Inflation

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, dismissed concerns over the U.S. government debt and the inflationary impact of tariffs on companies such as Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). What Happened: Following Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the U.S. credit rating on Friday,...

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban doesn't often hold back when sharing his opinion with investors or other entrepreneurs on social media or while he's on "Shark Tank." A recent social media post saw Cuban share his latest take on tariffs. What Happened: Tariffs have become a major point of...

The University of Michigan’s May consumer survey delivered a jarring message to Wall Street and policymakers: sentiment among American consumers has plunged to the lowest levels since June 2020, while expectations for inflation surged to heights last seen during the early 1980s. The...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%. U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth day of...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the central bank is rethinking its approach to inflation and employment, signaling possible changes to the Fed's policy strategy as part of a major review underway in 2025. “Participants have indicated that they thought it would be...

U.S. stock futures were lower on Thursday after mostly closing higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket. Wednesday saw a positive momentum in tech stocks led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) following the deals with Saudi Arabia, strong earnings from...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include the latest data. U.S. stock futures reversed early losses to trade in the green during Wednesday's premarket session, following a mixed finish on Tuesday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices turned positive for the year after Tuesday...

Prominent financial analyst Gordon Johnson has ignited discussion on social media, suggesting that a potential “Liberation Day 2.0” – an event triggering a significant equity market downturn – could be imminent. What Happened: The CEO and Founder at GLJ Research, LLC, Johnson’s...

Wharton Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel says the U.S.-China trade deal was a lot better than anyone was anticipating, and he expects it to stay that way. What To Know: The U.S. and China agreed to a temporary trade deal over the weekend in which U.S. tariffs on...

Wall Street opened Tuesday with cautious gains after inflation data for April came in cooler than expected, calming investor concerns over tariff-driven price spikes. April's inflation report showed consumer prices rising 2.3% year over year, slightly below the 2.4% forecast and down from the...

Consumer prices in the U.S. eased faster than expected in April, with fresh tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump appearing not to have a swift and tangible impact on the cost of living. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.3% higher compared to a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Jim Cramer believes that a consistent flow of trade agreements is crucial to bolstering market confidence and allaying fears of both recession and a surge in inflation. What Happened: In a recent post on X, Cramer asserted that a “steady drip of trade deals” might be the key ingredient...

Google searches for the phrase "Are we in a recession" have soared to their second-highest level in recorded history, reflecting deepening public anxiety about the U.S. economy. The trend, highlighted in a recent post on X by Barchart, signals growing concern among Americans, even as official...

A growing chorus of economists is sounding the alarm that stagflation — a toxic mix of sluggish growth, rising unemployment, and persistent inflation — is no longer a distant threat but the most probable path for the U.S. economy. Reacting to the May Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Chair...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes inflation has largely been “wrung out of the economy” and predicts global economic conflicts could resolve within six to nine months, while advocating for a temporary pause on China tariffs to protect U.S. businesses. What Happened: The Pershing...