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US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

It wasn’t that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadn’t seen prices rise that fast since the 1980s, and most everyone feared that a series of interest…

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Social Security COLA For 2025 Increases Payments For 72 Million Americans By 2.5%, Lowest In Years

The Social Security Administration's 2.5% COLA hike for 2025 will increase the monthly income of retired workers by an average of $50 and $100 for widowed mothers with two children.

International Business Times UK

US Inflation Drops To Lowest Level In Three Years

US inflation decreases to 2.4% in September, impacting core prices and economic growth. Job market shows improvement, influencing the presidential campaign.

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CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.

Kiplinger

Here's How Much Social Security Checks Are Going Up Next Year

The cost-of-living adjustments are tied to the rate of inflation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

International Business Times

Stocks Fall on Sticky US Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.37%. Stocks today are moderately lower after US Sep consumer prices rose...

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Social Security recipients will get smallest cost-of-living adjustment in years in 2025

After years of high inflation, the COLA is coming back down to earth.

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Why Donald Trump keeps talking about bacon – and what he got wrong

The former president got his maths wrong, but there is a price increase

The Independent UK

US Consumer Inflation Eases To 2.4% In September

US consumer inflation cooled slightly less than expected last month, according to government data published Thursday, providing further evidence that price pressures are easing ahead of November's presidential election.

International Business Times

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

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.15%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.23% this morning as investors refrained from making any big bets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report that could offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

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German MP Joana Cotar Talks 'Freedom Currency' Bitcoin, Its Ability To 'Transform A Nation'

German MP Joana Cotar is pro-Bitcoin, and on Wednesday, she talked about how she came to support the $BTC community as the digital currency's core is something dear to her heart: freedom.

International Business Times

Aussie shares hit 10-day high as traders mull Rio deal

The ASX200 has risen 0.4 per cent, with Arcadium Lithium soaring 39 per cent after the lithium company agreed to be bought by Rio Tinto for $10 billion.

AAP

Global petrol price spike due to Middle East conflict to hit Australian motorists, Jim Chalmers warns

‘Rule of thumb’ is Australia’s inflation rises 0.4% when a 10% increase to crude oil price lasts a year

The Guardian - AU

S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High on Expectations of Easing US Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up by +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.80%. Stocks rallied Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting a new record...

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Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Hit Record High Ahead of CPI Report

Equities caught a bid ahead of the all-important September reading on consumer price inflation.

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Dollar Climbs With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.33% and posted a 1-3/4 month high. Strength in T-note yields Wednesday was supportive of the dollar. Also, positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson boosted the dollar when he said the US economy is growing at a "solid pace." In addition,...

International Business Times

How Small Are 2025 Social Security Increases Expected To Be?

The cooling inflation rate in the United States means smaller increases for 70 million people who are collecting benefits.

Barchart

Stocks Little Changed after Positive Economic Comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.05%. Stocks today are mixed. Positive comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson...

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Stocks Little Change after Positive Economic Comments from Fed Vice Chair Jefferson

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Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check

A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.02% this morning as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes and remarks from Fed officials.

The Guardian - US

Trump is falsely blaming Harris for high prices. His plans will cause huge inflation

The pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war and corporate price-gouging have all contributed to inflation – not Kamala Harris

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.12% this morning as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes and remarks from Fed officials.

Dynamite News

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, changes stance to neutral to align inflation with growth

The central bank's focus remains on achieving a stable inflation rate, aligned with its long-term target, while fostering sustainable economic expansion. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

The US Economy Is Solid: Why Are Voters Gloomy?

Cooling inflation, low unemployment, robust economic growth and... downbeat voters.

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