By CNN — America’s inflation continued to slow in September, reaching a fresh three-and-a-half-year low and coming in at a pace that’s similar to what was seen in 2017 and 2018, according to data released Thursday. The Consumer Price Index, which measures price changes across commonly purchased goods and services, was 2.4% for the 12…
By Inflation has loomed over the U.S. economy like a movie villain, haunting grocery store trips and gas runs. While costs remain much higher than they were a few years ago, those rapid price increases have mostly vanished.Inflation stands at its lowest level in more than three years, hovering right near the Federal Reserve’s target…
By US stocks rose as September’s wholesale price data showed cooling inflation.The producer price index was flat, and core PPI rose less than expected in September.JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock shares climbed after beating earnings estimates. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the…
By Consumer prices rose 2.4% in September compared to a year ago, cooling slightly from the previous month and inching the U.S. closer to a “soft landing,” in which inflation returns to normal and the economy averts a recession.While welcome news for the Federal Reserve, the fresh data showed a smaller decrease of inflation than…
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By Rob Almond is the CEO of NEST, a pioneer of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) in North America.getty Inflation is a complex phenomenon influenced by many factors, from global supply chain disruptions to labor shortages. However, another often overlooked contributor is subtly driving prices higher across various sectors: fees. These fees can take many forms—service…
By The upcoming inflation report will help determine the Fed’s next move. Friday’s surprisingly strong jobs data has slashed bets of a half-point rate cut.The Fed is more likely to leave rates unchanged in November if price growth is strong, UBS says. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
By Matt Kliegman had been avoiding raising prices at Black Seed Bagels in New York City for years. “You kind of hold on as long as you can,” said Kliegman, who finally raised prices 50 cents to $1 over the last few years as inflation surged. “And that came for many of us in this kind…
By The race for president and all the other offices up for grabs isn’t just about the economy but that’s routinely ranked as one of the top concerns — if it’s not No. 1 — on the minds of voters.Republican former President Donald Trump argues that the Democrats under President Joe Biden and Vice President…
By Leading strategists generally agree that trying to trade around the election is a mistake.But one chief economist says there’s a notable exception if a certain result plays out.Here’s which candidate’s policies could harm the US economy, according to Tom Orlik. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re…