12/30/2020 - Inflation is poised to rear its head in 2021 but may not stick around long
02/03/2021 - The bond market sees economic boom ahead, lots of fiscal spending and inflation
02/09/2021 - Inflation is coming and here are the stocks that will benefit, strategist says
02/09/2021 - Inflation likely increased slightly in January, bolstered by rising gas prices
02/11/2021 - Fed's Harker says inflation won't be posing a threat anytime soon
02/12/2021 - The Fed's new focus on employment above inflation has important investing implications
02/15/2021 - Bank of America names the emerging market currencies to back as inflation risks mount
02/17/2021 - Interest rates will continue to rise, but don’t blame it all on inflation, economists say
02/18/2021 - Fearful of inflation Argentina claims consumer corporations are holding back production volumes
02/21/2021 - This hedge fund manager is telling investors to prepare for higher inflation ahead
02/21/2021 - 'Explosion of economic activity' may put inflation fears in check. Here's why
02/23/2021 - Powell says inflation is still 'soft' and the Fed is committed to current policy stance
02/25/2021 - Stock markets 'look frothy,' but Standard Chartered CEO sees no reason to panic over inflation
02/26/2021 - Personal income leaps 10% in January thanks to stimulus, but inflation still in check
03/02/2021 - Here’s what Guggenheim’s Minerd thinks of asset prices and inflation risk
03/03/2021 - Producer price inflation in Brazil anticipates Central bank will raise interest rates
03/04/2021 - Argentina's banks face a tough year: bad loans, inflation and regulations
03/04/2021 - Fed Chairman Powell says economic reopening could cause inflation to pick up temporarily
03/04/2021 - Here's why inflation is kryptonite for bonds as Powell's comments rock markets
03/05/2021 - Too much stimulus in the U.S. may bring 'imported inflation' to China, economists warn
03/09/2021 - Inflation may have been warming up in February, but it could be hot by May
03/10/2021 - Inflation in China falls 0,2% in February; pork prices drop 14,9% year on year
03/10/2021 - Treasury yields rise slightly ahead of February inflation data, key bond auction
03/10/2021 - Jeffrey Gundlach says inflation could start running a lot hotter, spooking financial markets
03/11/2021 - Bank of America believes this is the big turning point for inflation and rates. How to play it
03/16/2021 - Investors now fear inflation and the Fed more than Covid, Bank of America survey shows
03/17/2021 - Fed sees stronger economy and higher inflation, but no rate hikes
03/18/2021 - Fearing a spike in inflation, Brazil hikes interest rate 75 basis points for the first time since 2015
03/18/2021 - These stocks could be winners if the Fed lets inflation run, RBC says
03/18/2021 - The bond market rebels as it adjusts to the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy
03/20/2021 - The Fed can fight inflation, but it may come at the cost of future growth
03/23/2021 - Think inflation is about to pop? UBS has 15 U.S. stock picks for you
04/01/2021 - Manufacturing boom brings more signs that inflation is building rapidly
04/05/2021 - The Fed could come under fire for easy policy while the economy soars and inflation rises
04/09/2021 - Lagarde sees strong rebound for EU economy in second half, expects U.S. to meet inflation goal soon
04/10/2021 - Argentine inflation forecast at 46% for year 2021, 3.9% for March alone
04/12/2021 - Goldman says companies that can pass on price increases will thrive as inflation picks up
04/12/2021 - Market braces for key inflation report Tuesday that may test the Fed's mettle
04/12/2021 - Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation report
04/13/2021 - Chile's Central Bank monthly report foresees 2021 inflation at 3.2%
04/13/2021 - These stocks have fast-growing dividends to counter inflation, says UBS
04/14/2021 - Berenberg says rising inflation is here to stay — and names the stocks to play it
04/16/2021 - Cramer's week ahead: The impact of inflation and the reopening as earnings season accelerates
04/22/2021 - Shortage of semiconductors, dubbed the 'new oil,' could dent GDP growth, boost inflation
04/23/2021 - Taxes and inflation will be key themes for markets in the week ahead
04/24/2021 - Credit Suisse found stocks to play the rebound, but also protect against inflation
04/26/2021 - Buy these stocks with pricing power as inflation heats up, UBS says
04/28/2021 - Fed holds interest rates near zero, sees faster growth and higher inflation
04/29/2021 - ‘Decent odds’ inflation could get out of control, Leuthold's Jim Paulsen warns
04/30/2021 - Leon Cooperman sees stock market lower a year from now due to tax, rate, inflation pressures
04/30/2021 - More earnings, April's big jobs report and inflation worries could swing markets in the week ahead
05/03/2021 - Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is seeing 'very substantial inflation' and raising prices
05/03/2021 - Buffett says inflation is coming. Here are the best ways to trade it
05/03/2021 - Fed's Barkin sees higher inflation this year, but then a reversal in 2022
05/04/2021 - Goldman downgrades Kroger and Albertsons, says inflation will hit grocers' margins
05/04/2021 - Jim Cramer dismisses Treasury Secretary Yellen's inflation assessment
05/06/2021 - Brazil's Central Bank ups basic interest rate to curb growing inflation
05/06/2021 - Uruguay's inflation projected at 6.8% year on year fits within government’s target
05/07/2021 - Inflation watch: Why the Fed is paying close attention to this chart
05/07/2021 - Wharton's Jeremy Siegel explains why inflation may only cause a blip in bull run for stocks
05/07/2021 - Inflation is the big challenge for markets and the Fed in the week ahead
05/08/2021 - Argentina's inflation for the year 2021 forecast at 47.3%
05/10/2021 - Fed's Evans says employment and inflation need to pick up before policy changes
05/10/2021 - Inflation expectations increase amid fears of rising rents and home prices
05/10/2021 - Japanese stocks lead declines in Asia-Pacific; China reports inflation data
05/11/2021 - All eyes are on this inflation number, which could have the biggest gain in nearly a decade
05/11/2021 - Stock futures are flat after Dow's worst day since February, key inflation data on deck
05/11/2021 - Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors remain cautious over inflation worries
05/12/2021 - RBC downgrades Dollar General citing inflation, dwindling stimulus money
05/12/2021 - Inflation surges in April as consumer prices leap 4.2%, fastest since 2008
05/12/2021 - Cramer: Here's how investors should be positioned after April's hot inflation data
05/12/2021 - Inflation spooks stocks and raises fear the Fed is wrong that the price spike is temporary
05/12/2021 - Investors are worried about inflation data, but economists see it as a sign of temporary growth
05/12/2021 - Prices are going to go up — here’s what inflation means to you and what you can do about it
05/12/2021 - April's inflation surge wasn't as drastic as it looked, but the real test is still ahead
05/13/2021 - Here's why stock investors are watching inflation so closely
05/13/2021 - Another inflation gauge comes in hot with producer prices jumping 6.2% in April from a year ago
05/14/2021 - Argentine inflation for April set at 4.1%
05/14/2021 - China is concerned about inflation – but it’s not the top priority right now
05/17/2021 - Fed's Bostic says there's no reason to change policy despite inflation fears
05/18/2021 - Argentina bans meat exports for 30 days in an attempt to curb inflation
05/18/2021 - Inflation, not Covid, is now the biggest 'tail risk' for markets, Bank of America survey says
05/18/2021 - Walmart is doubling down on 'rollbacks' as inflation pushes prices higher
05/19/2021 - Covid outbreaks in Asia could hit supply chains and raise U.S. inflation, says expert
05/22/2021 - These dividend growers are on solid footing as volatility, inflation pick up
05/22/2021 - 'No doubt' sudden inflation spike would hit bonds and equities, warns legendary investor
05/23/2021 - Inflation is picking up across the globe. Here are Credit Suisse’s top ways to trade it
05/25/2021 - Markets are so fixated on inflation they might miss the next big blowup, says BlackRock
05/28/2021 - A key U.S. inflation gauge rose 3.1% year over year, higher than expected
05/28/2021 - Costco is seeing inflation abound, impacting a slew of consumer products
05/29/2021 - Paraguay's Central Bank keeps interest rates at 0.75%; eyes 4% yearly inflation
05/31/2021 - How long will rising inflation last? We polled 30 market strategists, and here's what they said
06/01/2021 - BTIG recommends buying these cheap stocks that beat inflation
06/02/2021 - U.S. inflation is transitory but could become more persistent, says ex-Fed official Dudley
06/02/2021 - Stocks could hit new highs in early June, but then face challenges from inflation data and the Fed
06/02/2021 - These inflation winners are beating the market again this year and have potential upside
06/03/2021 - Citi downgrades Allstate, says inflation could lead to higher claims costs
06/04/2021 - AMC, meme stocks could spark more heat in the week ahead as investors await inflation news
06/07/2021 - Here's an option to protect your money from inflation
06/07/2021 - Market returns are much worse when inflation is high, Goldman says. Here's how to play it
06/07/2021 - Deutsche Bank warns of global 'time bomb' coming due to rising inflation
06/07/2021 - Stocks are on the path towards new records, even with Fed and inflation worries increasing
06/07/2021 - Five Below CEO says the discount retailer is well positioned to handle inflation
06/09/2021 - Bitcoin or gold? Top strategist David Roche outlines his play for hedging against inflation
06/09/2021 - UBS says buy these cheap stocks with pricing power amid higher inflation
06/09/2021 - Stock futures rise as investors await key inflation report
06/09/2021 - Hot inflation may have become scorching in May and is expected to hit a 28-year high
06/10/2021 - Top investment strategist David Roche says inflation is here to stay. Here’s why
06/10/2021 - Goldman CFO says inflation likely transitory but a sharp rise would have ‘negative consequences’
06/10/2021 - Inflation is hotter than expected, but looks temporary and likely won’t affect Fed policy yet
06/10/2021 - Stock futures flat after S&P 500 hits new high, despite rising inflation
06/10/2021 - Jim Cramer reacts to red-hot inflation number: 'The market took it in stride'
06/10/2021 - Goldman Sachs names the South Korean stocks that could be inflation winners
06/11/2021 - One inflation chart could indicate when the rotation back into tech might begin
06/11/2021 - The Fed could be facing a jobs headache in its inflation fight
06/13/2021 - 'Shocking' inflation numbers will fall back to earth and hurt reopening trades: David Rosenberg
06/14/2021 - Paul Tudor Jones says 'go all in on the inflation trades' if Fed keeps ignoring higher prices
06/14/2021 - Cramer cites 3 stocks that could come back into favor under Paul Tudor Jones' Fed inflation trade
06/14/2021 - Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan is hoarding cash because 'very good chance' inflation is here to stay
06/15/2021 - Most professional investors agree with the Fed on inflation, Bank of America survey shows
06/15/2021 - Rising oil prices put Fed's Jerome Powell in a tough spot amid inflation worries, Jim Cramer says
