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Should you lock a home equity loan rate with inflation increasing again?
Inflation just rose for the fourth consecutive month. Here's why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate now.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
What does new inflation data mean for Americans' wallets?
New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.CBS News - 6d -
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Wholesale prices pop and point to persistent inflation pressures in guts of the U.S. economy
Wholesale prices rose sharply in January, in another sign of lingering inflationary pressures in the economy that will keep high U.S. interest rates from falling much anytime soon.MarketWatch - 6d -
Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 6d -
Why the bull market in stocks can live with higher inflation
Here’s why the U.S. stock market might not mind higher for longer interest rates.MarketWatch - 5d -
Whole Hog Politics: Inflation clouds hang over budget battle
ON THE MENU As the 2012 general election was blossoming into full flower, Gallup asked voters who was most to blame for the sorry state of the U.S. economy: Incumbent President Barack Obama or his ...The Hill - 5d -
Import prices see biggest rise in nine months, but they’re not spurring inflation
The cost of imports has been pretty tame for the past few years, but they could play a bigger role in U.S. inflation if President Trump follows through with his threat of stiff tariffs on a broad ...MarketWatch - 5d -
The market continues to broaden out as investors ignore tariff and inflation threats
It’s another day with more stocks up than down.NBC News - 5d -
Why you should open a short-term CD with inflation rising again
With inflation consistently rising, a short-term CD account once again makes sense for many savers. Here's why.CBS News - 4d -
Chill of inflation threatens Britain again after Europe’s long, hard winter
Demand for fuel has pushed gas prices up – but peace in Ukraine could flood the market and change everything. A scramble to heat homes during a cold winter across Europe has sent gas prices soaring ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hassett says Trump has "multifaceted plan" to end inflation
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council and President Trump's chief economic adviser, says the administration plans to address inflation through tax cuts, reductions in ...CBS News - 3d -
Top Fed official plays down inflation risks from Trump tariffs
Governor Christopher Waller says levies would only cause temporary increase in pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
Conagra’s stock falls as factory upgrade and inflation weigh on profit view
Food giant cites inventory problems with frozen meals containing chicken, as well as with frozen vegetables.MarketWatch - 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 youFinancial Times - 10h -
UK inflation leaps to higher-than-expected 3% in January
Economists polled by Reuters had expected a January reading of 2.8%.CNBC - 11h -
Trump says 'inflation is back': 'I had nothing to do with it'
President Trump is seeking to distance himself from a rise in inflation, arguing that the uptick had "nothing to do" with his return to the Oval Office. Trump instead placed the blame on former ...The Hill - 6h -
UK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in January
Figure surpasses expectations and highlights challenge for Bank of EnglandFinancial Times - 7h -
Fed officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates
Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costsFinancial Times - 35m -
Instead of taking aim at inflation, Trump has returned to his familiar culture war fights
Donald Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations and building a detention center for immigrants, are met with opposition from the majority of Americans, according to a Reuters survey.The Hill - Feb. 9 -
UK inflation threat receding, says BoE rate-setter who voted for big cut
MPC’s Catherine Mann says ‘demand conditions’ in economy are ‘quite a bit weaker’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
Forget CPI. This market indicator says inflation may stay above 2% for years.
Investors and traders were bracing for Wednesday’s consumer-price index report for January to mostly reflect either little change from or a slight improvement over the final month of 2024. Yet one ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Inflation picks up speed after Trump promised to ‘rapidly’ bring down prices
Consumer price index rose by 3% in January as president has yet to fulfill pledge of tackling high cost of living. New inflation rate at odds with Trump’s promise to lower prices Inflation ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Bank of America CEO on inflation impact on U.S. economy: 'Rates are going to stay where they are'
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Wednesday that strong consumer spending so far this year means the Federal Reserve will probably hold off on cutting its benchmark interest rate.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Hot inflation report, rising Treasury yields warn the market’s bull run could be in trouble. Here’s how to read it.
Investors worry the Federal Reserve might have gone too far in cutting interest ratesMarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Bank of America CEO on inflation impact on U.S. economy: ‘Rates are going to stay where they are’
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported hotter-than-expected growth in the U.S. consumer price index, forcing markets to recalibrate rate expectations.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
10-, 30-year yields have biggest one-day jumps of 2025 after hot inflation data
U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing 10-and 30-year yields up for a fifth straight session, after the consumer-price index for January came in higher than expected and ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Inflation just rose again: Why you should invest in gold right now
There are a few big reasons to add gold to your portfolio now that inflation is ticking back up again.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which is better with inflation rising again?
Increasing inflation could have an impact on the type of debt consolidation it makes sense to pursue right now.CBS News - 6d -
‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.MarketWatch - 6d -
4 portfolio tech stocks are making news — plus, why the market is looking past hot inflation
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 6d -
Five things we’ve learned this week about inflation — and why it’s so hard to kill the beast
Fed effort to restore price sanity suffers setbacks.MarketWatch - 5d -
10-year Treasury yield drops by most in a month on hope for Fed’s favored inflation gauge
U.S. government debt aggressively rallied on Thursday after details of January’s producer-price index offered some hope for easing price pressures in the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Why the U.S. stock market may continue to hold up even as inflation rises again
Also: Municipal bond ETFs, Social Security timing and the Moneyist’s agony column.MarketWatch - 5d -
$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: 3 things to consider with inflation rising
Both home equity products have benefits worth exploring now that inflation is rising again. Here's what to consider.CBS News - 4d -
Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.
The price increase in this consumer staple is complicating the central bank’s ability to achieve a soft landing.MarketWatch - 2d -
Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts
The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.CNBC - 2d
