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Angry neighbours dub inflatable dome 'enormous zit'
The blow-up dome, which houses tennis courts, has caused uproar among residents of Edinburgh's plush Stockbridge.BBC News - 2d -
Is the US suffering from seasonal inflation disorder?
January’s bad data needs further scrutiny; plus, Bessent’s bet bombsFinancial Times - 11h -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
Washington's envoys will push partners to take on more responsibility for Kyiv, when U.S. and European officials meet for Ukraine talks this week.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
‘Buckle up and enjoy the ride’: Van Dijk backs Liverpool to handle title pressure
Captain admits team must ‘up it’ across next three games Liverpool freeze ticket prices for next season Virgil van Dijk has told Liverpool to “buckle up and enjoy the ride” of a Premier League ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
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China’s inflation accelerates after rise in lunar new year demand
Producer prices contract for 28th month as threat of US trade war clouds economic outlookFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Treasury yields finish mixed as investors await Powell testimony, inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt held to a tight range despite President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, with investors looking ahead to a busy week of ...MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Markets may be underestimating how much inflation will fall this year
It is not just tariffs that might affect growth but also trade uncertainty and the effects of the Trump policy agendaFinancial Times - 6d -
Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn't going away
Another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Fed's goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.CNBC - 6d -
Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fed’s Powell Doesn’t Have Much to Say Because Inflation Isn’t Budging
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he isn’t rushing on rate cuts and the economy remains in solid shape.Inc. - 6d -
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.CBS News - 6d -
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says ‘Biden inflation’ is up. What’s right, and not, about that remark.
President Trump had a quick response to numbers showing hotter-than-forecast 0.5% rise in consumer prices in January.MarketWatch - 6d -
Inflation hotter than expected in January, consumer price index shows
The consumer price index shows that inflation accelerated in January at a pace economists weren't forecasting, rising 3% on an annual basis and 0.5% monthly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
January consumer price index report shows a rise in inflation and prices
New numbers from the January consumer price index report show a rise in gas, eggs and coffee prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver break down the inflation ...NBC News - 6d -
Falling inflation-adjusted yields have cheered investors. Why it may not last.
The yield on 10-year Treasury inflation-protected securities probably won’t keep falling this year despite its recent retreat, according to Capital Economics.MarketWatch - 6d -
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans
Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, data showed.ABC News - 6d -
Larry Summers sounds alarm over inflation under Trump
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on Wednesday offered a warning about inflationary threats under the Trump administration, after a new report found inflation rose unexpectedly to 3 percent ...The Hill - 6d -
Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is “holding” while awaiting more data.MarketWatch - 6d -
How CD interest rates could be impacted by the inflation rise
High CD interest rates may remain high now that inflation's ticking up again. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - 6d -
New inflation numbers are at odds with Donald Trump’s promise to lower prices
The president repeatedly claimed he would lower prices during the election campaign, but that’s not an easy task. Inflation gains speed despite Trump vow to ‘rapidly’ cut prices As tens of ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 6h -
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