06/16/2021 - Fed holds rates steady but raises inflation expectations sharply
06/16/2021 - GM expects inflation, semiconductor shortage to add $3 billion in extra costs in second half
06/17/2021 - May's inflation in Argentina was 3.3%: What will happen after the elections?
06/17/2021 - Jim Cramer says the market is signaling that commodity inflation is 'pretty much over'
06/18/2021 - Interest rates in Brazil need to stay high to contain 2022 inflation, former minister says
06/18/2021 - These 8 global stocks will benefit from rising inflation: Bank of America
06/18/2021 - Inflation breakout will drive 10-year yields above 2% in coming months, Wells Fargo predicts
06/20/2021 - Beware of inflation 'headwinds': Economist Mark Zandi predicts 10% to 20% market correction
06/21/2021 - Credit Suisse picks the Chinese stocks with the most pricing power in an age of inflation
06/21/2021 - Inflation is a problem for sustainable investors — but these stocks will ride it out, Bernstein says
06/22/2021 - Fed Chair Powell says it's 'very, very unlikely' the U.S. will see 1970s-style inflation
06/23/2021 - Surging inflation is causing headaches for a cautious Bank of England
06/24/2021 - Piper Sandler downgrades Dollar Tree, says inflation will cut into margins
06/24/2021 - Dow futures rise 100 points helped by Nike earnings, key inflation report ahead
06/25/2021 - Key inflation indicator posts biggest year-over-year gain in nearly three decades
06/25/2021 - Tractor Supply CEO says inflation and supply chain delays will be challenges for foreseeable future
06/26/2021 - Inflation looks bad now, but it's pretty much sticking to the script
06/28/2021 - El-Erian says the Fed is behind on inflation and risks another recession if it is forced to catch up
06/28/2021 - As pricing fears peak, corporate America lacks faith in the Fed to control inflation: Survey
06/29/2021 - This chart shows we are past peak inflation fear, supporting the stock market rally
06/30/2021 - Parents prepared to pay more this back-to-school season as inflation hits wallets, KPMG survey finds
07/01/2021 - General Mills is the latest company to face a big inflation hit
07/03/2021 - Paraguay's inflation reaches 0.4% in June
07/06/2021 - Uruguay's yearly inflation set at 7.33% after Monday's figures
07/08/2021 - European Central Bank sets its inflation target at 2% in new policy review
07/11/2021 - Ron Insana: The bond market agrees with the Federal Reserve — inflation is temporary
07/12/2021 - Brazil: Săo Paulo's elderly unable to cope with inflation, study shows
07/12/2021 - Inflation expectations surge, hitting new high for New York Fed survey
07/13/2021 - Inflation climbs higher than expected in June as price index rises 5.4%
07/13/2021 - Inflation concerns has many retirees worried about outliving their nest eggs
07/13/2021 - Inflation just jumped the most in years, yet markets are largely ignoring it. Here's why
07/13/2021 - Surging prices for used cars, gasoline, food and airfares are driving the jump in inflation
07/14/2021 - UK Inflation Accelerates Close To Three-Year Peak
07/14/2021 - Bank of England was expecting 'bumps' as economy reopens, official says as inflation surges
07/14/2021 - Powell says the Fed is still a ways off from altering policy, expects inflation to moderate
07/14/2021 - How inflation could prompt the largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in decades
07/15/2021 - There's a 'better hedge' against rising inflation — and it's not gold, says fund manager
07/15/2021 - Powell grilled by grouchy senators over inflation and climate change, even as economy rebounds
07/15/2021 - Yellen sees 'several more months of rapid inflation' before easing, worries about housing impact
07/21/2021 - The bond market is torn over the potential for higher inflation and lower growth
07/23/2021 - Earnings season has been great so far with profit margins holding up in the face of inflation
07/24/2021 - These stocks should benefit from rising inflation, ETF manager says
07/27/2021 - IMF warns that inflation could prove to be persistent and central banks may need to act
07/27/2021 - Wages are rising, but inflation may have given workers a 2% pay cut
07/29/2021 - Uruguay economy forecasted to grow 3,5% in 2021, with inflation above target, Central bank report
07/29/2021 - Fed leaves rates unchanged but admits inflation could force a change of policy
07/30/2021 - Key inflation indicator up 3.5% year over year in June for fastest gain since 1991
08/04/2021 - Fed Vice Chair Clarida anticipates rate hikes starting in 2023, sees upside risks to inflation
08/05/2021 - Bank of England keeps policy unchanged, warns of 'more pronounced' period of inflation
08/10/2021 - Consumer inflation likely to be another scorcher in July, economists say
08/11/2021 - July consumer prices jump 5.4%, but core inflation rises less than expected
08/11/2021 - Inflation was hot in July, but rent isn't showing up yet and could drive prices higher
08/11/2021 - U.S. stock futures mixed as market shrugs off inflation report
08/13/2021 - Argentina's inflation for July 2021 measured at 3%
08/13/2021 - Markets no longer fear inflation and stocks will continue to rally, HSBC says
08/15/2021 - Wage and food inflation are hitting restaurants. These stocks can still rise
08/15/2021 - What the July inflation reports tells us about the housing market
08/16/2021 - David Einhorn's inflation bets are paying off. Here are Greenlight's latest moves
08/26/2021 - Bullard says the Fed has to 'get going' on the taper, may need to get aggressive to stop inflation
08/26/2021 - Fed's Kaplan is worried about inflation and risk-taking and wants to announce taper in September
08/27/2021 - Key inflation gauge rises 3.6% from a year ago to tie biggest jump since the early 1990s
08/27/2021 - Powell's benign view on inflation is getting pushback at the Fed, and elsewhere
08/30/2021 - Pandemic, unemployment and inflation increasing Brazilian families debts
08/30/2021 - John Paulson says inflation will shoot much higher, and he's positioning with energy and gold bets
08/31/2021 - Euro zone inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key central bank meeting
08/31/2021 - Two more factors have popped up that add to the Fed's inflation worries
09/02/2021 - JPMorgan downgrades AB InBev to underweight, says inflation will hit earnings
09/03/2021 - Inflation could repeat the 1960s, when the Fed lost control, Niall Ferguson says
09/04/2021 - Uruguay's inflation for August above government targets
09/07/2021 - A sharp rise in wages is contributing to worries over inflation
09/08/2021 - ECB to kick off its tapering debate as inflation surges to a 10-year high
09/08/2021 - Businesses are feeling stronger inflation and paying higher wages, Fed's 'Beige Book' says
09/09/2021 - European Central Bank slows its bond purchases as euro zone inflation surges
09/10/2021 - Producer inflation accelerated in August, as wholesale prices rose record 8.3% from a year ago
09/10/2021 - Markets brace for hot consumer inflation report in the week ahead
09/13/2021 - Apollo CEO says inflation is everywhere in company's portfolio
09/13/2021 - Tuesday's CPI report likely to show inflation continuing to run hot, putting the Fed in tough spot
09/15/2021 - UK inflation rate posts biggest increase since records began
09/15/2021 - Argentina's August inflation set at 2.5% by Indec
09/15/2021 - Here's how inflation is hitting the online prices of everything from apparel to furniture
09/17/2021 - Inflation, a labor crunch and the delta variant pressure restaurants heading into fall, survey finds
09/23/2021 - Bank of England downgrades growth projections, warns inflation will climb above 4%
09/24/2021 - Costco, Nike and FedEx are warning there's more inflation set to hit consumers as holidays approach
09/27/2021 - Fed officials say they see a pullback in stimulus even with inflation cooling
09/27/2021 - Fed Chair Powell to warn Congress that inflation pressures could last longer than expected
09/29/2021 - New York Life Investments CEO says inflation will persist and reveals her top protection play
09/29/2021 - Fed Chair Powell calls inflation 'frustrating' and sees it running into next year
09/29/2021 - Buy these stocks with pricing power as inflation runs rampant, UBS says
09/29/2021 - Here are three ways one bond investor is looking to beat inflation
09/30/2021 - Starbucks shares downgraded on wage inflation and China growth concerns
10/01/2021 - Euro zone inflation hits highest level in 13 years as energy prices soar
10/01/2021 - Key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve hits another 30-year high
10/02/2021 - These high-yielding investments can protect against inflation risk, market analysts say
10/03/2021 - Inflation is going to be a much bigger problem than the Fed believes, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel warns
10/05/2021 - Yellen sees inflation staying higher for the next several months
10/05/2021 - Fed’s Evans sees inflation falling below central bank's 2% target after current rise subsides
10/07/2021 - UBS answers investors' toughest questions on inflation, China and more
10/08/2021 - Strong wage gains cast doubt that inflation is going away anytime soon
10/11/2021 - Argentina replaces domestic trade secretary in a move to curb inflation
10/12/2021 - Cathie Wood says exodus from high-cost cities will push down inflation
10/12/2021 - Inflation gauge should be hot again in September, and for months ahead
10/12/2021 - Stock futures fall slightly ahead of earnings and inflation report
10/12/2021 - Argentine inflation is world's fourth highest, says IMF
10/12/2021 - This manager's fund is up almost 20% this year. Here's how he beats the inflation jitters
10/12/2021 - Inflation: Price of top China soy sauce raised as costs surge
10/13/2021 - Double digit inflation in Brazil spiked by increasing fuel and food costs
10/14/2021 - Companies with pricing power are a great place to hide out as inflation hits, says Wolfe Research
10/14/2021 - Fed minutes: tapering round the corner but inflation remains controversial
10/19/2021 - Inflation is not going away any time soon. Here's how top financial advisors are handling it
10/19/2021 - Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s five measuring sticks on inflation aren’t holding up very well
10/20/2021 - Argentine food prices grow below overall inflation
10/20/2021 - Paul Tudor Jones says inflation could be worse than feared, biggest threat to markets and society
10/20/2021 - Paul Tudor Jones says crypto is his preferred inflation hedge over gold right now
10/21/2021 - Bank of America says the Fed is playing with fire by downplaying inflation and needs a new playbook
10/21/2021 - Biden's support fading fast, as CNBC survey finds concerns on the economy, Covid and inflation
10/21/2021 - Fed's Bostic sees interest rate hike coming next year as inflation lingers
10/22/2021 - Jeffrey Gundlach says inflation will stay above 4% through 2022
10/23/2021 - Brazil's Guedes pushing for higher interest rates to contain inflation
10/23/2021 - Jones, Icahn, Einhorn, Gundlach — Some of the biggest names in investing are betting on inflation
10/24/2021 - Inflation Swallowed Prosperity: Imran Khan Ally Backs Early Pak Polls
10/25/2021 - Goldman says these cheap stocks are insulated from inflation
10/25/2021 - Biden has few options to combat surging gas prices as voters grow concerned about inflation
10/26/2021 - Inflation In Pak Highest In 70 Years Under Imran Khan Rule: Report
