The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Rate-setters back quarter-point cut after steep fall in inflation and weak economic data but vote remained close

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.74% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Micron boosted sentiment.

France’s economic outlook for 2026 remains constrained by rising debt, high deficits, and political deadlock. Growth is set to recover modestly, but limited fiscal consolidation and reform fatigue continue to weigh on the economy.

Nearly one year after the American presidential election of 2024, in which the high cost of living was a critical factor and subject of debate, the cost of living in the United States remains rather high. Trips to the grocery store still take a sizeable bit out of wallets, inflation…

The holiday season is a dangerous time for a budget. Even shoppers who are disciplined for eleven months of the year tend to lose control in December. The combination of social pressure, nostalgia, and aggressive store marketing creates a perfect storm for overspending. Analyzing a typical holiday grocery receipt reveals…

The headline Consumer Prices Index rose 3.2% year-on-year in November, slowing from 3.6% in October.

With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.

The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce borrowing costs to 3.75% from 4% when it next announces its decision on Thursday.

November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.