The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Stocks Stabilize as Oil Prices Fall Back, But Caution Prevails

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.06%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 24

Russia's central bank gingerly cuts rates, caught between business complaints and inflation

Russia’s central bank made a smaller than usual interest rate cut on Friday, a compromise move to support stagnating economic growth even as inflation fueled by war spending remains higher than the bank’s target

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Expectations For Fed Rate Hikes Dropped After The Latest Inflation Red. They Are Spiking Again Over The War

Fed funds futures price a more than 80% likelihood of an interest rate hike by September.

International Business Times · Jul 24

Stock Index Futures Gain as Oil Prices Retreat, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.14% this morning, finding some relief at the end of a wild week as oil prices and bond yields retreated.

Barchart · Jul 24

Is 2026 the Year Housing Becomes Affordable Again?

For several years, housing affordability has been one of the biggest economic concerns facing households around the world. Rising home prices, higher borrowing costs, and persistent inflation have made homeownership increasingly difficult for many first-time buyers.

inkl · Jul 24

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders and stronger manufacturing and services output, an S&P Global survey showed. While the recovery suggests the bloc may regain momentum after a weak first quarter, economists cautioned…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Global market: Euro zone bond yields ease after multi-year highs as oil retreats below $100

Euro zone government bond yields decreased slightly on Friday. This followed a pullback in oil prices and ongoing inflation concerns. Investors are assessing the outlook for interest rates after recent market movements. The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged but signaled potential future hikes. Bond markets experienced selling pressure due…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

UK mortgage deals rise again as average two-year deal hits 5.5%

Inflation expectations and renewed hostilities have seen mortgage prices rise once more

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Global Market: Stagflation fears return as Gulf conflict, higher energy prices cloud global outlook

Renewed conflict in the Gulf has revived stagflation fears as oil prices near $100 a barrel, inflation risks resurface and markets price in further interest rate hikes amid escalating geopolitical and trade tensions.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

A $100 question and all you need to know about markets for next week

Global markets face a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England meet against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100 and fresh US tariffs. Investors will also track Big Tech earnings, inflation data and central bank signals for clues on…

The Economic Times · Jul 24