10/27/2021 - European Central Bank expected to hold steady as economy slows and inflation soars
10/27/2021 - Inflation outpaces college tuition increases for the second year in a row
10/28/2021 - European Central Bank holds policy steady despite soaring inflation
10/29/2021 - Euro zone inflation rises to 4.1% for October, hitting a new 13-year high
10/29/2021 - Labor shortage, supply constraints and inflation hold back economy trying to emerge from pandemic
10/29/2021 - Inflation notches a fresh 30-year high as measured by the Fed's favorite gauge
10/29/2021 - Small cap stocks fall behind as companies are less equipped to battle supply issues, inflation
10/31/2021 - Where to get the best rates on your emergency savings amid rising inflation
11/02/2021 - How inflation is changing the way wealthy investors think about the market
11/02/2021 - These stocks perform the best when inflation is rising, Wolfe Research says
11/03/2021 - Bank of England could be about to hike rates in the face of surging inflation
11/05/2021 - Inflation: Global food prices hit fresh 10-year high, UN says
11/05/2021 - More Brazilians in debt amid growing inflation
11/06/2021 - Brazil cuts down import tariffs to fight growing inflation
11/08/2021 - Fed Vice Chair Clarida says another year of inflation like this one would not be 'a policy success'
11/09/2021 - Bitcoin vs. gold: Two leading authorities on the precious metal unpack the inflation hedge battle
11/09/2021 - Venezuela's inflation slowing down but still very high
11/09/2021 - Democrats hope Biden's economic bills win over voters who are worried about inflation
11/09/2021 - Stock futures are flat on Tuesday ahead of key inflation data
11/10/2021 - U.S. consumer prices jump 6.2% in October, the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years
11/10/2021 - Big business bosses are warning that supply chain issues and inflation are here to stay
11/10/2021 - Gold, bitcoin lead gains in inflation hedges following biggest CPI jump in 3 decades
11/10/2021 - Joe Biden Says Inflation "Top Priority" As US Prices Hit 30-Year High
11/10/2021 - Inflation has taken away all the wage gains for workers and then some
11/10/2021 - Wharton’s Siegel expects the Fed will soon get ‘serious’ on inflation and that’s bad for stocks
11/10/2021 - Inflation might be peaking, according to one key economic indicator
11/10/2021 - Best trades on CNBC Wednesday: Rivian's public debut, Cramer on Mastercard and inflation safe havens
11/10/2021 - Stock futures are flat after sell-off induced by hot inflation data
11/10/2021 - Asia-Pacific stocks mixed after data shows U.S. consumer inflation surged in October
11/10/2021 - Credit Suisse names a raft of U.S. and European stocks to buy as inflation fears spike
11/11/2021 - With few real options to halt inflation, Biden offers sympathy and potential supply chain fixes
11/11/2021 - Stock futures rise slightly as Wall Street looks to avoid losing week amid high inflation
11/12/2021 - Here’s how rising inflation may lead to higher tax bills
11/12/2021 - Inflation remains the hot topic in week ahead as Walmart and other key retailers report
11/14/2021 - Buffett disciple Guy Spier has 2 ways to beat inflation — without gold or bitcoin
11/15/2021 - Inflation fueled by new green policies will boost these stocks and sectors, strategist says
11/15/2021 - Fed is losing credibility over its inflation narrative, Mohamed El-Erian says
11/15/2021 - GOP report shows inflation hurts low-income Americans the most, blames Democrats for price jumps
11/15/2021 - How inflation, Medicare and taxes could reduce your 2022 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
11/15/2021 - Fundstrat's Tom Lee explains why tech stocks can support the market even as inflation rises
11/15/2021 - Goldman says inflation will worsen over the winter before easing, but others aren't so sure
11/15/2021 - These stocks with pricing power will thrive despite soaring inflation, Credit Suisse says
11/16/2021 - IBM CEO says inflation fears could trigger 'some chaos'
11/16/2021 - Retail sales rise faster than expected in October as inflation pushes prices up
11/17/2021 - UK inflation surges to a 10-year high of 4.2%, worse than expected
11/17/2021 - Ignore 'hysterical people' — inflation is not here to stay, economist says
11/17/2021 - Walmart and Target clash with investors over strategy to keep prices low despite inflation
11/17/2021 - European markets head for flat open after inflation data hit sentiment
11/19/2021 - MKM Partners upgrades Walmart to buy, says it can handle inflation better than its peers
11/20/2021 - If you don’t get a 6% raise this year, you aren’t necessarily taking a pay cut due to inflation
11/21/2021 - Market is ‘one more bad inflation report’ away from a correction, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel warns
11/22/2021 - Biden picks Jerome Powell to lead the Fed for a second term as the U.S. battles Covid and inflation
11/22/2021 - Joe Biden To Keep Powell As US Federal Chief Amid Inflation Surge
11/23/2021 - Kevin O'Leary on U.S. spending plan: 'The last thing we need is an inflation bill'
11/23/2021 - Rising inflation and a hot housing market: What you need to know about buying a home right now
11/23/2021 - Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says the Fed must move faster to fight inflation
11/24/2021 - Not since Americans came home from World War II has inflation run through the economy like it is now
11/24/2021 - Key inflation figure for the Fed up 4.1% year over year, the highest since January 1991
11/24/2021 - Fed members ready to raise rates if inflation continues to run high, meeting minutes show
11/24/2021 - Inflation is sticking around – and Biden will have to wait it out like the rest of us
11/27/2021 - The current inflation run is similar to other episodes, but with important differences
11/28/2021 - Massive inflation will likely push Fed to hike rates six times before 2024: Federated Hermes
11/29/2021 - Biden to host CEOs to discuss holiday shopping supply chain issues, inflation
11/29/2021 - Powell to tell Senate omicron variant poses downside risk to economy, complicates inflation picture
11/29/2021 - Rolling back U.S.-China tariffs would ease inflation in the U.S., former Treasury secretary says
11/30/2021 - Euro zone inflation rate hits a record 4.9% for November
12/01/2021 - Oil may hit $150 and a surge could 'definitely escalate an inflation scare,' says Jefferies
12/01/2021 - US Fed chairman warns inflation will stay around longer than expected
12/01/2021 - Powell's pivot on inflation turns the trader pandemic playbook on its head
12/02/2021 - ECB faces calls to be clearer on inflation after Fed's Powell drops 'transitory'
12/03/2021 - Fed's inflation pivot could be catastrophic for stocks, fund manager says
12/03/2021 - IMF urges the Fed to speed up monetary policy tightening amid mounting inflation fears
12/04/2021 - Inflation beats the Fed: the word "transitory" eliminated from forecasts
12/06/2021 - Morgan Stanley: These 11 global stocks will benefit as inflation stays ‘higher for longer'
12/07/2021 - The latest sign of President Biden's inflation politics problem is on Main Street
12/08/2021 - Inflation once again brings on increase in poverty throghout Paraguay
12/08/2021 - Chile's inflation: the highest since December 2008; Central Bank expected to further raise basic rate
12/08/2021 - Americans plan robust spending this holiday season, but worry about inflation, supply bottlenecks
12/09/2021 - Anthony Scaramucci says he sees inflation as transitory, not a long-term problem
12/09/2021 - Google execs tell employees they won't raise pay companywide to match inflation
12/09/2021 - Investors brace for the highest inflation reading in nearly 40 years
12/09/2021 - Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation data
12/09/2021 - Asia-Pacific markets decline in early trade as investors await U.S. inflation data
12/10/2021 - Brazil raised the benchmark interest rate to 9,25% to try and contain inflation
12/10/2021 - Inflation surged 6.8% in November, even more than expected, to fastest rate since 1982
12/10/2021 - As inflation reaches historic proportions, here’s Jefferies' stock-picking playbook to navigate it
12/10/2021 - Hot inflation report was probably the best the White House could have hoped for at this point
12/11/2021 - Brazil 12 month inflation in November at an eighteen year record of 10,74%
12/12/2021 - Workers should expect a bigger raise, but that it still won’t match inflation
12/13/2021 - El-Erian says 'transitory' was the 'worst inflation call in the history' of the Fed
12/13/2021 - These two popular stocks have enough pricing power to withstand inflation, traders say
12/13/2021 - Stock futures tick higher ahead of key inflation data, Fed meeting
12/15/2021 - UK inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key Bank of England meeting
12/15/2021 - European Central Bank heads into pivotal policy meeting with inflation and omicron infections rising
12/15/2021 - Argentina's November inflation “only” 2.5%
12/15/2021 - Why the Fed's pivot on inflation is hitting certain tech stocks so hard, while helping Apple
12/15/2021 - The majority of Fed members forecast three interest rate hikes in 2022 to fight inflation
12/16/2021 - Fed faces inflation: taper concludes in March and three 0,25% rate hikes by end of 2022
12/16/2021 - Art Cashin sees inflation peaking soon and other surprises for the market in 2022
12/16/2021 - Credit Suisse names its top global stock picks to beat rising inflation
12/17/2021 - Retailers head into the final holiday sprint dogged by mild weather, a Covid surge and inflation
12/17/2021 - Bank of England says omicron poses 'two-sided' risk to inflation outlook after shock rate hike
12/22/2021 - Record Sri Lanka Inflation As Food Crisis Looms
12/26/2021 - "Highlight Pak Inflation": Twitter Trolls Imran Khan Over Leopard Video
12/29/2021 - Argentines expect in 2022, another record breaking inflation year, 51,3%
01/03/2022 - Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil
01/03/2022 - Peru's inflation the highest in 13 years
01/10/2022 - Venezuela's inflation for the year 2021 reaches "only" 686.4%
01/12/2022 - Brazil's inflation for 2021 reaches 10.06%
01/13/2022 - World economy is facing Covid-19, inflation and policy uncertainty, Global Economic Prospects
01/17/2022 - Annual inflation in Patagonia reached 51,6% in 2021, despite many government regulated prices
01/19/2022 - US Inflation Control Will "Be A Haul": Joe Biden Amid Low Approval Rating
01/24/2022 - Global Inflation: Brazil's Guedes and Europe's Lagarde have opposing positions
01/26/2022 - ECLAC needs to set aside four rogue countries to measure inflation for year 2021
01/27/2022 - WaPo tells Americans not to fret over local inflation: Argentina is worse off
01/28/2022 - Chile raises reference rate to 5,5% to combat inflation: More could come
02/03/2022 - Brazil rises Selic interest rates amid growing inflation
02/04/2022 - Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?
02/10/2022 - US Inflation Spikes To 7.5% In January, Highest In 40 Years
02/16/2022 - Inflation remains strong in Chile; Central bank expected to take reference rate to 8% next May
02/16/2022 - Argentina's inflation reaches 3.9% in January
02/17/2022 - Patagonia January inflation 3,6%, double the Falklands' annual retail prices index
02/18/2022 - Argentina’s Central Bank raises interest rates amid growing inflation
