In July 2026, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.6% month-on-month, following a 0.3% decrease in June. The seasonal ...

BIG WIN today at the U.S. Court of International Trade on one of the most DESPICABLE loopholes in American Trade Policy — The so-called “de minimis” exemption. For years, Foreign Shippers could send ...

A lot of leverage is being used to buy treasuries. Treasuries is 1 area I monitor for financial stability. Hammack: Also Watch Private Credit, Whether Ai Is Bubble Fed's Hammack: If it takes another 3 ...

Fed's Barkin: The more headline inflation continues to slow that will help keep expectations in check. Fed's Barkin: Torn between focusing on the fact that inflation has been above target for more ...

Fed's Barkin: Do not think the labor market is as strong as data indicate; consider it vulnerable. Aug 13, 2026 10:46am ...

The U.S. is preparing to deploy the USS George Washington to the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in a previously scheduled rotation. The Lincoln has spent 250+ days deployed and a ...

Unemployment is the best indicator of the job market; it's stable Fed's Hammack: Policy is not restrictive, businesses are excited to grow and borrow Fed's Hammack: It's important Fed is held ...

Japan's core consumer inflation likely accelerated in July from the previous month, as faster food price gains and cost ...

Thank you for that kind introduction, and for inviting me to join you today. I hope you’ve had a good summer, whether spending time with family, celebrating our 250th, watching the World Cup, or just ...

Much of the chatter over the past week has centred on the downside surprise in US non-farm payrolls, the soft US CPI report and the undershoot in PPI overnight, which has seen Fed rate hike pricing ...

Manufacturing accounts for roughly one-seventh of U.S. gross output, representing approximately $7.5 trillion in annual economic activity. However, the sector’s share of total output has declined ...

The Australian consumer remains out of sorts. Sentiment is stuck near historical lows, with finances under pressure and inflation and interest rate rise fears still dominating the outlook. While some ...