Inflation

The November Consumer Price Index report arrives at a sensitive moment for markets, with investors already scaling back expectations for further Federal Reserve easing. Markets are currently pricing in just a 24% chance of a fourth consecutive Federal Reserve rate cut in January, according to Fed...

When it comes to judging the health of the stock market and new all-time records being set, most investors track the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. President Donald Trump showed which of these metrics he prefers with a social media post on Thursday. Dow Jones Industrial...

A new approval rating for President Donald Trump shows voters remain concerned about higher prices and affordability. Trump's Approval Rating President Trump recently said that inflation is essentially gone, but voters across the country are feeling higher prices across several sectors and everyday...

Investor Kevin O’Leary warned that inflation remains a greater threat to the U.S. economy than the financial markets want to admit, while arguing that aggressive political pressure on the Federal Reserve risks undermining the country's global credibility. Inflation: A ‘Hidden Tax...

Economic data released Friday showed the Fed's preferred inflation gauge eased slightly in September, while early December readings pointed to a rebound in consumer sentiment as inflation expectations cooled. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published the delayed September Personal Income and...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's handling of inflation and affordability, dismissing concerns over recent consumer price increases and forecasting relief for American households ahead of the holidays. The Cheapest Thanksgiving ‘In Four Years’ On...

JP Morgan Asset Management's Bob Michele says the U.S. economy is ending the year on strong footing, with companies and consumers handling tariffs better than expected and a Federal Reserve rate cut potentially adding momentum heading into 2026. Tariffs Have Been Absorbed ‘Pretty Well’...

Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro criticized President Donald Trump’s recent concessions on trade and tariffs as a quiet admission of the inflationary outcome of trade barriers. Tariff Rollbacks Are A ‘Tacit Admission’ Shapiro highlighted new trade agreements the...

Economist Justin Wolfers called out President Donald Trump’s claims regarding inflation, citing several data sources that clearly pointed to the contrary. ‘Prices Are Rising’ Across Most Categories On Wednesday, Wolfers stated bluntly that “every word the president just said...

With the federal government shutdown leading to less economic data reports being shared with the public, a new savior may have emerged. Food delivery company DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) released a report showing price and inflation trends, and the White House is loving it. DoorDash State of Local...

Despite this week's correction, the US equity market remains in a rarely seen territory. By nearly every historic measure, valuations are off the charts. The situation leaves investors priced for an extended run of earnings growth and liquidity support that might prove unsustainable. Most Extreme...

Fast casual dining has hit a rough patch in recent years, with the pandemic-era boom wearing out amid growing inflationary pressures that are taking a toll on consumer spending. Despite the broad-based slowdown in the segment, key players such as Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:CMG), Sweetgreen...

Restaurant giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) could show the importance of value meals and new product launches when the company announces third-quarter financial results on Wednesday before market open. • See what the experts say about MCD stock here. Here are the earnings estimates, analyst...

American debt hit a record high of $38 trillion earlier this week. Here's a look at how quickly the debt is growing and how much every American would owe today. Record National Debt A government shutdown isn't the only thing that could be putting pressure on the country’s health moving...

Price pressures edged up in September, but at a slower-than-expected pace, with key inflation metrics reinforcing the Federal Reserve's current rate-cut path and fueling investor optimism on the stock market. The headline CPI rose 3% year-over-year, according to Friday’s report from the...