02/21/2022 - IMF's Kristalina Georgieva: “We must fight inflation without impairing the recovery”
02/26/2022 - US inflation in January at a four decades high, and still has to peak
03/01/2022 - What Biden Said On Inflation, Abortion Rights In 1st State Of Union Speech
03/06/2022 - Russia Sanctions Fallout: Inflation, Black Marketing Rise, Payments Fail
03/09/2022 - Argentina's monthly inflation above that of Venezuela in 2022
03/10/2022 - February inflation in Chile moderates but still high; beware of consequences of the Russia/Ukraine war
03/13/2022 - "Not In Politics For Aloo, Tamatar Rates": Imran Khan On Pak Inflation
03/13/2022 - Tesla, SpaceX Facing Significant Inflation Pressure: Elon Musk
03/16/2022 - Argentina's inflation for February of 2022 reaches 4.7%
03/19/2022 - Argentine President announces measures to curb inflation
03/23/2022 - Forum of Brazilian Governors agrees on tax freezing to curb inflation
04/05/2022 - Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests
04/06/2022 - Paraguay advised to monitor inflation and tackle State spending
04/08/2022 - Venezuela's monthly inflation stays within one-digit figures
04/08/2022 - Argentina: Wage bargaining cushions margin to fight inflation
04/09/2022 - Chile's inflation for March above market projections
04/11/2022 - Brazil's inflation for March 2022 disclosed: highest in 28 years
04/13/2022 - Viral Video: Bird Appears To Poop On Biden During His Inflation Speech
04/14/2022 - Argentina's Central Bank raises reference rate to cope with inflation
04/15/2022 - "Inflation pandemic" displaces Covid-19 in leading countries
04/16/2022 - Inflation in LatAm highest in 15 years, IMF says
04/19/2022 - Record, two Falklands' full year inflation in a month in Argentina
04/21/2022 - IMF: inflation is Argentina's main threat
04/25/2022 - UK inflation: Salmon farming company agrees to pay above the real Living Wage, Ł10.40 per hour
04/25/2022 - Milei gets 12,000 people to attend class on inflation in Mendoza
04/26/2022 - Chilean president pledges food subsidies for vulnerable families; inflation the highest in three decades
05/03/2022 - Brazil ready to take advantage of the "food inflation" despite higher production costs
05/04/2022 - Uruguay's inflation stable in April but still above target figures
05/06/2022 - Bank of England combats inflation by increasing base rate interest to 1%
05/06/2022 - Brazil hikes interest rate to its highest in five years, 12,75%, to fight double digit inflation
05/07/2022 - Venezuela's inflation for April 2022 stands at 4.4%
05/10/2022 - More inflation in the pipeline for Argentina: estimates of 65,1% for 2022
05/13/2022 - Argentina's inflation for April of 2022 set at 6% – worst YoY data in 30 years
05/18/2022 - Uruguay central bank increases rate, anticipates a 'contractive monetary policy' to combat inflation
05/19/2022 - Monetary Aid For Ukraine, Global Food Crisis, Inflation To Top G7 Agenda
05/19/2022 - April inflation in UK, highest in 40 years with worsening prospects before it moderates
05/19/2022 - Brazilian government lowers tariffs on eleven products to help with inflation
05/19/2022 - Global Markets Stumble On Recession Fears, Rising Inflation
05/21/2022 - "Can't Afford To...": Record Inflation Puts Pressure On UK Government
05/23/2022 - Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Is Taking Steps To Combat Short-Term Inflation
06/04/2022 - Uruguay's inflation above target but exports hit new records
06/09/2022 - Snoop Dogg Gives His Full-Time Blunt Roller A Raise Amid Inflation
06/10/2022 - Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years
06/13/2022 - Why is inflation in US higher than elsewhere?
06/16/2022 - Brazil's central bank raises Selic rate to 13,75%, hoping to contain inflation
06/17/2022 - Not Our Fault: Russia's Putin On Global Inflation
06/19/2022 - Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you
06/23/2022 - Brazil: Inflation and GDP projections up from March figures
06/28/2022 - BCB head says worst part of inflation in Brazil is over
07/05/2022 - Sri Lankan PM Vows To Reduce Country's Inflation Rate To 6% By 2025
07/11/2022 - Rishi Sunak Vows To Tackle Inflation In Pitch To Be UK PM
07/12/2022 - Inflation in Chile at record level since June 1994
07/12/2022 - Euro-zone inflation, things will get worse before they begin to improve
07/18/2022 - Brazilian businessmen eye Paraguayan move to escape inflation
07/18/2022 - Chile injects US$ 25 billion liquidity to contain the exchange rate and inflation
07/25/2022 - Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation
08/06/2022 - UK PM Hopeful Rishi Sunak's Stark Inflation Warning
08/09/2022 - Slight improvement in Brazil's inflation forecast
08/09/2022 - Inflation in Chile at its highest level since March 1994
08/10/2022 - Brazil's inflation for July 2022 best in 42 years
08/12/2022 - BCRA raises interest rates to bring down inflation projections
08/12/2022 - Hectic July shoots up Argentina's inflation
08/17/2022 - US: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law
08/22/2022 - Fuel goes up at pumps in Argentine, but below inflation
08/23/2022 - World Bank's New Warning On Sri Lanka Amid Severe Food Price Inflation
08/24/2022 - Inflation in Argentina hits working-class neighborhoods harder
08/26/2022 - Ukraine conflict, inflation, tighter monetary policy slowing down global trade, WTO quarter report
08/27/2022 - Federal Reserve pledges to keep lowering inflation, "until we are confident the job is done"
08/30/2022 - Deadly Pakistan Floods Could Trigger 'Back-Breaking' Food Inflation
09/09/2022 - Euro zone adopts an aggressive rates policy: "inflation remains too high and is likely to stay"
09/13/2022 - US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices
09/15/2022 - Fuel prices help tame, slightly, UK August inflation but food prices keep soaring
09/15/2022 - US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars
09/21/2022 - US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle
09/21/2022 - Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August
09/22/2022 - With inflation soothing, Brazilian central bank leaves basic Selic interest rate unchanged at 13,75%
10/11/2022 - Argentina burdened by high inflation and multiple exchange rates
10/13/2022 - Chile ups TPM to curb inflation
10/13/2022 - US inflation rises more than expected in September
10/18/2022 - September inflation in Patagonia reached 6,1% and 66,2% in nine months
10/18/2022 - Inflation projections in Brazil fall yet again
10/22/2022 - Pakistan's Annual Inflation Soars To 27.13%: Report
10/24/2022 - Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'
10/31/2022 - COP27 Climate Summit To Test Resolve Of World Battling War, Inflation
11/01/2022 - Inflation forecast adjusted downward in Paraguay
11/01/2022 - Central banks and stubborn inflation, to Hike, Early to Thrive?
11/01/2022 - Argentine wages trail inflation
11/02/2022 - Protests In Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Against Inflation, Tax Hikes
11/10/2022 - Chile's interannual inflation on downward path
11/10/2022 - Cost of living: Shares jump in US and Asia as inflation cools
11/14/2022 - Argentine Labor Minister said inflation is not a priority but Qatar World Cup
11/16/2022 - Indec says Argentina's inflation for October reached 6.3%
11/16/2022 - UK Inflation Soars, Now Highest In 41 Years
11/17/2022 - UK's double shock, highest inflation in 41 years and a draconian Autumn budget
11/18/2022 - Inflation projections in Brazil lowered yet again
11/19/2022 - Nepal Votes Amid Looming Inflation, Political Stability Concerns
11/22/2022 - Fourth Kirchner government climax, 12 month food inflation at 100%
11/28/2022 - Caps on fuel prices announced to curb Argentina's inflation
12/06/2022 - Brazil's Central Bank adjusts 2022 inflation projections by 0.01%
12/07/2022 - Slight drop in Uruguayan inflation reported through new measurement
12/11/2022 - Brazilian central bank keeps Selic rate at 13,75%; anticipates hawkish approach to combat future inflation
12/13/2022 - US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall
12/15/2022 - Study shows inflation slowing down in Brazil
12/15/2022 - Fed raises interest rates by 50 points to 4,5%, but US inflation at 7,11% is still far from the 2% target
12/16/2022 - Argentina's inflation for November set at 4.9%
12/19/2022 - Slight adjustment to Brazil's inflation projection for 2022
12/25/2022 - World Economy Headed For Recession In 2023 As Inflation Rises: Report
01/31/2023 - UK Retail Giant Tesco To Fire 2,000 As Inflation Hikes Costs
02/01/2023 - Pakistan Inflation At 48-Year-High, Just Enough Cash For 3 Weeks Of Import
02/02/2023 - Fed admits inflation cooling, but more evidence needed that "the disinflationary process has started"
02/02/2023 - Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites
02/05/2023 - BCRA's REM report forecasts 2023 inflation in Argentina will reach 97.6%
02/10/2023 - What Life Is Like In Crisis-Hit Pakistan As Inflation Soars
02/11/2023 - "Tight money ahead for months to come", anticipates the UD Fed unpleased with inflation
02/14/2023 - January inflation in Argentine higher than expected
02/15/2023 - Inflation in Argentina reaches 6% in January
02/15/2023 - UK's inflation reached 10,1% in January, National Stats Office
02/25/2023 - Pakistan's Weekly Inflation Crosses 40 Percent For 1st Time In 5 Months
03/09/2023 - Chile shows negative inflation in February
03/15/2023 - Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark
03/15/2023 - Argentina's interannual inflation reaches three digits
04/01/2023 - Pak's Inflation At 50-Year High, 20 Killed In Stampede For Food In 10 Days
04/06/2023 - Lula's administration announces orthodox fiscal goals, to help combat inflation expectations
04/08/2023 - Argentina: inflation projections take turn for the worse
04/12/2023 - Brazilian inflation decelerates in March
04/15/2023 - Argentina: Inflation in March reaches 7.7%
04/16/2023 - Argentine Cabinet Chief admits war against inflation is being lost
04/16/2023 - Lower-income groups less affected by Brazil's inflation
04/19/2023 - UK twelve month inflation in March eases to 10,1%, but Food remains strong having risen 19,1%
04/24/2023 - Argentine inflation has the country printing money in France, Malta, Spain, China and Brazil
04/25/2023 - Age, Inflation: Challenges For Biden, 80, As He Announces Re-Election Bid
04/25/2023 - Buying banknotes to survive Zimbabwe's sky-high inflation
05/06/2023 - Central Bank report corrects Argentina's inflation projections upwards
05/13/2023 - Argentina: April's monthly inflation set at 8.4%
05/15/2023 - Food Shortages, Runaway Inflation: No End In Sight To Sudan's Brutal War
05/16/2023 - Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope
05/20/2023 - Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt
05/22/2023 - IMF: Uruguay excels, predicts 2% growth, 7% inflation, 8.1% unemployment in 2023.
05/23/2023 - Argentina introduces new banknote amid high inflation
05/24/2023 - IMF improves UK economy forecast for this year but "inflation remains stubbornly high"
05/25/2023 - Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy
06/02/2023 - Inflation Jumps To Record 37.97% In Crisis-Hit Pakistan
06/06/2023 - Falklands: with an inflation index of 6,1%, salaries increase in budget of 3%, trigger long debate
06/08/2023 - OECD: UK inflation highest this year; BoE rate could peak 5,25%
06/08/2023 - IMF suggests immigration could help UK with inflation and labor shortage

