Germany's inflation rate falls to 2.3% in January

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

The New York Times - 1d

Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?

With the Fed pausing interest rates, prospective borrowers may be contemplating the short-term future of interest rates.

CBS News - 6h

Germany's inflation rate falls to 2.3% in January

Yahoo News - 7h

Inflation finishes 2024 well above Fed’s 2% target, PCE shows. Rate cuts on hold.

The price gauge used by the Federal Reserve to help set U.S. interest rates accelerated in December, pushing the bank further from its inflation goal and reducing the chance of another reduction in ...

MarketWatch - 8h

Germany's inflation steady at 2.8% in January ahead of February election

The reading was also in line with a forecast from economists polled by Reuters.

CNBC - 8h

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

The New York Times - 1d

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter

Figure comes after Fed chair Jay Powell said there was no hurry to cut interest rates

Financial Times - 1d

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 1d

Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision

Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say on the Fed's rate decisions.

CNBC - 2d

Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.

CBS News - 2d

Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.

CNBC - 2d

No interest rate cut by Federal Reserve as inflation remains above target

The Federal Reserve did not apply a cut to its benchmark rate as inflation remains stubborn. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

CBS News - 2d

Japan hikes rates to highest since 2008 as sustained inflation, rising wages signal 'virtuous cycle' in play

The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC's survey, where an overwhelming majority of economists predicted a hike.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

CNBC - Jan. 24

UK consumer confidence falls sharply in January

Rise in government borrowing costs and warnings of job cuts take toll on economic sentiment

Financial Times - Jan. 24

How will CD interest rates be impacted by the January Fed meeting?

Could CD interest rates decline again this month? Here's what savers should consider before the January Fed meeting.

CBS News - Jan. 23

UK interest rates have a long way yet to fall, says Goldman Sachs

Broken Britain

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why

Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Interest rates won't fall as fast as expected if tariffs stoke inflation, UBS CEO says

"Inflation is much more sticky than we have been saying," UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021

Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.

BBC News - Jan. 21

SLB Stock Gains on Topped Forecast, $2.3 Billion Buyback

Shares of SLB advanced after the oilfield services giant announced a $2.3 billion stock buyback, bumped dividend payouts higher and reported quarterly earnings that topped Wall Street views.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Trump’s policies risk stoking inflation and preventing rate cuts, IMF warns

Taking drive for deregulation too far could push the US on to a ‘dangerous boom-bust path’, fund cautions

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in December and show an annual inflation rate of 2.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say

Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.

NBC News - Jan. 13

India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.

CNBC - Jan. 13

L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall

Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show

“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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