Inflation

Household spending growth fell sharply in the first half of the year, with Fitch flagging a stagflationary risk.

Official data showed that the biggest contributor to July’s rise in inflation came from transportation costs.

The company’s earnings held steady as Q2 sales rose, with executives predicting only targeted, not sweeping, price increases for consumers.

The central bank has three scheduled policy meetings before the end of the year to decide on rate cuts.

Four industries have seen wages surpass inflation in recent years.

The Treasury chief says recent inflation data and signs of labor market cooling justify a jumbo rate cut in September—followed by series of more reductions.

‘Tariffs have had limited effects on inflation so far,’ says a chief economist at Comerica Bank.

The investment bank projects pass-through to households will rise from 22 percent to 67 percent as the cost burden shifts from businesses to households.

A monthly increase in inflation was driven by higher shelter costs.

The official is one of two Federal Reserve governors who dissented last month from the central bank’s decision to not lower interest rates.

U.S. job creation was overestimated by 1.5 million in 2023 and 2024, Stephen Moore said.

The personal consumption expenditure price index closes the door on June inflation data.

For the first time in three decades, two central bank officials dissented, preferring to cut interest rates.

The bottom line is that the August 1st deadline is being adhered to and providing the financial markets with more certainty.

Global growth forecast nudged higher alongside the U.S. upgrade, but downside risks remain.

The ruling denies Azoria Capital’s emergency request but leaves the broader lawsuit alive, with the plaintiff vowing to keep ‘fighting for transparency.’

The Treasury secretary said that a comprehensive institutional review of the Federal Reserve would strengthen the central bank’s credibility.

Surging tariff revenue is expected to help the Treasury Department better manage the federal government budget deficit.

Energy and shelter were the biggest drivers of last month’s inflation.

The report offers a counterpoint to the narrative that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are inflationary.

Household spending growth fell sharply in the first half of the year, with Fitch flagging a stagflationary risk.

Official data showed that the biggest contributor to July’s rise in inflation came from transportation costs.

The company’s earnings held steady as Q2 sales rose, with executives predicting only targeted, not sweeping, price increases for consumers.

The central bank has three scheduled policy meetings before the end of the year to decide on rate cuts.

Four industries have seen wages surpass inflation in recent years.

The Treasury chief says recent inflation data and signs of labor market cooling justify a jumbo rate cut in September—followed by series of more reductions.

‘Tariffs have had limited effects on inflation so far,’ says a chief economist at Comerica Bank.

The investment bank projects pass-through to households will rise from 22 percent to 67 percent as the cost burden shifts from businesses to households.

A monthly increase in inflation was driven by higher shelter costs.

The official is one of two Federal Reserve governors who dissented last month from the central bank’s decision to not lower interest rates.

U.S. job creation was overestimated by 1.5 million in 2023 and 2024, Stephen Moore said.

The personal consumption expenditure price index closes the door on June inflation data.

For the first time in three decades, two central bank officials dissented, preferring to cut interest rates.

The bottom line is that the August 1st deadline is being adhered to and providing the financial markets with more certainty.

Global growth forecast nudged higher alongside the U.S. upgrade, but downside risks remain.

The ruling denies Azoria Capital’s emergency request but leaves the broader lawsuit alive, with the plaintiff vowing to keep ‘fighting for transparency.’

The Treasury secretary said that a comprehensive institutional review of the Federal Reserve would strengthen the central bank’s credibility.

Surging tariff revenue is expected to help the Treasury Department better manage the federal government budget deficit.

Energy and shelter were the biggest drivers of last month’s inflation.

The report offers a counterpoint to the narrative that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are inflationary.