The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Prior to Wednesday’s figures, both headline and underlying inflation had retreated for five consecutive months

Steve Reitmeister compares his 2025 market outlook to the one just released by Goldman Sachs. There are points of agreement, but biggest disagreement is about where the S&P 500 (SPY) will be at the end of next year. Read on for more.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.18%. The dollar moved higher Tuesday after President-elect Trump said on his first day in office he would impose an extra 10% tariff on goods from China and a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico. The dollar also found...

If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation

With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves

Federal Reserve reduces interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%-4.75%, expresses confidence in inflation target. Upside risks to inflation discussed.

Warren Buffett has been reducing his exposure to stocks lately, focusing on the consumer discretionary end of the market for clear reasons.

Energy rebates have lowered Australia's headline inflation rate, but the Reserve Bank remains focused on underlying price pressures.

Plus: Are tariffs inflationary, RIP to a giant of the free market movement, and more...

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.23%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.29% this morning as investors assessed the implications of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, while also awaiting the Federal Reserve’s November meeting minutes,…

Federal Reserve's Kashkari cutting interest rates in December is "reasonable."