The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Perhaps uncertainty about tariffs, inflation, interest rates and economic growth can only be answered with earnings.

The Consumer Price Index showed a modest slowdown in price increases, signaling that inflationary pressures on groceries, energy and everyday goods might be easing.

In a response to Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president Alberto Musalem defended the Fed’s autonomy, citing global evidence that independent central banks deliver stronger inflation and employment outcomes.

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and the post-pandemic economic landscape of 2025 has been particularly challenging. While a major bankruptcy filing grabs headlines, a more subtle trend is reshaping American dining: the quiet, mass closure of locations by established chains. These companies are not officially going out of…

As cryptocurrency continues to mature as an asset class and Bitcoin reaching new highs, more retirees are considering whether digital currencies deserve a place in their retirement portfolios. The...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged to a new all-time high of $118,909 on Coinbase on Friday morning propelled by steady institutional buying, but analysts warn the rally could face pressure from geopolitical and inflation-driven uncertainties in the weeks ahead.

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

Convenience stores are masters of the impulse buy, offering quick access to snacks, drinks, and basic necessities. You pay a premium for that convenience, but with inflation making every dollar count, the price difference between a gas station and a grocery store is more significant than ever. Beyond just the…

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Fed officials are increasingly split on rate cuts, though UBS’s Paul Donovan says their indecision currently amounts to little more than “masterful inactivity.”

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.09% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, while investors await U.S. jobless data and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.