Fall Inflation Boosts

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 - 54m

December’s CPI inflation data produces biggest plunge in yields since November

U.S. government debt aggressively rallied after the monthly core inflation reading from Wednesday’s consumer-price index for December came in softer than expected, pushing yields across the ...

MarketWatch - 2h

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

The New York Times - 2h

Why the small drop in inflation matters to you

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

BBC News - 3h

Inflation report shows upsurge days before Trump takes office

Prices rose 2.9% in December compared to a year ago.

ABC News - 4h

UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

CNBC - 9h

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 - 2d

Falling Child Vaccinations

U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Is US inflation set to rise further?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 3d

Why this fund manager is fighting higher inflation with dividend stocks

These high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in 3 sectors stand to benefit from rising prices.

MarketWatch - 4d

Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security

Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.

MarketWatch - 4d

Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy

The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.

ABC News - 4d

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 - 5d

Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost

Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.

ESPN - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 6d

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

BBC News - 6d

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 - 6d

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. - 6d

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall

The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

‘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

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

Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short

Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

UK mortgage approvals fall in November

Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.

Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...

CBS News - Jan. 2