The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Michael Hiltzik: The Fed's errors have brought the economy to the brink of recession. Raising rates again might send it over

The Federal Reserve system was stung in late 2021 when it declared signs of emerging inflation to be "transitory" and delayed taking strong action to tamp down price increases.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023

3 Dividend Paying Stocks to Buy in March

With the stock market anticipated to stay volatile due to persistent concerns about high inflation, interest rate hikes, and a recession, fundamentally solid dividend stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD), CVS Health (CVS), and Altria (MO) might be great buys for a steady income stream. Keep reading.

StockNews.com · Mar 21, 2023

3 Stocks That Have Plenty of Room to Run in 2023

The recent bank failures causing broader financial turmoil and uncertainty about the Fed’s next move, as it weighs strong economic data against jittery capital markets, have induced immense volatility in the stock market lately. However, it could be wise to buy fundamentally sound stocks Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Extreme Networks (EXTR),…

StockNews.com · Mar 21, 2023

Low-income households urged to switch to broadband social tariff to beat price hikes starting next month

Millions of broadband and mobile phone bills are set to rise higher than the rate of inflation in less than two weeks.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

Worry about immigration has risen by 75% but almost twice as many people said inflation is a major concern, the Ipsos survey revealed.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

DHL forecasts growth in international trade to stall

International trade growth is forecast to stagnate this year as countries have raised interest rates to combat surging inflation, leading to a worldwide economic slowdown, says global logistics company DHL.

Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2023

US aid worker and French journalist held hostage in Sahel region released

In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamist extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted almost two years ago, have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital.…

France 24 · Mar 20, 2023

Coca-Cola Stock: Time to Buy More or Tap Out?

Amid high inflation and rising interest rates, beverage giant Coca-Cola's (KO) 60-year-old dividend-paying record makes it a safe haven for investors. However, the stock has declined 5.6% year-to-date. So, should you buy the stock now? Read more to find out.

StockNews.com · Mar 20, 2023

The Fed’s ‘stress tests’ were supposed to save banks from the exact crisis now engulfing markets. Here’s how they were so spectacularly wrong

“What the Fed saw as the big potential threats didn’t materialize, and the threat that did materialize they didn’t see coming,” says Thomas Hogan, a senior fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

Fortune · Mar 20, 2023

Northumbria Police to cut more than 100 PCSO jobs as force faces £12m inflation crisis

The force said it will try to redeploy staff who are at risk to fill other vacant roles

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023