High Inflation Sows Debate About New Fed Playbook for Tariffs
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.
ECB policymakers hint at more rate cuts on inflation optimism
European Central Bank policymakers backed further policy easing on Friday just a day after the bank's fourth straight rate cut, despite fresh surveys pointing to continued inflation momentum. The ECB cut interest rates to 2.
Apple lifts US stock index futures as crucial inflation test looms
U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, driven by gains in Apple following a strong sales growth forecast, as investors focused on key inflation data expected later in the day that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
Inflation down in five German states, pointing to national decline
Inflation fell in five important German states in January, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could decline this month, although it was expected to remain unchanged.
PCE Inflation Report: Live Coverage
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rising in premarket trading Friday as the stock market waits for news on President Donald Trump's threats to apply tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Also PCE inflation data are due.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
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How the Fed's Pause on Rate Cuts Could Affect Mortgage Rates
How Inflation Is Impacting Everyday Americans: 6 Stories
Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance poll found that, in 2024, respondents named inflation as the most important financial problem they face today. And despite some optimism that the economy will soon improve, a 2025 Allianz Life study found that 60% of Americans believe inflation will get worse this year.
8 ways investors can play a possible Trump-driven inflation shock that deprives the market of rate cuts
Tax cuts, deregulation, and protectionist policies, sounds like a deal for the domestic economy. But it could upset the balance of things.
Starting Tomorrow, Inflation Is Going to Get Way Worse
U.S. tariffs on oil, gas, automobiles, beer, and avocados could go into effect February 1. What can you do about it?

BOJ, Japan

Japan’s Underlying Inflation Still Slightly Below Target, BOJ Governor Says
Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 1-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
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Tokyo Inflation Hits Near Two-Year High, BOJ Rate Hike Impact in Focus
Where Inflation—and Inflation Expectations—Stand as the Fed Meeting Wraps Up
Since officials first cut rates in September, inflation has made uneven progress back down toward the central bank’s target. Meanwhile, investor expectations of inflation one and two y
N.Y. Gov. Hochul’s budget aims to save N.Y. families nearly $5,000
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As the costs of raising a family continue to skyrocket across the state, New York is looking to put thousands of dollars back in the pockets of families through a series of proposed refunds, credits, tax cuts and initiatives.