Fed's Schmid calls for tighter monetary policy to tamp down on 'too high' inflation

By Michael S. Derby Aug 4 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said on Tuesday that some ...

How inflation could affect 2027 Social Security payments

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits could see higher benefits next year. Here’s how it works.

NY Fed's John Williams warns rate hikes on table if inflation persists

Williams said he expects inflation to fall in the second half of 2026, but the Fed will act if it stays above its 2% target ...

UBS says food inflation here for the long haul

UBS warns food inflation will stay higher for longer, with climate change and rising costs reshaping grocery prices, ...

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June. It might not last

Inflation fell last month for the first time in six years, new data showed Thursday, but the seemingly welcome reading is ...

Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure

The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead ...

Inflation rate fell by 0.1% in June; first decrease in six years

Personal consumption expenditures, the Federal Reserve's preferred marker of inflation, fell for the first time in six years in June, the BEA reports.

Inflation Slowed to 3.5% in June, as Americans Got a Break From Gasoline Prices

Oil has rebounded in recent weeks after a collapse in the Iran ceasefire. That suggests July won’t bring as much good news as June.

India's central bank keeps benchmark rates steady, cites 'moderate' core inflation

The Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates unchanged amid creeping inflation.
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Inflation rises to 4% on surging water and electricity costs

Transport costs also continued to climb, with inflation in the sector increasing to 9.3 percent in July 2026 from 8.8 percent ...