Tag: Inflation
UK Retail Sales Surprise with Broad February Rebound
Shoppers defy forecasts despite weak economic backdrop British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1.0% in February, defying analyst expectations of a decline amid sluggish economic growth, [more…]
U.S. Jobs Growth Slows as Economic Uncertainty Rises
U.S. employers likely added jobs at a moderate pace in February, as federal government layoffs and weakening consumer spending weighed on the labor market. According [more…]
Davos 2025: CEOs, AI, Tariffs, and Trump’s Influence
What Happened The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos is set to be one of the most eventful in years, as President-elect Donald Trump [more…]
Japan’s Factory Activity Shows Signs of Stabilization in December
Japan’s manufacturing sector experienced a slower pace of contraction in December, signaling potential stabilization after months of decline. The final au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing [more…]
Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rates to Support Economic Growth
The Bank of Canada announced today a reduction in its target for the overnight rate to 3.75%, with the Bank Rate set at 4% and [more…]
Inflation and Jobless Claims Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
The latest economic data reveals that U.S. inflation slightly exceeded expectations in September, while jobless claims surged to a 14-month high, signaling possible weakness in [more…]
Social Security Cuts Looming, What You Need to Know
Social Security is facing a critical funding shortfall that could drastically reduce benefits for millions of Americans starting in 2033. Without timely intervention from Congress, [more…]
Social Security Payments Set for 2025 Increase Amid Steady Inflation
U.S. citizens will soon enjoy an increase in their Social Security checks, set to take effect in January 2025. This change will apply to all [more…]
Key Fed Inflation Gauge Drops to 2.2% in August, Easing Path for Rate Cuts
Inflation in the U.S. moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target in August, signaling progress that could pave the way for future interest rate cuts. [more…]
Home Prices Reach All-Time High in July Despite Lower Mortgage Rates
The U.S. housing market hit another record high in July, as home prices surged, creating further affordability challenges for buyers. Despite a slight drop in [more…]
