Economy News Sticky Inflation Is Still High But That Is A Good Sign For The Health Of The Economy

Inflation fight divides Fed as prices stay painfully high

The Fed’s decision was aimed at jump-starting a slowing economy clouded by stubborn sticky inflation and political tension. The Fed’s quarter-point cut to a 3.75%–4.00% benchmark rate makes borrowing ... Read More

Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now

Overall sentiment in the U.S. continues to deteriorate, with major gauges of consumer confidence falling in August. Topping the list of concerns: high inflation and everyday expenses, followed by job ... Read More

1 Trade to Play Sticky Inflation and Powell’s Fed Rate Cut Warning Now

March U.S. Treasury note (ZNH26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. See on the daily bar chart for March U.S. Treasury note futures that prices are trending down. A minor ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More

Trump denies inflation is hurting Americans. It’s the same mistake that haunted Biden

We have no inflation,” President Donald Trump said in his “60 Minutes” interview Sunday evening. “Our groceries are down.” ... Read More

The Fed still hasn’t defeated high inflation. Has it failed?

The Federal Reserve stepped in last month to safeguard America’s labor market, cutting rates by a quarter point to shore up a slowdown in hiring. But it has another equally important problem still to ... Read More

America’s economy is on a ‘sugar high’ warns Ken Griffin, and investors retreating to gold is one sign of a comedown

Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin cautioned that America’s market rally is being propped up by policies better suited to a recession than a growing economy. Speaking in New York, he said fiscal and ... Read More

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

Price rises in parts of Australia's economy remain difficult to contain as businesses struggle under the burden of excessive red tape, top economic officials warn. Reserve Bank Governor Michele ... Read More

Australia’s Economy Is in ‘Pretty Good Spot,’ RBA’s Bullock Says

Australia’s economy is in a “pretty good spot” with inflation inside the central bank’s 2-3% target band and the labor market still tight, Governor Michele Bullock said Friday. “We’ve got a good ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

High prices are a source of big frustration for Americans. The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they're still frustrated by persistent ... Read More