Inflation

The greenback hasn’t been this weak in over two years, as mounting evidence of disinflation and cracks in the labor market stripped away its appeal, prompting a louder call from economists for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The U.S. dollar index—a trade-weighted gauge measuring...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with additional content. Producer prices snapped back in May after an April decline, but the rebound fell short of sparking inflation concerns, suggesting tariffs and supply frictions have yet to bleed broadly into the economy. The Producer Price...

U.S. stock futures were trading lower on Thursday after closing lower on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. President Donald Trump announced that a new trade agreement with China had been reached, pending final signatures from him and Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Even as May’s inflation print was better-than-expected, it snapped a four-month falling streak and rose slightly, hinting that firms absorbed some tariff-induced price hikes. What Happened: “Surprisingly, new and used vehicle prices declined in May, despite many expecting an increase in...

U.S. recession odds slipped further on Polymarket as a slew of bullish events lifted investor sentiment Wednesday. What happened: Odds in favor of the betting contract titled “US recession in 2025?” were 23% as of this writing, a considerable drop from the all-time high of 66% recorded...

A mix of bullish catalysts is poised to lift investor sentiment Wednesday, as President Donald Trump confirmed a China trade deal and fresh inflation data came in softer than expected for May. Trump declared a sweeping new trade agreement with China via Truth Social following two days of...

Inflation resumed its climb in May, snapping a four-month streak of easing price pressures, yet rising input costs from tariffs failed to significantly spill into consumer prices. The annual rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.4% last month, marking a slight acceleration...

U.S. stock futures were trading lower on Wednesday after a positive close on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket. A federal appeals court on Tuesday permitted President Donald Trump‘s extensive tariffs to continue, pending its review of lower court rulings that...

As China’s May export data missed expectations just ahead of the second round of U.S.-China trade negotiations, leading experts are offering sharply divergent interpretations of how the data will be leveraged during the trade talks. What Happened: While Mohamed A. El-Erian, a senior...

After a steady May jobs report that was released Friday, economists are at a crossroads about their view on the monetary policy. While some believe that the Federal Reserve should hold onto its “wait and see” stance, others affirm that the central bank can start cutting interest rates....

Concerns are rising among economists over the accuracy of U.S. inflation figures, as federal staffing limitations begin to disrupt the monthly monitoring of consumer prices. With gaps emerging in data coverage, experts warn that cost-of-living estimates could become increasingly unstable. What...

Jerome Powell is scheduled to be the Federal Reserve Chairman through May 2028, but an ongoing conflict with President Donald Trump has put his time in the role into question. A new Benzinga poll shows whether readers think Powell should step down from the position. What Happened: Trump and Powell...

April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data presented a complex picture for Jerome Powell, with economists suggesting the persistent cloud of tariff uncertainty compels the central bank to “wait and see” policy stance even as “disinflation” has set in. What Happened...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned that tariff-induced inflation could temporarily push prices higher while signaling potential rate cuts later in 2025, contingent on trade policy clarity and economic stability. What Happened: Speaking at the Bank of Korea International Conference...

A strong May for U.S. equities is closing on a sour note, after President Donald Trump accused China of "totally" breaching a tariff agreement, raising new fears over trade disputes. The White House is reportedly planning broader tech sanctions against China, with a proposed rule targeting...