in Consumer Prices Index inflation in October.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Flood protection plans for English homes cut by 40%

Quarter of new flood defence projects will also not go ahead, NAO finds, as Environment Agency blames cuts on inflation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Here’s a Construction Biz to Buy Up 7% and Hitting a 52-Week High

The market’s been on fire Tuesday after inflation news sent the S&P 500 to a two-month high. Hiding amongst all the green today is an Alabama construction company that’s up 7% and hitting a 52-week high for the 23rd time in 2023.

Barchart · Nov 14, 2023

UK inflation expected to slow sharply, easing interest rate pressure

Economists expect October’s reading to fall almost two points to 4.8%, helped by drop in energy prices

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

October CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

A softer-than-expected CPI report could mean the Fed is done raising interest rates this cycle.

Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2023

German union calls on train drivers to strike this week in a rancorous pay dispute

A union representing German train drivers says it is calling its members out on a 20-hour strike later this week as a rancorous round of pay negotiations with the country’s main rail operator gets under way

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Up Ahead Of Key Inflation Data; Analyst Says Week’s Main Street Events Could Awaken Market

The mood on Wall Street relays cautious optimism as stock futures traded modestly higher ahead of the open on Tuesday

Zenger · Nov 14, 2023

Cost-Conscious Consumers are Boosting the Earnings of Discount Retailers

With higher interest rates and sticky inflation undercutting the purchasing power of most consumers, value retailers are holding up against a broader spending pullback as anxiety over the economy prompts shoppers to seek discounts and deals. Many of the off-price retailers, such as TJX Cos (TJX ), Ross Stores (ROST...

Barchart · Nov 14, 2023

Interest, cost blowouts threaten SA budget surplus

High inflation, rising interest rates and cost overruns may wipe out the South Australian government's projected budget surplus, the auditor-general has found.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ to two year low as energy prices ease

Price rises in the UK are set to have fallen sharply last month in an encouraging sign for the Prime Minister and his pledge to halve inflation by…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023