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

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

The economy is slowing and inflation is growing. Here's how to prepare.

Perhaps the most insidious aspect of the slowing economy is what economists call the K-shaped pattern. The rich are getting richer while the middle class shrinks and the poor get poorer. Some folks ... Read More

USDCHF Pulls Back on Sticky Inflation + Soft Retail Data – Bulls Reload at 0.8050, Eye 0.82 Breakout Next

USDCHFpared some of its gains after mixed economic data. Currently trading at 0.80780, it reached an intraday high of 0.80778. US economic data on November 25, 2025 painted a classic ... Read More

Sticky inflation reading unlikely to knock Fed off course for more rate cuts

A fresh reading from the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed prices are still sticky, but the report isn’t likely to take the central bank off its course for more rate cuts in 2025 — ... 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

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

Government shutdown delays release of critically important inflation figures

Sec. Kristi Noem hands out $10,000 bonus checks to Minnesota TSA workers and announces increased funding Election worries Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political Trump pledge to ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Top economist on the economy’s dirty truth: The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’

Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne. The veteran economist says ... Read More

Inflation fight divides Fed as prices stay painfully high

Borrowing gets cheaper, but food, rent and energy costs don’t. The Fed cut rates to 3.75%–4.00% aiming to boost a slowing economy. Officials warn inflation is “too high,” creating division over ... 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