The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Why is the Reserve Bank refusing to cut interest rates when the US Federal Reserve is in the middle of an extended series of rate cuts?

If higher prices are putting your savings goals on hold, you're in danger of financial erosion. Fortunately, several strategies can help stop the spread.

Stocks could use a good jolt after last week's Fed-induced selloff.

Suffocating under a mountain of debt to China, communist Laos is struggling to tame rampant inflation, with food prices rising so sharply that a growing number of households are resorting to foraging.

The post-election rally fizzled out as inflation concerns dampened hopes for rate cuts; next week investors will see if retail stocks bring holiday cheer.

The countries share a 4.1% unemployment rate. What other clues might indicate the political fate of Australia?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.40%. Stocks retreated Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 falling to 1-1/2 week...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose +0.06%. The dollar Friday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains on stronger-than-expected US economic news that included Oct retail sales and the Nov Empire manufacturing survey. Also, hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Collins boosted the dollar when she said a...

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

Medicare Part B Premiums will increase by 5.9% to $185 monthly, which will be deducted from Social Security checks starting January 2025.

A Deutsche Bank historical study of U.S. stocks found the first part of this century to be the second-worst period ever going back to 1800. Even more shocking is that gold easily outperformed the S&P 500 this century.