The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.48%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday tumbled to a 2-1/4 month low and finished down by -0.72%. Thursday’s comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent sent T-note yields lower and weighed on the dollar when he said any move by the Treasury to boost the share of longer-term Treasuries in government debt...

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett addresses concerns about inflationary impact of DOGE checks and emphasizes government spending as primary ...

Elon Musk suggests $5,000 checks to US households if targets met, sparking concern over potential rise in inflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

Federal Reserve officials express concerns about inflation risks and maintain benchmark interest rate at 4.3% in a cautious approach to monetary policy.

One mortgage broker said market movements ‘look to be enough to put some of the very lowest rates in peril’.

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The losses come despite a second-straight record close on Wall Street and follow a recent rally as traders have rolled with the president's latest tariff salvos, betting that they are being used as negotiating tactics.

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of profits and sales increases, as its low prices have increasingly become a magnet for inflation-weary shoppers looking for a deal, especially through the critical holiday shopping season

President Trump is plowing ahead with his tariff plans and threats, while still pushing for a cut to interest rates.