The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Higher prices are hitting everyone, but if you're especially hurting, here are some ways that could help you to cope.

A weak employment report is just the latest sign that the Federal Reserve could offer some relief

For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…

Discount retailers are navigating a pivotal moment as inflation bites into their already thin margins, forcing price hikes that alienate their price-sensitive customer base

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-week low and finished down by -0.25%. Strength in the yen Thursday undercut the dollar after stronger-than-expected Japanese wage news pushed the yen to a 1-month high against the dollar. The dollar fell to its low Thursday after the US Aug...

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Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.

"The balance of risks has shifted and I am today giving basically equal attention to the maximum employment objective."

Selling would be bad news for struggling homeowners, but Michele Bullock likely thinks a long period of high inflation would be worse