Inflation News and Price Index & Monetary Policy Updates
Trump tariffs on China imports poised to return, raising inflation risks
With temporary levies nearing expiration, Donald Trump is preparing to restore 10% tariffs on imports from China. The move revives a core trade policy tied to protecting U.S. manufacturing jobs, ...
UK gilts face selling pressure as Burnham signals scope for higher spending
UK government bonds come under pressure as Andy Burnham begins setting out his economic agenda on his first day as prime minister. Investors are focusing on his plan to use flexibility within ...
UK gilts face pressure as Burnham signals scope for higher spending
UK government bonds are coming under pressure as Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins to outline an economic agenda that tests market confidence in fiscal discipline. Investors are focusing on his ...
U.S. companies use tariff refunds to offset Iran war inflation pressures
Months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, U.S. companies are receiving billions of dollars in refunds but are confronting ...
Fed officials signal possible rate hike ahead of July meeting
With the Federal Reserve nearing its July 28-29 policy meeting, debate is intensifying over whether persistent inflation warrants tighter monetary policy. Markets still expect the central bank to ...
Kansas City Fed flags persistent inflation as policy focus ahead of July meeting
With the labor market holding steady, inflation remains at the center of Federal Reserve policy deliberations as officials assess whether price pressures are easing. Kansas City Fed President Jeff ...
Dallas Fed calls for modest rate increase as inflation stays above target
With U.S. inflation still running above the Federal Reserve's 2% goal despite a softer June reading, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan says slightly tighter policy is needed to prevent price ...
Fed leadership signals steady rate stance as Warsh wins backing from Sen. Rounds
Kevin Warsh faces his first major public test as Federal Reserve chair this week with two days of congressional testimony focused on inflation and central bank autonomy. The appearances come ...
Federal Reserve communication split clouds rate outlook as Warsh withholds policy signals
With the Federal Reserve due to meet again in less than two weeks, Chair Kevin Warsh is stressing the need to curb inflation while declining to spell out how policy may respond. The contrast with ...
Senate hearing sharpens scrutiny of Fed chair independence
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve is drawing renewed attention as Chair Kevin Warsh appears before the Senate Banking Committee for the semiannual monetary policy hearing. Senator ...
Federal Reserve signals inflation risk outweighs labor concerns in U.S. outlook
With the U.S. economy still showing resilience, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the balance of risks has shifted more toward price stability than employment. She says steady labor-market ...
U.S. transportation producer prices show broad cost increases in June
Rising input costs across freight services and transport equipment continue to shape inflation pressures for U.S. transportation providers and the industries that buy those services. In June 2026, ...
Federal Reserve says chair maintains Trump administration contacts as rate path stays in focus
Seven weeks into his term, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is defending the central bank's independence while confirming regular contact with Trump administration officials. The remarks come as ...
UK statistics agency struggles to restore survey capacity
Britain's official statistics system is under pressure as weak survey participation continues to strain the production of key economic indicators. The Office for National Statistics says ...
Wall Street banks flag stronger consumer loan growth as U.S. household credit stays resilient
Large U.S. banks are presenting a steadier picture of household finances as consumer borrowing rises and spending remains firm despite elevated interest rates and wider economic uncertainty. ...
White House backs lower U.S. rates after June inflation slowdown
A sharper-than-expected slowdown in U.S. consumer prices is strengthening the White House case for lower borrowing costs. Kevin Hassett says the latest inflation data leave little justification ...
U.S. markets eye inflation, bank earnings and travel upselling before open
Investors head into Wednesday's session with stock futures higher after softer June inflation data lifts sentiment on Wall Street. The trading outlook is also shaped by renewed U.S. military ...
U.S. producer prices fall in June as inflation pressures ease before Middle East oil shock
Fresh U.S. inflation data show pipeline price pressures easing in June, offering another sign that cost growth is slowing before the latest jump in geopolitical tensions. The decline in producer ...
New York Fed signals rates to stay on hold as Williams says inflation has peaked
A fresh decline in consumer prices is reinforcing the case for the Federal Reserve to keep borrowing costs unchanged as officials weigh whether this year's inflation surge is starting to fade. New ...
Wall Street earnings and inflation data set market tone for Wednesday session
Investors head into Wednesday's trading session with attention on major bank earnings, fresh inflation data and testimony from the Federal Reserve's new chair. Stocks finish higher on Tuesday ...
Federal Reserve officials signal weaker case for near-term rate hike after cooler U.S. inflation
Federal Reserve policymakers are welcoming a softer U.S. consumer inflation reading while stopping short of declaring that price pressures are under control. The response suggests expectations for ...