IMF suggests immigration could help UK with inflation and labor shortage

Published: 06/08/2023 in MercoPress

IMF's Gita Gopinath told BBC Newsnight that “with inflation as high as it is... there are benefits to having workers come in” Immigration that fills gaps in the domestic jobs market can help push down UK inflation, the deputy head of the International Monetary Fund has said. However British prime minister Rishi Sunak has insisted rates of legal immigration are "too high"

OECD: UK inflation highest this year; BoE rate could peak 5,25%

Published: 06/08/2023 in MercoPress

Among countries analyzed in the OECD economic outlook, only Argentina (125%) and Turkey are expected to have a higher headline rate than the UK this year OECD, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development anticipated the UK will experience the highest level of inflation among all advanced economies this year. UK is set to report a headline inflation of 6.9% this year, above the OECD average of 6.6% for 2023.

Falklands: with an inflation index of 6,1%, salaries increase in budget of 3%, trigger long debate

Published: 06/06/2023 in MercoPress

MLA Roberts had earlier noted that the 3% cost of living award proposed for government employees did not reflect “the real terms increase which we know is 6.1% at September RPI” It briefly appeared the Falkland Islands Budget process was going to be delayed this year when MLA Leona Roberts supported by MLA Mark Pollard asked for “elements” of the 2023 Budget to be taken back to Budget Select Committee for further public consultation and engagement.

Inflation Jumps To Record 37.97% In Crisis-Hit Pakistan

Published: 06/02/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Troubles continued to mount for an embattled Pakistan today, with official data revealing a rise in its annual inflation to a record 37.97 per cent in May. Pakistan's figure is the highest in South Asia, ahead of Sri Lanka

Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy

Published: 05/25/2023 in BBC News - World

Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.

IMF improves UK economy forecast for this year but "inflation remains stubbornly high"

Published: 05/24/2023 in MercoPress

The IMF said inflation “remains stubbornly high” and that higher interest rates will need to remain in place if it is to be brought down. Improved prospects for the UK economy according to the latest report from the IMF. The Fund said UK is expected to avoid a recession this year, with the economy growing 0,4% in 2023, compared to the a previous forecast of a 0,3% contraction last year.

Argentina introduces new banknote amid high inflation

Published: 05/23/2023 in MercoPress

The new banknote features the images of Cecilia Grierson, the first female physician to graduate in 1889, and Ramón Carrillo, promoter of social medicine. Argentina launched the AR$ 2,000 banknote on Monday, with a value slightly exceeding US$ 4 in the unofficial exchange rate. It will be the highest denomination banknote in a country where year-on-year inflation has reached 108%.

IMF: Uruguay excels, predicts 2% growth, 7% inflation, 8.1% unemployment in 2023.

Published: 05/22/2023 in MercoPress

IMF praises Uruguay's performance and anticipates 2% growth, 7% inflation and 8,1% unemployment in 2023 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Uruguay on May 15, 2023, with prospects for this year anticipating 2% growth, declining inflation in the range of 7%, unemployment of 8,1% and a GDP of 81 bullion US dollars.

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

Published: 05/20/2023 in BBC News - World

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

Published: 05/16/2023 in BBC News - World

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis.

Food Shortages, Runaway Inflation: No End In Sight To Sudan's Brutal War

Published: 05/15/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

One month since Sudan's conflict erupted, its capital is a desolate war zone where terrorised families huddle in their homes as gun battles rage in the dusty, deserted streets outside.

Argentina: April's monthly inflation set at 8.4%

Published: 05/13/2023 in MercoPress

Prices go up “just in case,” President Fernández explained before the Indec announced April's results Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) Friday announced that inflation for the month of April of 2023 was 8.4%, way above all projections. Interannually, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 108.8% and the accumulated variation in the first four months of the year was 32%. It is the highest monthly inflation since April 2002 (10.4%) and the highest year-on-year figure since 1991. Since Alberto Fernández took office in December 2019, prices increased 448%.

Central Bank report corrects Argentina's inflation projections upwards

Published: 05/06/2023 in MercoPress

For the next twelve months, the REM anticipates inflation will reach 146.5%. According to the Argentine Central Bank's (BCRA) Market Expectations Survey (Relevamiento de Expectativas de Mercado - REM) report published Friday, the panel of economists issuing that document has made an upward correction to their inflation forecasts for 2023, placing it at 126.4%, or 16.4 percentage points above April's projections, while last month's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is believed to be of 7.5%. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) will release the official data on May 12.

Buying banknotes to survive Zimbabwe's sky-high inflation

Published: 04/25/2023 in BBC News - World

Soaring prices and widespread unemployment are forcing Zimbabweans to seek new ways to earn money.

Age, Inflation: Challenges For Biden, 80, As He Announces Re-Election Bid

Published: 04/25/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden announced today he will seek a second term in 2024, plunging at the record age of 80 into a campaign that could set up a rematch against Donald Trump.

Argentine inflation has the country printing money in France, Malta, Spain, China and Brazil

Published: 04/24/2023 in MercoPress

The 1,000 Pesos bill was first launched in November 2017. At the time was equivalent to US$ 57, but currently US$ 4,47 at the official rate, and US$ 2,35 in the street or blue market. The explosive inflation situation in chaotic Argentina, close to 120% in twelve months, with the CPI at 7,7% in March ( and roaring during the three weeks of April) is showing that the country is incapable of supplying the necessary demand for bills and thus must appeal to the printing in foreign mint houses, of billions of Argentine bills.

UK twelve month inflation in March eases to 10,1%, but Food remains strong having risen 19,1%

Published: 04/19/2023 in MercoPress

The Wednesday release was slightly above market expectations of 9.8% meaning the rate has remained above the 10% mark for a seventh consecutive period According to the Office for National Statistics, the consumer price inflation rate in the United Kingdom eased to 10.1% year-on-year in March 2023, down from 10.4% the month before.

Lower-income groups less affected by Brazil's inflation

Published: 04/16/2023 in MercoPress

Higher-income households were impacted to a lesser extent in the transportation category because of the 5.3% drop in airline tickets Inflation in Brazil decelerated for all income brackets in the month of March, according to a report from the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) released Friday, Agencia Brasil reported.

Argentine Cabinet Chief admits war against inflation is being lost

Published: 04/16/2023 in MercoPress

If the opposition wins this year's elections it would mean more inflation and poverty, Rossi said Argentina's Cabinet Chief Agustín Rossi admitted the administration of President Alberto Fernández was losing the battle with inflation. “We thought we were getting there, but we weren't,” Rossi was quoted as saying by local media. “Nobody can be happy, least of all us”, he added.

Argentina: Inflation in March reaches 7.7%

Published: 04/15/2023 in MercoPress

The average inflation was 7.7% but lettuce went up 58.5% Inflation for the month of March was reported to have reached 7.7% for a 104.3% interannual and 21.7% in the first quarter of 2023, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) said Friday. In February, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 6.6%.

Brazilian inflation decelerates in March

Published: 04/12/2023 in MercoPress

TVs, stereos, and computers fell in March Brazil's National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA), which measures the country's official inflation, reached 0.71% in March, decelerating in relation to February, when it was 0.84%, and reaching the lowest level since January 2021, it was announced Tuesday.

Argentina: inflation projections take turn for the worse

Published: 04/08/2023 in MercoPress

The Central Bank's survey showed inflation will not fall below 6% monthly, at least until September Leading Argentine economists foresee the country's inflation in 2023 might reach 110%, a 10.2 % increase from previous projections, it was explained in Buenos Aires. The projection thus reached three digits for the first time since the REM was implemented.

Lula's administration announces orthodox fiscal goals, to help combat inflation expectations

Published: 04/06/2023 in MercoPress

The fiscal framework proposed by Fernando Haddad combines a looser spending cap with primary budget targets. First reactions of markets have been positive The Brazilian administration of President Lula da Silva finally unveiled new fiscal rules to try and balance limits on spending growth, which have collided with promises of higher social programs, government investment, and independent central bank high-interest rates, all of which have created uncertainty about his commitment to combat inflation.

Pak's Inflation At 50-Year High, 20 Killed In Stampede For Food In 10 Days

Published: 04/01/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit 35.37 percent in March -- the highest in nearly five decades -- as the government scrambled to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions to unlock a desperately needed bailout.

