The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Jamie Dimon Says Markets Are Pricing In a 'Good Outcome' He Isn't Willing to Buy

Jamie Dimon says markets are too optimistic and explains why he isn't buying stock indexes or long-term Treasury bonds.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

A Hidden Fed Disconnect Could Become the Market's Biggest Risk

The biggest macro disagreement on Wall Street today isn’t about inflation or economic growth. It’s about the direction of interest rates.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen announced they would impose a “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, in what could mark a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Dollar Supported by Higher Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.06% today. The dollar is slightly higher today as the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar....

Barchart · Jul 21

Why Persistent Inflation Isn’t Enough to Prevent a Plunge in Gold Prices

As persistent inflation continues to drag on the global economy this summer, gold isn’t soaring to new heights. Instead, it is fading away.

Barchart · Jul 21

Shorter-dated US Treasury yields ease in line with lower oil price

Treasury yields decreased as optimism about diplomacy led to a decline in oil prices, reducing inflation expectations that dropped below the Federal Reserve's target. Market indicators show that inflation expectations are steady and well anchored. Investors sense diminished pressure on the Federal Reserve to increase rates, with money markets anticipating…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

India bonds fall as Middle East escalation drives oil above $90

On Tuesday, Indian government bonds experienced a downturn, attributed to escalating crude oil prices. The pressure was further compounded by higher cut-off yields observed during a state debt auction. Although robust inflows from the Reserve Bank of India's deposit scheme offered some stability, the potential for rising inflation and an…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Jamie Dimon wouldn't be putting more of his own money in the long end of the bond market right now, thanks to $39 trillion national debt fears

"These are very high debt numbers ... Usually you have to have like a great recession or a depression to have or war to have numbers like that," Dimon said.

Fortune · Jul 21

Maruti Suzuki announces price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across models, carmaker cites input cost pressure

Maruti Suzuki will increase vehicle prices by up to thirty thousand rupees starting August 2026. This decision follows sustained increases in essential input costs for the automaker. The company has made efforts to reduce expenses but rising inflation persists. A portion of these increased costs will now be passed on…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Global Market: Euro zone banks tighten credit standards amid geopolitical risks, ECB survey shows

Euro zone banks tightened lending standards in the second quarter as geopolitical uncertainty and economic risks prompted greater caution, according to the ECB's latest Bank Lending Survey. While demand for business loans improved, lenders became more selective and expect credit conditions to tighten further in the coming months, reflecting persistent…

The Economic Times · Jul 21