Inflation

If President Donald Trump follows through on his proposed tariff hikes, consumer inflation expectations could rise sharply, complicating the Federal Reserve's plan to cut interest rates. The alarm came from Goldman Sachs, which unveiled that while the direct inflationary impact of tariffs may be...

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink is cautiously optimistic on the markets. He’s optimistic on growth prospects, but warned Thursday that new inflationary pressures could negatively impact stocks. What To Know: During a CNBC interview from the World Economic Forum on “Squawk...

Arabica coffee futures have soared past $3.35 per pound in January 2025, holding near multi-decade highs after peaking at $3.48 in December, the highest level since April 1977. In a note shared Wednesday, Bank of America analyst Sara Senatore said, “Coffee remains inflationary. For Q1 2025,...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced a 16% price increase for its standard streaming plan on Tuesday, prompting economist Peter Schiff to warn of persistent inflation risks ahead of potential policy shifts under President Donald Trump‘s administration. What Happened: The streaming giant...

Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian cautioned that President Donald Trump‘s second-term economic initiatives could face significant challenges from persistent inflation and widening global growth disparities. What Happened: In a Financial Times opinion piece published on Monday, El-Erian,...

Wall Street paused for a breather on Thursday, following Wednesday's big rally sparked by a softer-than-predicted December inflation report that fueled speculation on the Federal Reserve delivering interest rate cuts during the year. By midday, stocks were little changed as attention shifted to...

Major indices rallied on Wednesday after December inflation data showed underlying price pressures slowing, reducing fears of a prolonged pause in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The headline Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, up from November's 2.7%, matching...

Consumer inflation surged for the third straight month in December, rekindling concerns that the months-long cooling of price pressures could be over and casting doubt on the Federal Reserve’s ability to steer inflation toward its 2% target. The headline Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-...

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated Wednesday that the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates if economic and price conditions continue to improve, as Japan’s 10-year government bond yields touched their highest level since 2011 amid mounting speculation of policy tightening...

Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian highlighted Bloomberg Opinion columnist John Authers‘ analysis showing how inflation could derail President-elect Donald Trump‘s economic agenda before it begins, as markets await crucial December Consumer Price Index data. What Happened: El-Erian,...

The allure of 5% yields is driving investor inflows into long-dated Treasury ETFs, even as persistent bond market losses and rising macro uncertainties complicate the interest-rate outlook. Last week, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:TLT) saw a staggering $1.5 billion in inflows, as etfdb...

Wednesday’s release of the December Consumer Price Index will provide fresh insights into inflation's trajectory, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve’s policy stance amid mounting uncertainty over interest rates. The eagerly awaited report follows Tuesday’s release of the...

December's Producer Price Index data came in cooler-than-expected Tuesday, rising 3.3% year-over-year, below forecasts of a 3.4% increase. Markets are reacting positively, but experts have mixed views on the latest inflation data.  Expert Ideas: Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for...

Producer prices rose less than anticipated in December, offering a potential reprieve for the Federal Reserve as it aims to bring inflation under control without derailing economic growth. The data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, showed the Producer Price Index rising 3.3%...

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee suggests Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could retreat significantly from recent highs, potentially testing support levels at $70,000 or even the $50,000 range, while maintaining a long-term bullish stance targeting $250,000. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC’s ‘...