Argentina's interannual inflation reaches three digits

Published: 03/15/2023 in MercoPress

The annual target of 60% for 2023 is beginning to look unattainable, Economy Ministry sources admitted Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February of 2023 was reported to stand at 6.6%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec), which resulted in interannual inflation of 102.5%. In this scenario, Economy Ministry sources quoted by Buenos Aires media admitted the possibility of not meeting the 60% annual target outlined in the 2023 Budget.

Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

Published: 03/15/2023 in BBC News - World

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s.

Chile shows negative inflation in February

Published: 03/09/2023 in MercoPress

Central Bank President Rosanna Costa said the economy was taking longer to cool down Chile recorded a 0.1% decrease in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of February of 2023 for an interannual 11.9% increase, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported in Santiago Wednesday. It was the first negative monthly variation since November 2020.

Pakistan's Weekly Inflation Crosses 40 Percent For 1st Time In 5 Months

Published: 02/25/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Consumer prices rose significantly in the outgoing week on the back of onions, chicken, eggs, rice, cigarettes and fuel, official data showed on Friday, driving the weekly inflation to over 40 per cent for the first time in over five months.

UK's inflation reached 10,1% in January, National Stats Office

Published: 02/15/2023 in MercoPress

The largest downward contribution in both the CPIH and CPI annual inflation rates between Dec 2022 and Jan 2023 came from transport, restaurants and hotels United Kingdom's twelve-month Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reached 10.1% in January against the 10.5% increase recorded in December while missing estimates of a 10.3% print, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. The index keeps moving away from its highest level since January 1981 at 11.1% last year.

Inflation in Argentina reaches 6% in January

Published: 02/15/2023 in MercoPress

Projections for February and March have a floor of 6%, it was reported Inflation in Argentina reached 6% in January of 2023, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) released Tuesday, which also showed the interannual consumer price index went up 98.8%. It was the highest monthly rate since 1991 when it reached 84%.

January inflation in Argentine higher than expected

Published: 02/14/2023 in MercoPress

Many measures adopted by Economy Minister Sergio Massa are backfiring ahead of this year's presidential elections Argentine authorities are admitting that inflation in January of 2023 was "high" and that in that scenario meeting the targets agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not be easy. At the same time, Economy Ministry teams were reported to be planning new batches of measures to reverse the negative impact of prices going up, it was reported in Buenos Aires.

"Tight money ahead for months to come", anticipates the UD Fed unpleased with inflation

Published: 02/11/2023 in MercoPress

Waller said the Fed needs to maintain its current plan of action, which has seen eight interest rate hikes since March 2022. The United States Federal Reserve is not satisfied with the evolution of inflation in the country and has warned the fight is not over, and could possibly result in higher interest rates that those markets are anticipating and despite of growing fears they could lead to a recession.

What Life Is Like In Crisis-Hit Pakistan As Inflation Soars

Published: 02/10/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

As Pakistan lurches from one crisis to another, citizens are taking to the streets to protest a duel economic and political meltdown with little precedent in the nations post-independence history.

BCRA's REM report forecasts 2023 inflation in Argentina will reach 97.6%

Published: 02/05/2023 in MercoPress

The new inflationary projections would mean a 0.8% improvement from 2022's figures but still one of the worst in the world With a Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2023 expected at 5.6%, Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) issued a report Friday forecasting that inflation for the entire year would be 97.6% while the country's Gross Domestic Product (the sum of all services and goods traded) will only grow by 0.5%.

Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

Published: 02/02/2023 in BBC News - World

The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country's annual inflation rate soared to 95% lass year.

Fed admits inflation cooling, but more evidence needed that "the disinflationary process has started"

Published: 02/02/2023 in MercoPress

Powell stressed it was too soon to declare victory over the worst inflation bout in four decades: “We will need substantially more evidence to be confident” The Federal Reserve following a two day meeting announced it decided on Wednesday to raise its key interest rate a quarter point arguing that although inflation is easing it is still too high, and did not discard further rate hikes could be needed since more evidence is needed to be confident inflation is in a sustained downward path. The increase was the eighth since March.

Pakistan Inflation At 48-Year-High, Just Enough Cash For 3 Weeks Of Import

Published: 02/01/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Inflation has risen to a 48-year high in crisis-hit Pakistan, where the International Monetary Fund is visiting for urgent talks.

UK Retail Giant Tesco To Fire 2,000 As Inflation Hikes Costs

Published: 01/31/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Supermarket group Tesco, the biggest retailer in Britain, announced Tuesday plans to slash about 2,100 jobs, as sky-high inflation hikes costs.

World Economy Headed For Recession In 2023 As Inflation Rises: Report

Published: 12/25/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The world faces a recession in 2023 higher borrowing costs aimed at tackling inflation cause a number of economies to contract, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.

Slight adjustment to Brazil's inflation projection for 2022

Published: 12/19/2022 in MercoPress

Brazil's Central Bank now says the IPCA will grow by 5.76% instead of 5.79% Brazil's National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA) is now expected to have grown 5.76% by the end of the year, a marginal drop from the 5.79% projected in the previous Focus Bulletin weekly report by South America's largest country's Central Bank.

Argentina's inflation for November set at 4.9%

Published: 12/16/2022 in MercoPress

November's CPI was also the lowest since the 4.7% recorded in February Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.9% in November for an accumulated 85.3% in the first eleven months of the year, according to a report released Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec).

Fed raises interest rates by 50 points to 4,5%, but US inflation at 7,11% is still far from the 2% target

Published: 12/15/2022 in MercoPress

Fed chairman Jerome Powell has described the job market as out of balance, with more job openings than there are available workers to fill them In a unanimous decision the United States Federal Reserve FOMC raised interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday, as it continues to battle a stubborn inflation, but the increase was lower than the three-quarter point which it had implemented seven times since last March, from zero to 4,5%.

Study shows inflation slowing down in Brazil

Published: 12/15/2022 in MercoPress

The Ipea Inflation Indicator by income bracket is released monthly. According to a study released Wednesday, Brazil's inflation in November was below that of October for all income groups.

US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

Published: 12/13/2022 in BBC News - World

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

Brazilian central bank keeps Selic rate at 13,75%; anticipates hawkish approach to combat future inflation

Published: 12/11/2022 in MercoPress

Chair Roberto Campos Neto and Copom are concerned about the economic impact of past rate hikes, and investor anxiety about Brazil’s weakening spending outlook The Brazilian central bank maintained the benchmark Selic at 13.75% for a third consecutive meeting this week, as expected by all analysts. It was the last rate meeting before Lula da Silva assumes the country’s presidency on January first.

Slight drop in Uruguayan inflation reported through new measurement

Published: 12/07/2022 in MercoPress

Food and nonalcoholic beverages played a key role in the new figures Uruguay's inflation for the month of November of 2022 showed a -0.28% variation according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) report released Monday. With these data, the accumulated CPI increase for the year reached 8.57% and 8.46% interannually (in the last 12 months).

Brazil's Central Bank adjusts 2022 inflation projections by 0.01%

Published: 12/06/2022 in MercoPress

All projections are slightly above the BCB's National Monetary Council targets Brazil's yearly inflation has been projected to reach 5.92% by the end of 2022, a 0.01% increase from last week's estimates, according to the Central Bank's (BCB) bulletin released Monday, while the Gross Domestic Product is expected to close at 3.05%.

Caps on fuel prices announced to curb Argentina's inflation

Published: 11/28/2022 in MercoPress

Gasoline went up far below overall inflation Argentina's Superminister of Economy, Industry and Agriculture Sergio Massa reached an agreement with oil companies whereby fuel joins the list of care-for prices. Hence, the price at pumps may not go up above a 4% monthly ceiling until March, it was announced in Buenos Aires.

Fourth Kirchner government climax, 12 month food inflation at 100%

Published: 11/22/2022 in MercoPress

In the 12 months to October the Basic Food Basket inflation climbed 100,8% and 93,1% for the Total Food Basket The basic food basket, CBA, in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego province, Argentina soared 9,5% during October while the overall food basket, CBT, 9%, according to the latest figures from Indec, the country's stats office. This is 50% higher than the inflation rate for the month of October which stood at 6,3%.

Nepal Votes Amid Looming Inflation, Political Stability Concerns

Published: 11/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Nepalis were voting on Sunday in a general election that few expect to bring drastic change - or a government able to quickly revive one of the slowest-growing economies in South Asia.

Inflation projections in Brazil lowered yet again

Published: 11/18/2022 in MercoPress

The new figures are still above the 3.5% target set by the National Monetary Council (CMN) Brazil's Economy Ministry Thursday released its Macrofiscal Bulletin, which showed that inflation for the year 2022 is projected to amount to 5.85%, an improvement from the previous 6.3% forecast.

UK's double shock, highest inflation in 41 years and a draconian Autumn budget

Published: 11/17/2022 in MercoPress

Chancellor Hunt is looking to fill the black hole of up to £60bn in public finances through a combination of tax rises and public-spending cuts Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will unveil this Thursday before Parliament his long-awaited Autumn budget statement, having anticipated to the UK population that “we will be asking everyone for sacrifices.”

UK Inflation Soars, Now Highest In 41 Years

Published: 11/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

British inflation has jumped to a 41-year high on soaring energy and food bills in a worsening cost-of-living crisis, data showed Wednesday on the eve of a key budget.

Indec says Argentina's inflation for October reached 6.3%

Published: 11/16/2022 in MercoPress

Tuesday's interannual figures were also the highest since the end of hyperinflation in the early 1990s Argentina's inflation reached 6.3% in October for an 88% interannual result, according to the latest report from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec). According to current projections, it may reach 100% by the end of the year.

Argentine Labor Minister said inflation is not a priority but Qatar World Cup

Published: 11/14/2022 in MercoPress

“One month is not going to make a big difference [...], the people deserve to see Messi champion”, pointed out Kelly Olmos, head of the Ministry of Labor. Only six days before the beggining of the World Cup, which has Argentina as the great favorite, the Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security of that country, Kelly Olmos, did not hide her enthusiasm for the World Cup in Qatar and said: "Then we continue working on inflation, but first let Argentina win".

Cost of living: Shares jump in US and Asia as inflation cools

Published: 11/10/2022 in BBC News - World

Investors are betting the US central bank will slow the pace of rate rises as it tackles inflation.

