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The Aug. 12 Inflation Report Could Decide Whether Kevin Warsh Raises Rates in September

Five inflation reports stand between now and September's Fed meeting, and the first one drops Aug. 12 with oil prices already ...

The Federal Reserve's Initial August Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and It Contains a Glaring Red Flag That Can Come Back to Bite Wall Street

A modest silver lining for headline inflation is overshadowed by one of the central bank's favorite inflationary measures.
CNBC

Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say

The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday from the nation's top economists. Consumer price inflation is projected to hit 6% for ...
CNBC

Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy

The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in May, putting the 12-month wholesale inflation rate at 6.5%, the highest since November 2022. Excluding food and energy, the so-called ...
The Motley Fool

Inflation Isn't Just a Trumpflation Problem Any Longer -- There's a New Culprit, and It Has Potentially Dire Implications for Wall Street

Before diving in, it's worth noting that a modest level of inflation is normal and healthy for a growing economy. In an expanding economy, businesses should possess some degree of pricing power for ...
Forbes

Inflation Rate Rises Above 4% As Fed Faces Pressure To Act

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Producer Price Inflation Hits 6.5%, But the Fed May Still Pause Rate Hikes — Here’s Why

May PPI surged to 6.5%, but core PPI missed expectations at 4.9%, suggesting energy drove the spike rather than broad-based inflation. The Fed faces a tough choice: hike rates and risk slower growth, ...
American Banker

Key inflation metric flashes red at 4.1%

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge continued its climb in May, casting further doubt on the prospects of near-term interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Processing Content The ...
Morningstar

Inflation is getting worse. Just how bad is it going to get?

Consumer and wholesale prices are rising at the fastest rate in three years due to the Iran war Higher prices have forced Americans to be more choosy about what they buy. The surge in gasoline prices ...
Forbes

How To Invest During Inflation And Economic Uncertainty

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Persistent inflation above 2% continues to challenge household finances, eroding purchasing ...
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Is Inflation Hitting Your Budget Harder Than Official Figures Show? Blame 'Cheapflation'

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...