The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.59% at a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar today is falling on a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, dovish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic weighed on the...

Fed chairman hails progress in battle to bring down inflation, with cut rates starting from September

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.50%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.74%. US stocks today are moderately higher ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Fed Chair...

The yen also advanced after the head of Japan's central bank told lawmakers that officials could hike interest rates again if the economy and inflation perform as expected, weeks after a surprise increase caused turmoil on markets.

With the Federal Reserve considered certain to start cutting its benchmark interest rate next month, Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech Friday morning at an economic conference will be closely watched for any hints about how many additional rate cuts might be in the pipeline

The legislature of Mexico City has approved the most ambitious rent control law since the 1940s, which will limit increases to the inflation rate each year

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to use a keynote speech at a major central banking conference on Friday to signal support for cutting interest rates ahead of next month's rate decision.

Harris' signature housing policy calls for up to $25,000 in federal down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers who have paid their rent on time

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Shoppers are spending less time in one store and visiting a wider array of retailers looking for budget items, according to Placer.ai data.

The Fed’s reliance on data has made it too slow in deciding whether to cut rates, which could mess up the soft landing, says Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee.