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The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
U.S. stocks slumped after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking
President Donald Trump inflated his administration’s success in reducing inflation at his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, falsely claiming he inherited "record levels" from
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made the decision to leave interest rates unchanged and not everyone agrees with the decision, including the White House. The latest inflation numbers -- 3.4%
The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters
The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war.
Traders now expect Europe’s central bankers to raise rates this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy prices.
FRANKFURT, March 20 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers warned of growing inflation risks on Friday, but stopped short of calling for tighter policy, even as a host of brokerages started pencilling in rate hikes from as soon as April.