The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

Stocks surged higher on a cooler-than-expected inflation reading and a pending interest rate cut; next week big tech earnings may power stocks even higher

The upbeat economic report, combined with strong corporate earnings, lifted all three major indexes and capped a positive week for U.S. equities.

The October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.

Bitcoin stays above $110,000 as inflation hits a 9-month high but remains below market expectations.

While most of the markets cheered Friday's better-than-expected inflation report, Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) is singing a different tune. Unlike so many other tech peers, TXN stock found itself down roughly 2% during Friday's afternoon session. In the trailing month, it's down more than 8%. Blame softened expectations for the…

A cooler-than-expected inflation report is likely to give the Federal Reserve the confidence it needs to proceed with a rate cut next week, as markets now fully price in a quarter-point reduction in the federal funds rate.

The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits.

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices