Inflation News & Analysis

With consumer sentiment down 8% from March to April due to rising concerns about inflation, investors are now looking for safe and resilient stocks to own. Consumers are worried about the impact of tariffs, and inflation concerns are high. But there are a few companies that are standing strong and could tackle the situation better […]

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HSBC on Tuesday slashed its target to 5,600 from 6,700, based on a forecast for slower U.S. growth, sticky inflation and falling bond yields.

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have largely impacted how consumers feel about the economy.

Consumer sentiment has fallen more over the last three months than during the 2008 financial crisis.

GBP/USD slipped from recent highs as UK retail price data confirmed ongoing deflation in shop prices, despite a pickup in food inflation.

The latest monthly Consumer Expectations Survey by the European Central Bank showed on Tuesday that Eurozone inflation is seen notably higher for the year ahead in March.

The AUD/USD pair is trading steadily around 0.6400 as investors brace for key economic data from the United States (US) this week.

Markets Wait for Several Key Economic and Earnings Data.

Jobs Week, PCE and Q1 earnings reports should dominate market headlines all week.

Feeling the burn of inflation and not saving enough, some retirees are embracing side gigs and breaking the stigma that the end of their careers has to be the end of working altogether.

The new CEO pipeline trend is having COO in your title.

It is looking less and less likely that the dramatic rise in long-term inflation expectations among US consumers, as measured by the University of Michigan for the second month in a row, is actually a random outlier – a measurement error. Fed Chair Jay…

New research from Apollo Global Management outlines the tariff impact on U.S. businesses and consumers. Signs are pointing toward recession by summer.

By "okay", economic indicators that the central banks and governments act on are all relatively healthy. inflation is slightly down (could be showing softening demand) unemployment hasn't really moved despite DOGE layoffs. Many federal e…

In an inflationary environment it’s only going to get easier to fall foul of lifestyle creep. These six-figure earners share what it was like to give it all up in search of greater financial freedom.

Jerome Powell’s determination to ensure any jump in prices stemming from Trump’s tariffs don’t spread through the economy has earned him a moniker.

United States UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations registered at 6.5, below expectations (6.7) in April

United States UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation Expectation in line with forecasts (4.4%) in April

As income and wealth inequality continue to divide Americans into two distinct classes and levels of wealth, those who are struggling to find investments that can outpace inflation and the growing costs of everyday life are hard-pressed to find options that fit their needs. One of the best ways to do this is investing in […]

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Children may not understand the stock market or inflation, but they can pick up on their parents’ financial worries. Experts offer advice on dealing with the subject.

Brazil Mid-month Inflation meets expectations (0.43%) in April

For much of the last half decade, wage gains made by the typical American worker have been wiped out by historic inflation. The consumer price index hit a multi-decade high in mid-2022, and partially as a result, real, inflation-adjusted incomes fell by nearly 9% over the two years begining in the second quarter of 2020. […]

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The inflation rate for the Tokyo area rose to 3.5% in April, once again exceeding the expectations of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Rice prices rose sharply again in April, Commerzbank’s FX analyst Volkmar Baur notes.

If the dollar were to weaken further, the drag on growth and inflation would probably be larger

The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April climbed 3.5% YoY as compared to 2.9% in the previous month, the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed on Friday. Meanwhile, the Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy came in at 2.0% in April vs. 1.1% in Mar…

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the Japanese central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges toward its 2% inflation target as projected.

Indeed, the Fed’s “dual mandate” remains in play.

The Mexican Peso registered modest gains versus the US Dollar on Thursday due to the latter’s broad weakness, even though Mexico’s inflation came in slightly higher than expected. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.57 after hitting a dail…

Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolios as inflation expectations rise, driven by the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies.

It can be quite transformative to be rewarded a big, fat raise, especially in this environment, where inflation hasn’t been fully stomped out and could return in full force as tariffs threaten to fuel its sudden resurgence. In any case, anyone fortunate enough to get a hefty raise should focus on buying assets rather than […]

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Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey reminded struggling 20-somethings that economic conditions change, earnings grow, and wealth compounds over time.

P&G shares fell 2.4% in pre-market trading. "1Q results are likely to be rough (and tariff issues came after). Subdued demand, retail de-stocking, and higher inflation expectations will lead to 1Q misses and guidance cuts. Tariffs are a new ch…

Mexico 1st half-month Core Inflation above forecasts (0.2%) in April: Actual (0.34%)

Mexico 1st half-month Inflation above forecasts (-0.04%) in April: Actual (0.12%)

Commonly known as the Beige Book, this report is published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions, most of which focuses on the economy’s general overview, inflation, and employment.