The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

US inflation cools again, giving Fed room to downshift on rates

A key gauge of US inflation posted a moderate increase in December, adding to evidence that some price pressures are easing and offering the Federal Reserve room to slow the pace of interest-rate hikes next month.

Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023

US rate of inflation falls to 6.5 per cent

Drop from 7.1% in November raises hopes that the worst of the inflation storm could be over

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Consumer prices fell in December as inflation continues to cool

The hot inflation that persisted through much of last year continues to show signs of receding.

Axios · Jan 12, 2023

Inflation is easing, even if it may not feel that way

Annual inflation continued to ease, cooling to 6.5% in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder to keep the same standard of living.

WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

Where to invest in 2023: 5 surprising strategies for beating the indexes this year

The sweeping global selloff has opened up interesting buying opportunities for investors who know where to look.

Fortune · Jan 12, 2023

What is ‘supercore’ inflation? Economists are obsessing over a narrow slice of price data

Economists think excluding sectors like housing gives a better idea of what’s really happening with inflation.

Fortune · Jan 12, 2023

Asian shares mixed ahead of key US inflation data

Asian shares are mixed ahead of a closely watched report on U.S. inflation that is viewed as a good indicator of whether Wall Street’s recent rising optimism is warranted or overdone

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Nottinghamshire leader 'won't struggle to defend' council tax rise of at least £50

Nottinghamshire County Council is planning a tax rise as its leader says inflation means the cost of delivering services has risen by £25 million this year.

Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023

Inflation report could show another month of cooling prices

The U.S. inflation report for December being released Thursday morning could provide another welcome sign that the worst bout of spiking prices in four decades is steadily weakening

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

The Global Economy of 2023 Is Going to Be a Wild Ride

The pillars of prosperity that supported 30 years of growth have crumbled. Now the world has to cope with inflation, labor shortages and geopolitical unrest.

Businessweek · Jan 12, 2023