Chile's interannual inflation on downward path

Published: 11/10/2022 in MercoPress

“We began to have inflation figures below what was expected,” Marcel explained Chile's inflation in October reached 0.5 % over the previous month, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported this week. The new figure means an accumulated 11.4 % in the first ten months of 2022 and 12.8 % interannually.

Protests In Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Against Inflation, Tax Hikes

Published: 11/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Hundreds of people marched in Sri Lanka's largest city Colombo on Wednesday protesting against higher taxes, inflation and alleged state-led repression as the country struggles to emerge from its...

Argentine wages trail inflation

Published: 11/01/2022 in MercoPress

Clothing and Footwear went up 9.9% in August Salaries in Argentine rose 6.5% on average in August 2022, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) reported Monday. According to these figures, incomes were below the 7% inflation rate for the same month.

Central banks and stubborn inflation, to Hike, Early to Thrive?

Published: 11/01/2022 in MercoPress

Amounts withdrawn were so large that the increase in spending was bound to produce inflation. By Andrés Velasco – Several central banks that began raising interests well before US and Euro-zone policymakers are still facing persistent inflation. But it was the right choice, because inflation was always likely to prove stubborn in today’s conditions, and waiting would have required even larger hikes later, with a heavier output cost.

Inflation forecast adjusted downward in Paraguay

Published: 11/01/2022 in MercoPress

The Paraguayan guarani was one of the currencies in the region to lose the least against the US dollar Paraguay's Central Bank lowered its inflation forecast for this year from 8.8% to 8.6%, it was reported Monday in Asunción. Meanwhile, Consumer Price Index (CPI) projections for 2023 remained unchanged from the BCP's previous outlook at 4.1%.

COP27 Climate Summit To Test Resolve Of World Battling War, Inflation

Published: 10/31/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

An international climate summit starting next week in Egypt will test the resolve of nations to combat global warming, even as many of the biggest players are distracted by urgent crises ranging from...

Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Published: 10/24/2022 in BBC News - World

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.

Pakistan's Annual Inflation Soars To 27.13%: Report

Published: 10/22/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Amid devastating floods and a crumbling economy, Pakistan's annual inflation climbed to 27.13 per cent this week.

Inflation projections in Brazil fall yet again

Published: 10/18/2022 in MercoPress

The 2022 projection is still above the inflation target set by the Central Bank's Brazilian economic authorities have cut down projections regarding 2022's annual inflation from 5.71% to 5.62%, it was reported Monday. It was the 16th consecutive reduction of the National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA) estimate.

September inflation in Patagonia reached 6,1% and 66,2% in nine months

Published: 10/18/2022 in MercoPress

In 2022 nine months and inflation at 66,2%, items which most soared are Clothing and Footwear, 90,8%; Restaurants and hotels, 83%; and Education, 72,3%. Inflation across in Tierra del Fuego, Argentine Patagonia reached 6,1% during the month of September, 66,2% so far this year, and did not include modifications in basic services rates, but nevertheless was considered a great success in Buenos Aires because it was down from 7%, the previous month.

US inflation rises more than expected in September

Published: 10/13/2022 in BBC News - World

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.

Chile ups TPM to curb inflation

Published: 10/13/2022 in MercoPress

Chile's Central Bank Wednesday announced an increase of 50 basis points to the Monetary Policy Rate (TPM) which has been now set at 11.25% in a unanimous decision by the Board aimed at tackling inflation.

Argentina burdened by high inflation and multiple exchange rates

Published: 10/11/2022 in MercoPress

President Fernández is scratching the bottom of the pot to keep the country's economy running Argentina's economy seems to have a dark future ahead, according to reports in Buenos Aires media highlighting that inflation in the first week of October alone reached 2.8 % in the price of food.

With inflation soothing, Brazilian central bank leaves basic Selic interest rate unchanged at 13,75%

Published: 09/22/2022 in MercoPress

Eight month inflation in Brazil has risen to 4,29% while in the last twelve months has climbed to 8,73% Brazil's Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) decided on Wednesday to keep its basic Selic interest rate unchanged at 13,75%, putting an end to twelve consecutive increases which took off in 2021 with the purpose of bringing down inflation.

Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August

Published: 09/21/2022 in BBC News - World

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948.

US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle

Published: 09/21/2022 in BBC News - World

The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.

US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

Published: 09/15/2022 in BBC News - World

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems.

Fuel prices help tame, slightly, UK August inflation but food prices keep soaring

Published: 09/15/2022 in MercoPress

“A fall in the price of motor fuels made the largest downward contribution to the change in both the CPIH and CPI annual inflation,” the ONS said. The United Kingdom consumer price index rose 9.9% annually in August, compared to 10,1% in July, according to estimates published on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, below a consensus forecast of 10.2%, but food prices continued to rise at its fastest pace since 2008.

US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

Published: 09/13/2022 in BBC News - World

Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected.

Euro zone adopts an aggressive rates policy: "inflation remains too high and is likely to stay"

Published: 09/09/2022 in MercoPress

ECB chair Christina Lagarde explains the banks' change in rate policy, and anticipates further increases The European Central Bank decided on Thursday to increase the three key interest rates by 75 basis points, making a dramatic change from the prevailing transition accommodative rates' levels to ensure a timely return to the ECB's inflation target of 2%.

Deadly Pakistan Floods Could Trigger 'Back-Breaking' Food Inflation

Published: 08/30/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have sent food prices skyrocketing, putting many staples out of the reach of the poor as the cash-strapped nation battles shortages.

Federal Reserve pledges to keep lowering inflation, "until we are confident the job is done"

Published: 08/27/2022 in MercoPress

”...a single month’s improvement falls far short of what the Committee will need to see before we are confident that inflation is moving down,” Powell insisted. The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell said on Friday that the job of lowering inflation is not done, and "we will keep at it until we are confident the job is done". Powell was speaking at the Fed's annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, an event closely followed by markets and pundits, trying to anticipate future actions.

Ukraine conflict, inflation, tighter monetary policy slowing down global trade, WTO quarter report

Published: 08/26/2022 in MercoPress

The volume of world merchandise trade plateaued slowing to 3.2% the first quarter of 2022, down from 5.7% in fourth quarter of 2021 The World Trade Organization warns that uncertainty has increased as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, growing global inflation, and the predicted tightening of monetary policy by central banks in advanced nations.

Inflation in Argentina hits working-class neighborhoods harder

Published: 08/24/2022 in MercoPress

Lettuce went up 178.57% in July According to a report by the Institute of Social, and Economic Research (Isepci) released Tuesday, inflation in suburban Buenos Aires where most working-class people reside, reached 11% in July, which is tantamount to saying it was 5 percentage points above the country's 6% average as per National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) figures.

World Bank's New Warning On Sri Lanka Amid Severe Food Price Inflation

Published: 08/23/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Sri Lanka is ranked fifth among the 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the world, according to the latest World Bank assessment.

Fuel goes up at pumps in Argentine, but below inflation

Published: 08/22/2022 in MercoPress

YPF vowed to keep monitoring all the variables involved in the formation of the price of fuel Argentina's state-run oil company increased the price of fuel at pumps by 7.5% on average Sunday but it remained well below figures in neighboring cities abroad. The accumulated devaluation since the last naphtha adjustment is 16%.

US: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law

Published: 08/17/2022 in MercoPress

“This bill is the biggest step forward on climate ever, ever,” Biden said US President Joseph Biden Tuesday signed into law his Inflation Reduction Act concerning growing prices inflation, climate change, and other targets, which. He said it was one of the "most significant laws in our history.

Hectic July shoots up Argentina's inflation

Published: 08/12/2022 in MercoPress

Batakis failed to bring confidence to the markets After having almost three economy ministers in one month, it was no surprise to see Thursday that July's inflation was the highest since 2002, as the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) released its latest report.

BCRA raises interest rates to bring down inflation projections

Published: 08/12/2022 in MercoPress

Inflation in Argentina is one of the highest worldwide. Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Thursday decided on a sharp rise in interest rates to calm down inflation projections. The measure was taken before data for July 2022 was released later in the day.

Brazil's inflation for July 2022 best in 42 years

Published: 08/10/2022 in MercoPress

July's inflation is the result of personal fights undertaken by Bolsonaro to cut down taxes and retail prices Brazil's Institute of Geography and Statistics Tuesday released its monthly price index report for the month of July, which returned negative figures, in line with Central Bank projections that inflation was slowing down.

Inflation in Chile at its highest level since March 1994

Published: 08/09/2022 in MercoPress

Transport and food were the items which had the largest influence in the 1,4% CPI increase during July As is happening in the rest of the world, there is no yielding from inflation in Chile, once the showcase of political stability and orthodox economics in Latin America. In effect, the July CPI climbed 1,4% with 8,5% in seven months, and the annual rate reached 13,1% the highest level since March 1994.

Slight improvement in Brazil's inflation forecast

Published: 08/09/2022 in MercoPress

The IPCA has accumulated a high of 5.49% this year and 11.89% over 12 months, the BCB reported Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) released a new study whereby this year's National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA) projections for this year fell from 7.15% to 7.11%, in what became the sixth consecutive forecast reduction.

UK PM Hopeful Rishi Sunak's Stark Inflation Warning

Published: 08/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The Conservative Party can "kiss goodbye" to winning the next UK general election, due around 2024, unless soaring inflation is brought under control fast, Rishi Sunak has warned on the campaign trail...

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Published: 07/25/2022 in BBC News - World

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

Chile injects US$ 25 billion liquidity to contain the exchange rate and inflation

Published: 07/18/2022 in MercoPress

Chile is undergoing deep political uncertainty with a novice government, and a constitutional assembly drafting a new document, which must undergo an approval referendum After the US dollar in Chile broke the milestone exchange rate of a thousand Pesos in June, the Central Bank reacted by announcing it will literally "flood" the market with 25bn dollars, of which 10bn to be supplied to the spot market, another 10bn covering future dollar operations, and 5bn in swap deals.

Brazilian businessmen eye Paraguayan move to escape inflation

Published: 07/18/2022 in MercoPress

The Brazilian missions were interested in replacing Chinese imports with parts built in Paraguay to cut freight costs Businessmen in inflation-torn Brazil are eyeing Paraguay's stabler economy as a suitable destination for future investments, it was reported Sunday in Asunción.

