The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

In today’s newsletter: From a drop in inflation, to Cameron’s cancelled sojourn to Tirana. Now can Rishi Sunak persuade people that being ‘back to normal’ is enough?

Asian markets diverged Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates elevated for some time as they struggle to bring inflation down to target.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. US stock indexes on Wednesday closed moderately lower, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.28% and posted a 1-week high. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, the weakness in stocks on Wednesday boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar extended its gains Wednesday afternoon on the hawkish minutes of...

The polls show no sign of narrowing and insiders believe an IMF warning of a £30bn hole in the finances was weighing heavy

After several unexpectedly high inflation readings, Federal Reserve officials concluded at a meeting earlier this month that it would take longer than they previously thought for inflation to cool enough to justify reducing their key interest rate, now at a 23-year high

SNAP offers benefits to low-income families to supplements their grocery budget. But with economic turmoil in recent years, its assistance seems to be falling short

Economies decide elections but with growth tentative, inflation sticky, and tax cuts unlikely, why would the PM wait

Fall in inflation hasn’t eased mistrust over economy, while Starmer leads polling on who will make better PM