The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.41%. The dollar is retreating today after the US July trade deficit widened by the most in 2 years. Lower T-note yields today are also weighing on the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US July JOLTS job openings...

Commodities are global assets that feed, power, and shelter people worldwide. Wholesale commodity prices are a critical factor in determining inflationary pressures.

Price controls fail to meet the hope of their advocates because such policies don't address the root causes and introduce unintended consequences.

Federal Reserve's success in managing inflation faces public skepticism over high prices.

When Jerome Powell delivered a high-profile speech last month, the Federal Reserve chair came the closest he ever had to declaring that the inflation surge that gripped the nation for three painful years was now essentially defeated

The government’s economic critics want it both ways — complaining it’s not doing enough to lower inflation while also not doing enough to support growth.

Here's a way to deal with high costs caused by inflation and high interest rates.

The US government's fiscal year significantly impacts financial markets because the federal budget process influences economic policy, government spending, and fiscal stability. As the fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, market participants closely monitor budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, and funding decisions, which can create uncertainty and…