Inflation

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, reinforcing its “not-in-a-hurry” stance on rate cuts while possibly raising inflation forecasts to account for the economic impact of new trade tariffs. The decision will mark the second consecutive meeting at which...

The latest forecast from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development announced a particularly stark warning for North American economies. The institution's latest report warns that escalating tariffs combined with persistent inflation and policy uncertainty could drag Mexico into a...

Wall Street wrapped up its fourth consecutive week in the red, a losing streak not seen since May 2022, and the S&P 500 index officially entered correction territory after sliding 10% from its February highs. Investor anxiety remains high, fueled by the looming impact of trade tariffs touted by...

Consumer confidence in the U.S. plunged to its lowest level in four months, raising concerns about a slowing economy and persistent inflation, according to data released Friday by the University of Michigan. With inflation expectations jumping to their highest level in decades, fears of a...

The rally that propelled the S&P 500 to record highs is fading, leading Goldman Sachs to lower its year-end target for the index and dub the once-dominant Magnificent Seven stocks the “Maleficent Seven.” Chief U.S. equity strategist David J. Kostin said the revision reflects a...

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly stagnated in February, while core inflation posted a rare contraction, reinforcing hopes that cost pressures may be easing despite lingering concerns over trade tariffs. The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat on a monthly basis in February, a sharp...

U.S. markets rallied on Wednesday after February’s inflation report came in softer than anticipated, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts while investors reassess the economic impact of President Donald Trump administration’s policies. What Happened: Allianz Chief...

Traders found relief in a cooler-than-expected inflation report, driving tech-heavy indices to a rebound on Wednesday despite ongoing trade tensions. In February, the Consumer Price Index declined from 3% year-over-year to 2.8%, beating analysts' expectations of a slowdown to 2.9%. Core inflation...

Stocks surged Wednesday morning, with major indices poised to snap a two-day losing streak, as cooler-than-expected inflation reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. Futures on major U.S. indices rebounded sharply, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.1% by 9:00 a.m. ET, the...

Inflation eased in February, coming in lower than expected and reinforcing the Federal Reserve's path toward interest rate cuts. The headline Consumer Price Index fell from 3.0% year-over-year in January to 2.8% in February, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Wednesday. The...

Goldman Sachs has downgraded its 2025 U.S. economic growth forecast, warning that trade policies are becoming "considerably more adverse" and that the administration is managing expectations for near-term weakness driven by tariffs. In a note shared Tuesday, Goldman's chief economist Jan Hatzius...

Wall Street is on edge ahead of a pivotal inflation report this Wednesday, as traders hope for signs that price pressures are finally cooling after weeks of market turmoil. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) – has tumbled 13% in just three weeks, with March...

With growing concern over macroeconomic items like tariffs, Roundhill Investments highlights the potential for a correction and a bear market. What Happened: After optimism for the stock market following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, investors are cautious with fears of...

A leading retailer executive is sending warning signs on consumer spending in the wake of higher egg prices, tariffs and higher inflation. What Happened: Weeks after Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) reported fourth-quarter financial results, the company's CEO is sending warnings about macroeconomic concerns...

Economist Mohamed El-Erian highlighted the risks of an economic slowdown as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the economy was growing at a “solid pace” during his Friday address at the University of Chicago. What Happened: During a podcast with Forward Guidance, the...