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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s main monetary policy tool is the control of short-term interest rates through the Fed Funds Rate. The market expects the Fed to reduce rates at the September FOMC meeting, but lowering short-term rates does not guarantee that longer-term interest rates will decline.

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Rising Costs From Tariffed Goods Push Retail Prices Higher In August

Retailers are navigating a fresh wave of pricing shifts as August inflation and new tariffs push up costs in categories like autoparts, furniture, and home improvement, signaling tighter conditions ahead for companies from Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) to Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY).

Benzinga

Congressional Budget Office says Trump's immigration crackdown will shrink U.S. population faster than expected, a threat to inflation and GDP growth

Economists have warned the president’s immigration policies could drive a labor shortage threatening to shrink U.S. GDP growth and amplify inflation.

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10 Inflation-Hedge Moves That Don’t Require Complex Investments

Inflation continues to eat away at retiree budgets, especially fixed incomes. Many assume the only hedge is complicated investments like commodities or options. But everyday...

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Are Your Grocery Costs Rising Faster Than Your COLA?

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is supposed to protect retirees from inflation. But for many, rising grocery bills outpace those annual increases. Food costs have...

Saving Advice

Stocks up and dollar down as data seals US rate cut

The FTSE 100 posted strong gains on Thursday.

Evening Standard

8 Budget Lines Families Cut Without Losing Quality of Life

When inflation bites, families look for ways to trim expenses. But cutting too deeply in the wrong places hurts quality of life. The key is...

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Bitcoin Holds At $114,000 As CPI Data Prints 'Nothingburger'—What Now?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding around $114,000 after the latest inflation data release, sparking debate over whether more upside is ahead.

Benzinga

Prices Are Rising, Jobs Are Gone — Can The Fed Stop A Stagflation Spiral?

An unsettling mix of rising consumer prices and surging layoffs is amplifying fears of stagflation right at the end of the third quarter, putting the Federal Reserve in an increasingly untenable position as it weighs a rate cut next week.

Benzinga

Why is Lagarde holding rates? The economy is in a 'good place'

Lagarde says the eurozone economy is 'in a good place' as the ECB keeps its benchmark rate steady at 2.00%. With inflation near target and growth revised up, rate cuts are off the table, for now.

Euronews

Why Rate Cuts May Not Put the Fizz Back in Pepsi’s Stock

PepsiCo (PEP) stock is down nearly 20% in 12 months as GLP-1 fears, inflation, and margin pressure weigh. Elliott urges brand sales; its dividend stays intact.

MarketBeat

Americans Want Lower Costs, but Inflation Just Hit Its Highest Mark Since January

Inflation hit its highest level since January, with prices rising 0.4 percent in August.

Reason

Dow Surges 1%; US Inflation Rate Accelerates

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 450 points on Thursday.

Benzinga

Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts Say

The August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.

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The Independent UK

Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Increases in the costs of food, shelter and energy caused inflation to spike and increase the likelihood of an interest rate cut

Benzinga

Inflation And Unemployment Are Soaring–And The Fed Is Now Trapped

Thursday's economic releases revealed an unusual mix of rising prices and a spike in jobless claims — a toxic cocktail that thrusts the U.S. economy into a stagflationary environment and places the Federal Reserve in one of the toughest positions a central bank can face.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Heats Up But Unlikely To Deter Rate Cut

US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this is unlikely to deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week.

The Guardian - US

US inflation rises in August as firms pass Trump tariffs cost on to consumers

New CPI update shows prices increased 2.9% over the last year, but Wall Street optimistic Fed will cut interest rates

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Euronews

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

As analysts widely expected, the European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate untouched on Thursday. This comes as the eurozone economy shows signs of resilience and inflation remains close to the ECB’s 2% target.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Maintain Uptrend Ahead Of Consumer Price Inflation Data

Cryptocurrency markets continued their upward momentum on Thursday morning.

Benzinga

Bitcoin At $114,000 Ahead Of Inflation Data: Here's How High It Could Go

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering around $114,000 on Thursday morning, with analysts eyeing further upside subject to a benign inflation data report to be released later in the day.

Fortune

A ‘perfect alignment’ across markets has Wall Street 100% convinced of a rate cut

Job weakness and softer inflation data push markets to fully price in a September Fed cut, but Powell’s decision could spark volatility if he resists.

Barchart

Stocks Rise Before the Open With Key U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.16%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.15% this morning as investors refrain from making any big bets ahead of key U.S. inflation data that is expected to shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path this year.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank expected to keep rates on hold as economy weathers Trump's tariffs

Inflation is back under control, and the European economy is weathering Trump’s tariff onslaught better than expected

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Advance As August CPI Rises In Line With Consensus View— Kroger, RH, Adobe Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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