Economy

Inflation report due Tuesday has the potential to deliver some bad news

Just as Federal Reserve officials have grown optimistic that inflation is cooling, news could come countering that narrative. All market…

U.S. inflation is likely ‘far stickier’ and could last a decade, Bill Smead says

U.S. inflation is likely to be “far stickier” and could last a decade, according to Bill Smead, chief investment officer…

Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago

Inflation turned higher to start 2023, as rising shelter, gas and fuel prices took their toll on consumers, the Labor…

Russia’s budget deficit has surged. But economists say Moscow won’t drain its war chest any time soon

The coming months will be critical in figuring out how Russia’s economy is holding up in the face of a…

Retail sales jump 3% in January, smashing expectations despite inflation increase

Sales at retailers rose far more than expected in January as consumers persevered despite rising inflation pressures. Advance retail sales…

Sanctions on Russian oil are having the ‘intended effect,’ IEA says

Bans and price caps targeting Russian oil are having the “intended effect” despite surprisingly resilient production and exports in recent…

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in January, more than expected, fueling inflation increase

Inflation rebounded in January at the wholesale level, as producer prices rose more than expected to start the year, the…

Consumer debt hits record $16.9 trillion as delinquencies also rise

Consumer debt hit a fresh record at the end of 2022 while delinquency rates rose for several types of loans,…

UK economy in ‘a lot better shape’ than bleak figures suggest, fund manager says

LONDON — The U.K. has thus far avoided a widely anticipated recession, and the signs from the business world are…

OECD says global economic outlook ‘slightly better’ for 2023 but inflation risks linger

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said the global economic outlook is “slightly brighter” this year but inflation challenges remain. “The outlook…