Inflation

U.S. consumer sentiment stayed at 3-year lows in May 2025, while short-term inflation expectations surged to their highest level since 1981, according to the final report released by the University of Michigan. The Consumer Sentiment Index for May 2025 came in at 52.2 points, upwardly revised from...

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed further cooling in April, strengthening the case for a patient monetary policy stance. While the data should have supported risk sentiment into the week's final session, Wall Street turned lower after President Donald Trump accused China of...

The U.S. economy confirmed signs of fragility in early 2025, as gross domestic product slipped into negative territory, while latest unemployment benefits surged to the highest levels since 2021, suggesting headwinds for growth and hiring. GDP Contracts, Corporate Profits Slide In the first...

Rising tariffs could reignite inflation while shifts in global investor confidence may undermine the U.S. dollar's safe-haven status, according to the Federal Reserve's May meeting minutes, which reflect growing concern over lasting economic headwinds. Tariffs And Inflation: A Risky Combination...

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari called for maintaining current interest rates until greater clarity emerges on how President Donald Trump‘s tariff policies will impact inflation, signaling continued monetary policy caution amid trade tensions. What Happened: Speaking...

Caregiving is a growing reality for many Americans, with financial, emotional, and professional impacts that are often long-lasting. As more adults take on the responsibility of caring for loved ones, new data reveals the scale of their challenges. Edward Jones, in partnership with Morning Consult...

Never say never, but it finally looks like inflation is moderating, if not abating, in 2025. Core US inflation increased by 2.3% in April, slightly lower than the 2.4% annual rate recorded in March. That's the lowest overall inflation rate increase since February 2021, according to US government...

Entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano said Thursday that the ongoing surge in Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) value is a reaction to impending economic turmoil. What Happened: During his video podcast, Pompliano dissected the aggressive rally that has sent Bitcoin to new highs. He said...

U.S. private sector activity accelerated sharply in May as both manufacturing and services topped forecasts, yet a surge in prices driven by tariff impacts pushed inflationary signals to levels last seen in August 2022. S&P Global's flash Purchasing Managers Indices (PMIs) for May painted a...

The Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jamie Dimon, addressed the issues surrounding huge deficits, inflationary factors, and geopolitical risk in the U.S. economy while talking to Bloomberg Television at the Global China Summit in Shanghai. What Happened: While Dimon agreed with the...

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager, reaffirmed its view that U.S. assets remain central to global portfolios, even as Moody's recent U.S. credit downgrade and April’s synchronized drops in stocks, Treasuries and the dollar raised investor concerns about their long-...

Global investment giant BlackRock has announced being “overweight” on inflation-linked bonds, signaling a strategic shift to mitigate risks stemming from “persistent inflation pressure” and growing concerns over the sustainability of U.S. government finances. What Happened:...

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary rejected President Donald Trump’s suggestion that retailers should absorb the costs of tariffs rather than passing them onto consumers, highlighting growing tensions between the administration and major retailers over trade policy...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has warned that the risks of mounting U.S. government debt were far greater than the credit rating agencies were conveying. What Happened: Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, took to X after the Moody’s downgrade and highlighted the concerns raised...

U.S. stock futures dipped on Monday after closing higher for the day and the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fifth day of gains on Friday after turning positive for the year at the beginning of the previous week...