Inflation

The latest inflation data support the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The president nominated the White House economic adviser to temporarily replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.

The consumer inflation reading may influence size of this month’s expected Federal Reserve rate cut.

The treasury secretary called for ‘an honest, independent, nonpartisan review’ of the Federal Reserve.

Emerging-market central banks have been active buyers since the freezing of Russian reserves in 2022 underscored the vulnerability of foreign-exchange holdings.

The cost of housing, food, and non-alcoholic drinks all increased by more than the average rise in the CPI.

The restaurant chain’s profits have fallen nearly 70 percent since 2022, raising doubts about its rebranding strategy.

Electricity prices were the major driving factor for the increase.

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.

The latest inflation data support the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

The president nominated the White House economic adviser to temporarily replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.

The consumer inflation reading may influence size of this month’s expected Federal Reserve rate cut.

The treasury secretary called for ‘an honest, independent, nonpartisan review’ of the Federal Reserve.

Emerging-market central banks have been active buyers since the freezing of Russian reserves in 2022 underscored the vulnerability of foreign-exchange holdings.

The cost of housing, food, and non-alcoholic drinks all increased by more than the average rise in the CPI.

The restaurant chain’s profits have fallen nearly 70 percent since 2022, raising doubts about its rebranding strategy.

Electricity prices were the major driving factor for the increase.

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.