The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Is the Family-Size Package Actually Cheaper? Stop Trusting the Words on the Box

Walk down any supermarket aisle, and you will find brightly colored boxes and bold labels shouting terms like “Family Size,” “Mega Pack,” or “Value Size.” Consumers are conditioned to believe that buying larger quantities automatically translates to a lower cost per serving. We toss the oversized cereal box or the…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 28

Kevin Warsh says inflation is ‘concerning’ — is the Fed preparing to raise interest rates?

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned of potential interest rate increases. Stubbornly high inflation remains a significant concern for the central bank. Underlying price pressures must move convincingly toward the two percent target. The U.S. economy shows resilience, allowing focus on inflation concerns. Markets are now considering the possibility of…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Warsh Says Inflation Trends Remain High Despite Recent Readings, But Stops Short Of Anticipating Moves From The Fed

"While this summer's PCE and CPI readings were better than expected, they do not tell me that underlying trends have meaningfully improved," Warsh said in Jackson Hole.

International Business Times · Aug 28

S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech; Marvell Sinks After Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.05% this morning as investors hold their breath ahead of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech.

Barchart · Aug 28

Global Market: German bond yields rise as investors weigh inflation risks and ECB rate path

German bond yields moved higher as investors weighed persistent inflation risks and expectations for the European Central Bank’s interest-rate path. Short-dated yields remained under pressure, while longer-dated yields also edged up. Investors also watched French and Italian bond spreads and awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

US Stock Market: Warsh Jackson Hole speech puts Fed policy communication under scrutiny

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is in focus as investors seek clues on U.S. interest rates, inflation and bond-market risks. With inflation above target and policymakers divided, markets await guidance on future policy. Warsh’s cautious approach to forward guidance will be tested amid economic and fiscal uncertainties.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as weak auction, inflation concerns weigh

Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the five-year yield hitting a record high after weak demand at a two-year auction added to selling pressure. Persistent inflation and rising energy prices also strengthened expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy signals.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh warns there will be ‘work to do’ unless high inflation eases – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei rises as tech stocks gain, Fed signals cap rally

Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.8% and Topix gained 0.9%, led by technology and chip stocks. Gains were supported by Wall Street’s semiconductor rally, while inflation concerns, higher oil prices and rising bond yields limited broader advances. Investors also awaited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues on US interest…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Global Market: Tokyo core inflation accelerates, strengthening case for September BOJ rate hike

Tokyo’s core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates in September. Core CPI rose 1.8% year-on-year, slightly above forecasts, while a measure excluding fresh food and fuel climbed to 2%, adding to rate-hike pressure.

The Economic Times · Aug 28