Consumer price data set for release Wednesday was collected before the Iran war, a conflict that has stoked fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook. .
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Elevated Energy Prices Add to Fed’s Dilemma on Interest Rates
Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
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Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
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War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
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Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
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Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
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The Costs of the Attacks on Iran
Rising oil prices, volatile stocks and potentially higher inflation are all weighing on investors’ minds as the military campaign continues.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime
Trends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back.
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Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
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White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.