Better Hope Inflation

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - Jan. 11

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

Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?

The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?

Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees

The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation

“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

China's consumer inflation slows further in December, stoking deflation worries

China's consumer prices in December edged up 0.1% in line with expectations from a year earlier, National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday, fanning deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

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The Hill - Jan. 8

Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller doubled down on more rate cuts and cooling inflation following higher price projections from the central bank and growing expectations among investors ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."

CNBC - Jan. 8

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits

Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin talks about how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions

Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place

Financial Times - Jan. 8

‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.

The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Euro zone inflation rose to 2.4% in December, meeting expectations

Economists polled by Reuters forecast a reading of 2.4%, up from 2.2% in November.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - Jan. 7

Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.

ESPN - Jan. 6

German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December

German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.

CNBC - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says

The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

The Case for Hope for Palestinians

Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.