The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The £100K Salary Trap: Why More High Earners Say They Still Feel Broke Despite Six-Figure Pay

The HENRY phenomenon describes high earners who feel financially stretched despite strong incomes. Lifestyle inflation and financial obligations often prevent them from feeling wealthy, highlighting the difference between income and wealth.

International Business Times · Aug 15

Cheap Breakfast Meal Prep for Busy School Mornings

The back-to-school season introduces a frantic pace that makes preparing a nutritious, hot breakfast from scratch nearly impossible. Many parents default to expensive cereal boxes or high-margin frozen breakfast sandwiches to survive the morning rush. However, dedicating one hour during the weekend to strategic breakfast prep can save significant money…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 15

Gold rises on weaker dollar as inflation data cements rate-hold bets

On Friday, gold prices moved upward, signaling a positive outlook for the week. The precious metal received a boost from a weaker dollar and stable inflation figures, reducing the likelihood of an upcoming interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, oil prices also showed weekly gains, influenced by escalating…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Don’t Rule Out a September Rate Hike. Despite Cooler Inflation Data, This Fed Dissenter Says ‘We Need To Act Now’ on Interest Rates.

One of the Fed’s policy hawks explains why traders shouldn’t get too excited about this week’s favorable economic data.

Barchart · Aug 14

Global energy, weather risks threaten further easing in wholesale inflation: Economists

Wholesale inflation is expected to stay high despite a slight decrease in July. Global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty pose ongoing risks to price moderation. Manufacturing costs remain elevated, contributing to sustained wholesale price pressures. Economists predict inflation will remain high for much of the year. A gradual decline in…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe

The index closed down 22.56 points, 0.2%, at 10,750.11.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Stocks Pressured by Worries About US Economy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.06%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...

Barchart · Aug 14

Stocks See Support as Weak US Economic Reports Curb Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.01%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...

Barchart · Aug 14

Cooling Inflation Creates a Buying Opportunity in the Canada Dollar

December Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Barchart · Aug 14

The ‘Right Tail’ for Stocks Just Got Better: Here’s the Number Behind It

The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,798.99 on Thursday, clearing 7,800 intraday for the first time, after two straight inflation reports came in cool enough to push a September rate hike out of the picture.

Benzinga · Aug 14