Fed’s Kashkari says July CPI is ‘first hint’ of possible good news on inflation
admin The July consumer price data released Wednesday is the “first hint” that U.S. inflation might…
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Stock-market investors cheer July inflation data. Big-name firms like Pimco and BlackRock aren’t so sure.
Wednesday’s release of the consumer-price index report for July contained enough downside surprises to give…
Read MoreU.S. consumers likely got some relief from sizzling price increases in July but Fed won’t feel any better
U.S. consumer price data for July is expected to show some moderation in the torrid…
Read MoreOpinion: Are you confused about why there are so many different inflation measures? We can explain.
Measuring inflation—the rate of change in the level of prices—requires comparing the prices of a…
Read MoreAustralia’s consumer confidence tumbles as rates soar
SYDNEY — Australian consumer confidence sank 4.5% last week to the lowest level since April…
Read MoreOpinion: The stakes couldn’t be higher for investors as hotter inflation would place the Federal Reserve in uncharted territory
The week ahead is going to be more interesting for monetary policy than it has…
Read MoreOpinion: The bond market has a strong opinion on inflation — but what is it saying about a recession?
Whenever the Federal Reserve starts to tighten financial conditions, markets try to guess how far…
Read MoreOpinion: Inflation is spiking around the globe, not just in the United States
The 9.1% increase in U.S. consumer prices in the 12 months ending in June 2022,…
Read MoreOpinion: Four fairy tales that stock market investors and economic policy makers are telling themselves
LONDON (Project Syndicate)— Do you believe in fairy tales? If so, you could probably earn…
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Opinion: Inflation hasn’t peaked yet because rents are still rising fast
There was no inflation in July, the government said Wednesday. That’s great news. But let’s…
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