UK inflation comes in hotter than expected, slashing June rate cut bets
LONDON — U.K. inflation came in hotter than expected with a drop to 2.3% in April, the Office for National…
Britain’s inflation rate could be about to drop below the Bank of England’s 2% target
LONDON — U.K. inflation could be about to hit a major milestone, with some forecasting that a sharp fall in…
Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% since the early days of the Covid pandemic is generating elevated levels of…
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
Americans are kicking the can down the road on some more-costly, traditionally financed purchases as elevated inflation and interest rates…
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB’s De Guindos says
Europe’s macroeconomic outlook is brighter — but markets may be underestimating the potential for sudden destabilization due to geopolitics, the…
Europe must avoid ‘disaster’ of trade decoupling as it eyes China tariffs, EU’s economics chief says
The European Union must avoid a harmful decoupling of global trade as it mulls tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and…
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
Inflation eased slightly in April, providing at least a bit of relief for consumers while still holding above levels that…
Here’s everything to expect from Wednesday’s key report on inflation
Inflation trends may have gotten a little less dreary in April, though they are still likely to keep the Federal…
Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in April, more than expected
Wholesale prices jumped more than expected in April, putting up another potential roadblock to interest rate cuts anytime soon. The…
Inflation outlook rises, fueled by expected increases for housing costs, New York Fed survey shows
Consumers in April raised their expectations for price increases both in the near and longer term, fueled by higher inflation…
