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Why you should open a CD now that inflation is rising again
With inflation on the rise again, savers may have a small window of opportunity to lock in a high CD rate again.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts
New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Inflation Rose Slightly in October, But Two-Year Downward Trend Remains
Higher prices on rent, used cars and air fares contributed to a statistical bump in the Labor Department’s measures of inflation, which most affect consumers.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
What to know about inflation as data shows slight rise
if a rise in inflation becomes a trend it could affect the Federal Reserve's quest to reach its target rates and keep the economy healthy. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on the new data.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
What does the inflation rate increase mean for American consumers?
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
‘It took on a life of its own’ – how a bet started the inflatable craze in the 80s
English football grounds in the late 1980s could be grey and downbeat but that changed thanks to Manchester City fan Frank Newton . Amidst the depressing backdrop of hooliganism and the imminent ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Wholesale prices rise again, PPI shows, due to stubborn pockets of inflation
U.S. wholesale prices rose a bit faster in October and suggested the battle by the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to low prepandemic levels may go on a while.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
U.S. inflation shows signs of improvement as prices stabilize since 2022
As inflation nears the government's two percent target, food prices continue to rise while energy costs decline. Jill Schlesinger explains what these changes mean for consumers.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?
Inflation grew again in October, leading some to wonder about the merits of borrowing from their home equity now.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Carefully Amid Inflation Pressures
Inflation is nearing the Fed’s 2 percent goal, but rate cuts will be cautious.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Import prices post biggest increase in six months and add to U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods snapped back in October and added a bit more upward pressure to U.S. inflation, largely because of higher fuel costs.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
What Trump's return to the White House could mean for global bond yields
It is thought that Trump's pledge to introduce tax cuts and steep tariffs could boost economic growth — but widen the fiscal deficit and refuel inflation.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
UK inflation surges above Bank of England's 2% target, curbing December rate cut expectations
The hike marks a sharp increase from the 1.7% rise recorded in September and exceeds the 2.2% forecast of economists polled by Reuters.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Inflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in OctoberWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from ChinaBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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 youWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Americans Want Trump to Focus on Inflation in First 100 Days
A new poll released Tuesday shows people want the president-elect to tackle inflation first, with immigration and jobs as other leading priorities.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Fed Governors Put out Opposing Views of Inflation Risk
Two speeches show concerns about inflation as the Fed decides on another quarter-percentage-point rate reduction.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, top Fed official warns
Tom Barkin’s comments come as business braces itself for the new policies of Donald Trump’s incoming administrationWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The S&P 500 is inflated by 25% because investors don’t care about fundamentals
A bull market rooted in earnings is far more solid than one riding on emotions.Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago -
The irony of inflation politics (or why Trump should be nice to Fed Chair Powell)
Only in the crazy, confused world of Washington politics could the Democrats be pointing their fingers of blame at anyone but the federal policymaker who bears much responsibility for their loss: ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Inflation undershoots to jumbo cuts: What 10 European Central Bank members said this week
A slew of Governing Council members spoke to CNBC at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this week.Business - CNBC - October 25