inflation
Are Central Banks At A Crossroads Or A Dead-end?
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Central banks are at a crossroads, and if they carry on, maybe a dead end. The good news, though, is twofold. Read more
Consumer Price Inflation Rises Amid Increases In Gas And Housing Costs
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The rise in inflation will likely do little to change expectations that the Fed will cut rates again next month amid wor... Read more
US Producer Prices Rose Slightly In June, While The Cost Of Goods Declined
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U.S. producer prices rose slightly in June as the cost of energy and other goods fell for a second straight month. Read more
US Core Inflation Posts Biggest Gain In Nearly 1 1/2 Years
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U.S. underlying consumer prices increased amid solid gains in the costs of a range of goods and services. Read more
The Fed: Feds Bullard Says He Wanted Interest-rate Cut As Insurance While Clarida Says The Case For Accommodation Has Increased
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St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says a rate cut this week would have provided insurance against weaker inflation a... Read more
Europe Markets: London Markets Edge Down Ahead Of ECB, Fed
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Investors see the U.S. central bank cutting its policy rate, while its European counterpart has already signalled stimul... Read more
Brexit Manufacturing Bounce 'well And Truly Over' As Inflation Falls To 2% In May
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UK inflation softened in May as higher prices in housing and household services were offset by falling fares for transp... Read more
US Consumer Prices Barely Rise; Underlying Inflation Muted
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The U.S. Consumer Price Index was expected to edge up 0.1% in May, after rising 0.3% a month earlier. Read more
US Underlying Producer Prices Increase Solidly In May
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The U.S. producer price index was expected to edge up 0.1% in May, after rising 0.2% a month earlier. Read more
Record Low Rates And Post The Elections: Where To Invest In Europe
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has stated it will maintain record-low interest rates through the first half of 2020. Read more
St Louis Fed President: Rate Cut May Happen Soon
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The interest rate cut bond markets have been betting on from the US Federal Reserve could be "warranted soon", accordin... Read more
The Fed: Clarida Says Low Inflation, Global Risks Could Get Fed To Cut Interest Rates
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The vice chairman of the Federal Reserve on Thursday identified factors that would cause the central bank to lower inter... Read more
'Trumponomics' Co-author Art Laffer: Fed Should Heed Markets And Lower Interest Rates
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The Fed should take its cues from falling bond yields and lower short-term interest rates, says economist Art Laffer. Read more
US Producer Prices Rose Moderately In April
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U.S. producer prices rose moderately in April, but underlying inflation pressures at the factory gate appeared to be pic... Read more
Investment Conundrums: Seneca's Peter Elston On Avoiding 'fund Blow-ups'
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Many investors are unaware of how significantly monetary policy across developed markets has tightened, according to Se... Read more
The Fed: Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady As Economy Grows At Solid Rate And Inflation Stays Low
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left unchanged a key U.S. interest rate that influences the cost of borrowing for mortg... Read more
Powell Says Fed Doesn't See Strong Case For Rate Cut Or Hike
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank is likely to keep interest rates steady, despite pressure from Presiden... Read more
The Tell: Feds Pursuit Of 2% Inflation Goal May Spark Next Credit Bubble, Says RBC Economist
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Porcelli of RBC warns the Fed could risk inflating a ‘credit bubble’ if it wants to achieve its 2% inflation target ... Read more
Trump Advisor Hassett Expects Economy To Defy Earlier Doomsday Predictions With 3% Growth
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Stronger economic data recently signals a continuation of above-trend growth, says the Council of Economic Advisors chai... Read more
Market Extra: With Inflation Insurance Back In Vogue, Should Bond Investors Be Worried?
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Prices of Treasury-inflation protected securities are climbing as some bond investors brace for an inflation comeback. ... Read more