inflation

Federal Reserve minutes indicate worries over lack of progress on inflation

Federal Reserve officials grew more concerned at their most recent meeting about inflation, with members indicating that they lacked the…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls July 4 general election

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday called for a general election to take place on July 4,…

Fed officials seem like they have ‘no idea’ what is going on with U.S. inflation, strategist says

Federal Reserve officials appear to have “no idea” what is happening when it comes to the inflation picture in the…

Fed Governor Waller wants ‘several months’ of good inflation data before lowering rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, citing a string of data showing that inflation appears to be easing, said Tuesday that…

Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon

Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat…

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…

Fed Chair Powell says inflation has been higher than thought, expects rates to hold steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to bankers group in Amsterdam

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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…