Hassett Says Lost October Data Means ‘Cloudy’ Economic Outlook
White House National Economic Director Kevin Hassett said the record-long government shutdown means that some of the economic…
Data Fog Intensifying for Fed as Shutdown Delays US Inflation Numbers
Two monthly jobs reports have fallen victim to the longest US government shutdown and a key inflation snapshot…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
Pakistan Inflation Rises as Floods, Border Tensions Bite
Pakistan’s inflation quickened last month as food prices jumped, driven by supply disruptions stemming from severe floods and…
Japan’s budget restaurants, survivors of ‘lost decades’, find fans in China
Students, white-collar workers and families filled the tables during a recent dinner rush at a branch of Saizeriya…
A look at consumer prices 9 months into the Trump administration
After a weekslong delay because of the federal government shutdown, the latest report on consumer prices has arrived,…
The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’
Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed…
US Futures Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Reading: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — US equity futures gained as trade tensions eased and investors stuck to bets on Federal Reserve…
Treasuries Rally Drives Home Haven Role as Credit Worries Swirl
All it took was a classic bout of haven buying to wake up a slumbering Treasuries market and…
What To Expect In Next Week’s Inflation Report
Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images Economists expect that the rescheduled CPI report will show inflation rose…
BLS Recalls Staff to Ready September CPI Report by Month’s End
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to…
Australia’s Faster Inflation Boosts Case for Slower RBA Cuts
(Bloomberg) — A gauge of Australia’s monthly inflation accelerated in August to the top of the Reserve Bank’s…