Economic News Category

Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge US inflation news has been favorable this week, with data revealing a slowdown in both headline inflation at 3% and core inflation at 4.8%, both below expectations. Producer price inflation also came in lower than anticipated. These positive figures may be the last before they potentially

Challenges Remain Despite Significant Progress in US Inflation Headline inflation has reduced to a fraction of its peak, yet the contribution from shelter alone exceeds the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) annual target of 2.0%. In June, both headline and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) outcomes fell short of expectations at 0.2%, resulting in respective

Inflation at Wholesale Level in Japan Decelerates for the Sixth Consecutive Month Japan’s wholesale inflation has been witnessing a steady slowdown for the sixth consecutive month as of June, largely attributed to the declining prices of fuel and commodities. The data, released on Wednesday, indicates an easing of the cost-push pressure that has previously escalated

UK Government and BoE Pledge to Curb Inflation, Indicate High-Interest Rates May Persist The UK’s Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt, has recently confirmed the government’s and the Bank of England’s (BoE) commitment to managing inflation and returning it to its 2% target. This assurance indicates that high-interest rates could persist for an extended period, a critical

Gold Nears Fourth Consecutive Weekly Decline Amid Rising Rate Hike Expectations The value of gold is approaching its fourth straight week of decline, driven by growing anticipation for hikes in interest rates. This sentiment has been fueled by recent U.S. employment data and statements from Federal Reserve policymakers hinting at sustained increases in interest rates.