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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Dollar Gains as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The...

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Stocks Extend Slump as Tech Rout Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.55%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

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Why the Bank of England is holding rates despite a weakening economy

Rising unemployment and falling inflation made a strong case for a cut but Andrew Bailey opted to wait and see

The Guardian - UK

These Are the 10 Most Expensive Cities for Utilities — and the 5 Cheapest

Utility bills have been climbing faster than inflation. See why costs have been rising -- and which U.S. cities have the highest and lowest energy bills.

GOBankingRates

From Caviar to Yachts: 21 Billionaire Buys That Rose Faster Than Inflation in 2025

Prices for the ultra‑rich soared in 2025. Here are the billionaire luxuries that jumped far faster than inflation.

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Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank cuts UK growth outlook

The central bank said it was keeping rates unchanged to make sure that inflation stays around its target level of 2%.

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Disappointment for home owners as BoE leaves rates unchanged at 3.75%

Rate setters take heed of a pick up in GDP growth and sticky inflation

Evening Standard

BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target

The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts.

Euronews

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation concerns persist

Bank indicates anti-inflation measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months ahead

The Guardian - UK

5 Prescription Pricing Changes Affecting Seniors With Chronic Conditions

For seniors managing chronic conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or heart disease, 2026 was heralded as a year of victory. The Inflation Reduction Act finally...

Saving Advice

London housebuilding may be on the floor but the recovery is already underway

Global interest rates appear to be on a downward trajectory, and inflation and construction material costs have largely stabilised

Evening Standard

ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient

The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged.

Euronews

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold as inflation remains above target

The Bank of England is set to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England holds interest rates and ‘shocked’ over Mandelson; Rio-Glencore merger talks collapse – as it happened

Bank splits 5-4 on interest rate decision, and hints that cuts are coming, as governor pays tribute to Alistair Darling over Mandelson revelations

The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England announces decision in first vote of 2026 after inflation rises

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates rose to 3.4 per cent in December

Fortune

Scott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘Tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors

In 2024 Bessent wrote: “Tariffs are inflationary and would strengthen the dollar.” He denied this before the House Financial Services Committee.

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7 Fixed-Income Expenses That Rose Again at the Start of 2026

For retirees, January is supposed to be a month of celebration. The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) hits bank accounts, promising a little extra breathing room....

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The Free Financial Advisor

Why Good Credit (670–739 Score) Gets You 21%–24% APR in 2026

You did everything right. You paid your bills on time. You kept your balances under control. You worked your way into the “good credit” range with a score between 670 and 739, expecting better rates, better offers, and better financial breathing room. And then 2026 shows up… and your APR…

Saving Advice

8 Prescription Refill Rules That Are Costing Retirees More in 2026

For millions of retirees, 2026 was promised to be the year of relief. The Inflation Reduction Act finally implemented the hard $2,100 cap on out-of-pocket...

Evening Standard

Motorists face inflation-busting London tunnel tolls and C-charge rises until 2030

TfL finance chief says road charges will increase in line with Tube fares

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Grocery Store “Policy Changes” That Quietly Cost Shoppers More

While inflation grabs the headlines, grocery retailers have been quietly implementing structural policy changes that erode consumer purchasing power just as effectively as rising prices. These operational shifts often masquerade as efficiency upgrades or sustainability initiatives, yet their primary function is to transfer labor costs to the customer or force…

AAP

Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms

Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces ‘balancing act’

Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will opt to leave rates unchanged at its next decision on Thursday.

Budget and the Bees

Social Security 2026: How the 2.8% COLA Increase Affects Your February Payment

Inflation has been a relentless thief, stealing the purchasing power of seniors across the country. If you have been struggling to keep up with the rising cost of eggs, electricity, and healthcare, the Social Security 2026 update brings a small but necessary reprieve. The 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has officially…

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