Inflation

Consumers could start feeling the pinch in the coming months.

'Consumers appear worried that inflation will increase and proliferate beyond fuel prices,' said the University of Michigan's consumer ...

'Policy firming' could be ahead if inflation continually runs above Fed's 2 percent target, according to a summary ...

'The fatal policy error going back four or five years is still a legacy that we're dealing with,' ...

'Powell’s legacy will be one of admirable steering of monetary policy during an increasingly shaky time for the ...

Shelter inflation also contributes to the higher-than-expected reading.

Wall Street gains offered some relief Tuesday, but ongoing tensions in the Gulf kept supply concerns and volatility ...

The RBA flagged the Middle East conflict as a key contributor to inflationary pressures, with higher fuel costs ...

Debt held by the public has topped 100 percent of GDP as economists warn of rising fiscal risks ...

The Iran war has sharply increased global energy prices.

The World Bank says that energy prices are expected to climb by 24 percent in 2026 amid the ...

After eight years at the helm of the Federal Reserve, a change of guard is set for May.

Analysts warn Australia's fuel excise cut to soften fuel price hikes was the wrong move.

The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.

Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.

‘Economic expectations will likely improve after consumers gain confidence’ the war's supply disruptions have ended, the consumer surveys ...

The inflation spike was not a surprise, but observers are waiting to see if price pressures will persist.

It is fair to say that the excitement about the upcoming quarterly announcement season is building, so we ...

Those aged 18 to 20 will gradually transition to full adult pay.

Newest data could add to the Federal Reserve's worries about inflation expectations.

Investor sentiment weakened as Iran denied negotiations and renewed strikes with Israel, keeping oil elevated and equities under ...

The Federal Reserve's Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman thought rate cuts were possible this year—the markets disagreed.

ABS figures show the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.

Investors trim their bets on interest rate cut expectations.

'The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,' said Treasurer ...

A 100-year-old Levant pipeline bypassed the Gulf chokepoint. With tankers halted and prices soaring in 2026, an abandoned ...

This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.