Prices

Thursday’s inflation data may be low, but don’t expect the Fed to declare ‘mission accomplished’ yet

Thursday’s consumer price index report likely will show that the pace of price increases is easing, but not enough to…

China’s consumer prices fall for the first time in 2 years, as fears of deflation grow

BEIJING — China reported inflation data for July that pointed to a modest improvement from June. The consumer price index…

Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker suggests interest rate hikes are at an end

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker on Tuesday indicated that the central bank could be at the end of its…

JPMorgan backs off recession call even with ‘very elevated’ risks

JPMorgan Chase economists on Friday bailed on their recession call, joining a growing Wall Street chorus that now thinks a…

The story of inflation, as told through your child’s backpack

Back-to-school shopping hasn’t been easy this year for Lauren Cyr. The mother of three has searched for deals and spread…

Here’s everything you need to look for in Friday’s July jobs report

Friday’s jobs report could provide a crucial piece to the increasingly complicated puzzle that is the U.S. economy and its…

The Bank of Japan just shocked markets with a policy tweak — here’s why it matters

The Bank of Japan announced Friday “greater flexibility” in its monetary policy — surprising global financial markets. The central bank…

Turkey’s central bank says inflation is set to hit 58% — more than double its previous estimate

Turkey’s central bank expects inflation to hit 58% by the end of 2023, its new governor Hafize Gaye Erkan said…

Watch live: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision

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European Central Bank raises rates by a quarter percentage point, says inflation set to remain ‘too high for too long’

The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a new rate increase of a quarter percentage point, bringing its main rate…