The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The Fed launched another 75-basis-point rate hike this week and signaled it would keep increasing rates until inflation is under control. The consecutive rate hikes are raising recession concerns. We think fundamentally solid stocks Bristol-Myers (BMY), AT&T (T), and Gilead Sciences (GILD), which have the potential to deliver steady returns…

As the Fed raised benchmark interest rates by another 75 basis points to fight inflation, growth projections have dimmed down. With market conditions remaining uncertain, fundamentally strong stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Oracle Corporation (ORCL), and Kroger Co. (KR) might be solid buys to cushion your portfolio. Read more.

The Dow dropped more than 450 points to close at the lowest level since November 2020.

The St. Paul City Council passed a series of amendments to a voter-passed rent stabilization ordinance that exempt new construction and make it easier for landlords to factor inflation into rent increases.

LONDON: The British pound plunged to a 37-year low and stocks sank after the government delivered the most sweeping tax cuts since 1972, as economists warned that the ambitious plan was unsustainable at a time when inflation is rampant.

Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled a mini-budget that delivers billions of pound worth of tax cuts - including a surprise move to scrap the 45% top rate of income tax paid by the UK’s wealthiest. The Chancellor announced sweeping moves intended to rev up the economy in the eagerly-awaited “fiscal event”…

UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has just launched the biggest package of tax cuts in half a century. This will involve around £45bn of reductions for people and businesses by 2027 – 50% more than anticipated before the mini-budget announcement.

Despite the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes, inflation continues to take a toll on the economy. With growing recession fears, it could be best to invest in Walmart (WMT) and Coca-Cola (KO), given their solid fundamentals. Also, these stocks have an impressive dividend-paying history and could help cushion your portfolio…

Given the recent downturn in global stock markets, investors may be looking to diversify their portfolio by including alternative assets such as commodities.