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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.04%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Who Actually Retires With $2.5 Million? The Number Is Shockingly Small — Are You On Track Or Falling Behind?

A million used to be the magic number for retirement. Then inflation, longer lifespans, and rising healthcare costs moved the goalposts. These days, plenty of people are aiming for $2 million — or even $2.5 million — just to feel secure. But while that might seem like the new benchmark,…

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Stocks Stabilize on Trade Talk Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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BlackRock Shifts Gears, Declares AI The New 'Anchor For Returns' As Inflation Stays Sticky

BlackRock is recalibrating its investment strategy, moving away from traditional macro anchors towards “mega forces” like artificial intelligence, which they believe will be “durable drivers of returns” in both the near and long term.

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Trump Manages Inflation Like 'Boss Running A Protection Racket,' Says Craig Shapiro: 'You Can Jawbone Walmart, But Not The Rent'

Craig Shapiro, a macro strategist at The Bear Traps Report, says that President Donald Trump’s approach to inflation management is not that unlike “running a protection racket,” one that is built on coercion and intimidation, rather than the use of monetary tools.

Benzinga

Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85%, after cutting it in February and May.

The Conversation

2 ETFs Offering Juicy Dividend Yields of 20% or Higher

As inflation lingers and rates stay high, investors are flocking to high-yield ETFs.

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As US Dollar Sinks, Top Economist Warns 10% Slide Could Spark New Inflation Spike

The United States is bracing for a potential acceleration in inflation, with a significant depreciation of the dollar now identified as a key contributing factor, according to a new analysis by Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo.

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Trump takes on the Fed – but he has little power over central bank, economists say

President has savaged Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, but he can’t easily fire him

The Guardian - US

Craig Shapiro Slams Jerome Powell's Legacy Of 'Quiet Surrender' To Wall Street And The US Treasury: 'No Longer Serves The Public'

Macro strategist Craig Shapiro delivered a scathing critique of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance over the years, pushing back against the growing narrative that casts his tenure in a positive light.

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Flights cancelled as Indonesia volcano erupts again – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve

Grade inflation happens when teachers knowingly give a student a mark higher than deserved. It can also happen indirectly, when the level of difficulty of a course is deliberately lowered so students achieve higher grades.

The Conversation

I'm a Financial Adviser: For True Diversification, Think Beyond the Basic Stock-Bond Portfolio

Amid rising uncertainty and inflation, effective portfolio diversification needs to extend beyond just stocks and bonds to truly manage risk.

Kiplinger

Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concerns

US is on the brink of launching a trade assault on dozens of countries as 90-day pause on tariffs is set to end on 9 July

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Trump And Wall Street Want Rate Cuts—The Data Says: Keep Waiting

A stronger-than-expected labor report just crushed any hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower rates this month—despite speculation from Wall Street and direct demands from President Donald Trump.

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Stocks Rally as US Payroll Report Encourages Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.99%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.77%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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9 Things That Have Gotten Too Expensive And People Think Are No Longer Worth The Money

Current prices continue to stress out Americans, even as inflation eases from four-decade highs.

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7 Unexpected Expenses That Are Quietly Killing Your Retirement Fund

You’ve saved, planned, and dreamed of a stress-free retirement—but what if your nest egg is being drained without you even realizing it? Unexpected expenses can quietly chip away at your hard-earned savings, leaving you financially vulnerable in your golden years. From overlooked healthcare costs to inflation, these hidden budget busters…

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Trump may have dropped a clue on social media that the jobs number won't be good

Trump got an advance look at the jobs number last night and then raged against U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on social media.

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Trump's Vietnam Trade Deal With 40% Tax On Transshipments May Result In Chinese Backlash, Say Economists: '...They Want Inflation'

President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with Vietnam that imposes a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports to the U.S. and a 40% tariff on goods transshipped through Vietnam, particularly targeting Chinese products rerouted to avoid U.S. tariffs.

Evening Standard

Service sector grows at 10-month high as inflation slows

Experts said a ‘turnaround’ in spending by UK businesses and consumers helped to support the industry.

Evening Standard

Currys reveals stronger profits amid boost from ‘resilient’ UK shoppers

The technology retailer said slower inflation and falling interest rates helped support sales from shoppers in the UK.

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7 Grocery Store Aisles Where Prices Doubled in the Last 12 Months

If your grocery bill feels twice as high as it did last year, you’re not imagining things. Across the U.S., food prices have spiked dramatically, and some categories have doubled in cost in just 12 months. Whether it’s due to supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, labor shortages, or inflation, the…

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S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High as Chip and Energy Stocks Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.73%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.37%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gives Up Early Gains on Weak US Labor News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance Wednesday and turned lower on concern that the US labor market is weakening after the June ADP employment change declined for the first time in more than two years. Also, Wednesday’s rally in...

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