US inflation dips to 3.4% in July as petrol prices fall

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Annual inflation decelerated for the second consecutive month, easing to 3.4% in July, as petrol prices exerted less pressure, according to new data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labour Statistics. The latest Consumer Price Index indicated a monthly price Read More …

Wall Street Futures Gain After Weak PPI Report

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The major U.S. index futures are indicating initial strength on Wall Street on Wednesday, suggesting that stocks are poised for additional gains following a predominantly higher close in the previous session. The futures advanced following the release of a report Read More …

Warsh Reaffirms Fed Independence Amid Political Pressure

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday provided his most comprehensive explanation to date regarding the extensive reforms he is implementing at the nation’s central bank and the underlying philosophy guiding these changes. Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Read More …

US Inflation Cools, Yet Price Pressures Persist

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The worst of America’s inflation resurgence may be behind us; however, this does not imply that the inflationary pressures have dissipated entirely. Prices may continue to experience uncomfortable increases for an extended period. On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics Read More …

How Investors Can Protect Portfolios From Inflation

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In April, consumer prices experienced their most significant annual increase in three years, bringing inflation back into the spotlight. Inflation diminishes the purchasing power of your dollar. Prudent investment strategies, nonetheless, have the potential to generate wealth at a pace Read More …

Markets Turn Cautious Before CPI Data Release

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Futures contracts for equities suggested a decline as market participants braced for a crucial inflation report from the U.S. on Tuesday. Concurrently, oil prices continued their ascent, spurred by President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding the ceasefire with Iran being “on Read More …

Trump’s moves against Powell and the Fed backfire

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Currently, there is an increasing likelihood that the US central bank might not only postpone a rate cut but could potentially raise rates, especially if the inflationary pressures resulting from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran turn out to be enduring. Read More …