Inflation
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Stabilizing Below Seven Percent: What the August 2026 Mortgage Rate Plateau Reveals About Fed Policy and Housing Affordability
With the Fed holding rates steady, U.S. 30-year mortgage rates stabilized at 6.67% on August 19, 2026, bringing a fragile plateau to housing affordability.
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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Reach Critical Stage Ahead of Wednesday Tariff Deadline
As Wednesday’s tariff deadline looms, U.S. and Canadian officials hold urgent talks to avoid duties that threaten to spike inflation across both borders.
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Social Security 2027 COLA Projections Point to 3.6% Increase
Projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment suggest a 3.6% increase, aimed at offsetting inflation for millions of retirees.
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S&P 500 Hits Record High Following Cooling Wholesale Inflation Data
The S&P 500 reached a record 7,798.99 as flat July wholesale inflation data eased Fed rate hike fears, fueling market optimism and boosting tech stocks.
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US Borrowing Costs Hold at Three-Week Lows as Inflation Data Matches Forecasts
Mortgage rates held at three-week lows after July CPI inflation matched forecasts, leaving bond markets stable following pre-release gains.
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US Inflation Cools to 3.4% in July as Wage Growth Trails Costs
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July, though persistent price pressures and slowing wage growth continue to challenge household purchasing power.
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Gold Prices Surge as US Inflation Data Matches Forecasts
Gold prices spiked above $4,438 per ounce as July CPI data showed inflation moderating to 3.4% annually, matching market expectations.
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Markets Waver as Middle East Tensions and Inflation Data Shape Investor Sentiment
The Dow Jones trades flat near record highs as investors balance Middle East-driven oil volatility and rising gas costs against critical CPI inflation data.
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Macroeconomic Shifts and Geopolitical Tensions Push Gold Futures Past $4,400 as Markets Await Crucial Inflation Data
Gold futures surged past $4,400 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and weak labor data boosted safe-haven demand ahead of crucial inflation reports.
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Gold Prices Surge as U.S. Labor Market Contracts in July, Igniting Path to $5,000
Gold prices surged past $4,360 after the U.S. lost a surprise 23,000 jobs in July, triggering market fears and paving the way for a rally toward $5,000.
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‘A Burrito Can’t Cost $20’: Conservatives Debate the Cost of Living
A viral debate over burrito prices has exposed a growing rift among conservatives regarding how to address the economic anxieties of their base ahead of the midterms.
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Australian Dollar Gains as RBA Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Global Uncertainty
The Australian Dollar trades above 0.7000 as RBA Governor Bullock signals potential further rate hikes to curb persistent inflation despite cooling data.
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Amazon’s Surge Offsets Apple’s Decline as Wall Street Closes Out Volatile July Amid Inflation and Oil Price Pressures
Wall Street closed a volatile July with gains as Amazon’s massive cloud surge offset Apple’s supply drop, though rising oil prices kept inflation fears high.
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U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Q2 as Inflation Remains Stubborn
U.S. GDP growth cooled to 1.5% in Q2 while core inflation persisted at 3.3%, leaving the Federal Reserve in a difficult position regarding future rate policy.
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Rare Dissent; Stocks Tumble
The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75% as rare dissent from three officials fueled market panic, driving the Dow down 2.19% amid growing fears of a tech correction.