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Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect youFinancial Times - 2d -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholdsFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February
Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected
Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Home builders are expected to slow down. That’s bad news for America’s massive housing shortage.
Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations
Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appearFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Rose win Unrivaled's first women's 3-on-3 title
Rose beat Vinyl in the Unrivaled championship game, capping the inaugural season of the women's 3-on-3 basketball league.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care
Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs
Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement
New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Japan and Brazil vow to bolster strategic ties as security and trade worries rise
The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense equipment and technology.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Wholesale price measure was flat in February, compared with expected increase
The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates
Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress
Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Odds of May interest rate cut rise after UK inflation falls to 2.8% – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news.. Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%
Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on ThursdayFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
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What contributed to February's cooling inflation; Reporter's Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadershipCBS News - Mar. 12 -
Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision
Watch live coverage as Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks on the next interest rate decision. It is the first decision of the Trump administration.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
What are today's CD interest rates?
When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.CBS News - 21h -
Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed
On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Tariffs are 'simply inflationary,' economist says: Here's how they fuel higher prices
Tariffs are expected to increase the inflation rate this year, according to U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Inflation takes it easy
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation cools in Trump’s first month After a week of rising economic fears, the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
The cost of U.S. imports jump in February. Is it the Trump tariff effect?
The cost of imports rose faster than usual in February, perhaps a result of U.S. companies rushing to bring in foreign goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Home sales see a bump in February thanks to higher-income buyers
Sales of existing homes rose in February, as some buyers — particularly those with higher incomes — are keeping the upper end of the market alive and well.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts
Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.CBS News - 21h -
Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live
Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...The Guardian - Mar. 20