Euro-zone inflation, things will get worse before they begin to improve

Published: 07/12/2022 in MercoPress

Economics Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni warned “we're heading into rough waters,” at “very limited, reduced and slower economic growth” The Euro-group, (countries using the Euro) finance ministers said that combating inflation was their number one priority. The announcement follows on the European Commission revised economic forecast anticipating dwindling growth and increasing geopolitical and natural disruptions to business as the biggest drags on the economy as a whole.

Inflation in Chile at record level since June 1994

Published: 07/12/2022 in MercoPress

The Chilean central bank said foreign investment in the first half of the year reached US$ 9,6bn, which is 17% higher than the average of the last five years Inflation in Chile reached 0,9% in June, 7,1% in the first half of the year and 12,5% in the last twelve months, which is the highest since 28 years, in June 1994.

Rishi Sunak Vows To Tackle Inflation In Pitch To Be UK PM

Published: 07/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will set out his stall to be Britain's next prime minister on Tuesday, vowing to tackle soaring inflation before joining his Conservative Party rivals in promising...

Sri Lankan PM Vows To Reduce Country's Inflation Rate To 6% By 2025

Published: 07/05/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday said that the island country aimed to reduce the inflation rate to between 4 and 6 per cent by 2025.

BCB head says worst part of inflation in Brazil is over

Published: 06/28/2022 in MercoPress

“In the end, it is the markets that produce food and energy,” Campos Neto insisted Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) CEO Roberto Campos Neto said Monday that the worst part of inflation in his country was over, after the proper tools to curb the process had been taken.

Brazil: Inflation and GDP projections up from March figures

Published: 06/23/2022 in MercoPress

“The relevant horizon is 2023,” Campos Neto explained Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) Thursday announced it projected a 1.7% increase in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2022, thus improving a previous forecast released in March, which mentioned merely 1%.

Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you

Published: 06/19/2022 in BBC News - World

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

Not Our Fault: Russia's Putin On Global Inflation

Published: 06/17/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine was not the cause of global economic troubles, instead blaming Western countries for using the situation to...

Brazil's central bank raises Selic rate to 13,75%, hoping to contain inflation

Published: 06/16/2022 in MercoPress

The challenge for policy makers and Brazilian consumers is surging prices, which the central bank has so far struggled to curb Brazil's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the 11th straight time on Wednesday, bringing the Selic rate to 13,75%, in an attempt to contain inflation in Latin America’s biggest economy.

Why is inflation in US higher than elsewhere?

Published: 06/13/2022 in BBC News - World

A surge in government spending drove US inflation to the highest of advanced economies last year.

Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years

Published: 06/10/2022 in BBC News - World

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years.

Snoop Dogg Gives His Full-Time Blunt Roller A Raise Amid Inflation

Published: 06/09/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

American rapper Snoop Dogg has given his full-time blunt roller a wage increase due to the rise in inflation in the United States.

Uruguay's inflation above target but exports hit new records

Published: 06/04/2022 in MercoPress

China remained the main destination for Uruguayan sales abroad Year-on-year inflation in Uruguay in the month of May of 2022 has been reported to still be nearly 35% above the target range set by the government of President Luis Lacalle Pou, while exports amounted to US$ 1.5 billion, which set a record high.

Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Is Taking Steps To Combat Short-Term Inflation

Published: 05/23/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Sri Lanka increased fuel and transport prices on Tuesday, a long-flagged move to combat its debilitating economic crisis.

"Can't Afford To...": Record Inflation Puts Pressure On UK Government

Published: 05/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain's Conservative government needs to take measures now to help those most effected by a worsening cost-of-living crunch, former party leader and senior lawmaker Iain Duncan Smith said on...

Global Markets Stumble On Recession Fears, Rising Inflation

Published: 05/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

European and Asian markets took a beating Thursday after Wall Street suffered one of its worst batterings in two years over recession fears after decades-high inflation.

Brazilian government lowers tariffs on eleven products to help with inflation

Published: 05/19/2022 in MercoPress

Many of the products are food related to wheat, flour, corn and proteins The Brazilian government facing the inflationary challenge, as in most of the rest of the world, and particularly when it comes to food prices and the millions of Brazilians who survive on a daily ration, has decided to temporarily reduce tariffs on eleven products. The decree came into effect on May 12 and will continue until the end of the year.

April inflation in UK, highest in 40 years with worsening prospects before it moderates

Published: 05/19/2022 in MercoPress

The CPI rose by 2.5% month-on-month in April, and the 9% twelve month index is the highest since records began in their current form in 1989 The United Kingdom's cost of living worsening situation was confirmed by April's inflation rate which soared to a 40-year high of 9% boosted by food and energy prices.

Monetary Aid For Ukraine, Global Food Crisis, Inflation To Top G7 Agenda

Published: 05/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

G7 financial leaders are likely to focus on how to help Ukraine pay its bills, with reconstruction after the war, and issues like surging global inflation, climate change.

Uruguay central bank increases rate, anticipates a 'contractive monetary policy' to combat inflation

Published: 05/18/2022 in MercoPress

In Uruguay inflation expectations remain far from their target, while economic activity has achieved pre-pandemic level, reflected in the jobs market Uruguay's central bank on Tuesday announced an increase of 75 basis points to 9,25%, in its monetary policy reference rate, meaning also the bank has entered the contractive phase, as so many other Latin American central banks, in an effort to rein in inflation.

Argentina's inflation for April of 2022 set at 6% – worst YoY data in 30 years

Published: 05/13/2022 in MercoPress

In January of 1992, year-on-year inflation reached 76% Argentina's National Institute for Statistics and Census (Indec) Thursday announced that inflation for the month of April of 2022 had reached 6% for a total of 58% in the last 12 months, which turned out to be the country's highest figure in 30 years.

More inflation in the pipeline for Argentina: estimates of 65,1% for 2022

Published: 05/10/2022 in MercoPress

REM also includes inflation questions for 2023, and the average for the twelve months was 50,5% and 43,7% in 2024 The weekly survey of market expectations, REM, from the Central Bank anticipates a worsening of the inflation situation in Argentina, which once the April index is officially made public this week could represent 65% for the twelve months of 2022.

Venezuela's inflation for April 2022 stands at 4.4%

Published: 05/07/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela officially came out of hyperinflation in December Venezuela's Central Bank Friday reported April's inflation had reached 4.4% in April, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). The new figures were significantly higher than the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) recorded in March but still notoriously better than 24.% from April 2021.

Brazil hikes interest rate to its highest in five years, 12,75%, to fight double digit inflation

Published: 05/06/2022 in MercoPress

Roberto Campos Neto indicated in March that this month’s rate hike would likely end the tightening cycle, which lifted rates from a record-low 2% in March 2021 As anticipated Brazil's central bank, in a unanimous decision, raised interest rates by 1% to 12,75%, the highest in five years, to contain double digit inflation. However policymakers suggested their tenth straight rate increase would not be the last in what has been one of the world’s most aggressive ongoing rate hike cycles.

Bank of England combats inflation by increasing base rate interest to 1%

Published: 05/06/2022 in MercoPress

The MPC majority voted 6-3 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 1%, while members from the minority preferred 0.5 percentage points, to 1.25%. The Bank of England on Thursday increased for the fourth consecutive time the base rate interest to 1% in an attempt to contain inflation and despite admitting the prospect of recession. The energy crunch, the Russian war in Ukraine, and lesser household incomes are expected to contribute to weaker growth.

Uruguay's inflation stable in April but still above target figures

Published: 05/04/2022 in MercoPress

The Economy Ministry has an inflation projection for 2022 of 5.8%, but more realistic assessments speak of 8% Uruguay's interannual inflation during the month of April of 2022 reached nearly 9.4%, as prices rose below projections thanks to sharp decreases in fruits, vegetables, and meat.

Brazil ready to take advantage of the "food inflation" despite higher production costs

Published: 05/03/2022 in MercoPress

“Brazil’s soybean harvest in 2021/22 is on course to be the most expensive in history,” with prospects that the following season will be much worse Soybeans, corn, sugar, coffee, beef, pork, and chicken are the main goods in Brazil’s export portfolio, and should benefit from the current 'food inflation' in world markets until probably 2023, says analyst Elizabeth Johnson from the TS Lombardy consultancy.

Chilean president pledges food subsidies for vulnerable families; inflation the highest in three decades

Published: 04/26/2022 in MercoPress

“I am well aware that people need more resources and that we are in the midst of an inflationary spiral difficult to address, ”admitted president Boric Chilean president Gabriel Boric said his government was preparing a mechanism to help vulnerable families pay for their basic food basket, which is to be financed with subsidies.

Milei gets 12,000 people to attend class on inflation in Mendoza

Published: 04/25/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina's peso is not even good as fertilizer, Milei explained Argentine Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei Sunday insisted on dollarizing the country's economy during a rally in Mendoza where he also vowed that such would be his first step if elected President in 2023.

UK inflation: Salmon farming company agrees to pay above the real Living Wage, Ł10.40 per hour

Published: 04/25/2022 in MercoPress

It brings Scottish Sea Farms' entry level salary to £21,632 before overtime, weekend payments, employer pension contributions and annual bonus. Scottish Sea Farms, now the country’s second-largest producer of farmed salmon, has committed to paying above the real Living Wage in a bid to help those of its employees and their families hit hardest by the soaring cost of living.

IMF: inflation is Argentina's main threat

Published: 04/21/2022 in MercoPress

Some of the global changes are good for Argentina, Georgieva pointed out International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Wednesday said the greatest risk facing Argentina was inflation. She made those remarks during a speech at the Joint Assembly of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington, DC.

Record, two Falklands' full year inflation in a month in Argentina

Published: 04/19/2022 in MercoPress

On average annual inflation in Falklands is below 4%. In March in Argentina, suffered an inflation of 6,7% and 7,5% in the item Food The Falkland Islands inflation during the last decade, on average has been below 4% annually. This however does not mean the Falklands are not vulnerable to the volatility of world energy and food prices.

Inflation in LatAm highest in 15 years, IMF says

Published: 04/16/2022 in MercoPress

IMF economists recommended that the region's central banks “remain alert” and “continue to take decisive action, if necessary” According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inflation in Latin America's leading economies has reached its highest levels in 15 years. The finance agency Friday reported that these results were the consequence of the “impact on the pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine.”

"Inflation pandemic" displaces Covid-19 in leading countries

Published: 04/15/2022 in MercoPress

UK faces what economists say will be the biggest drop in living standards since the mid-1950s with rocketing energy costs, rising food prices and tax increases United Kingdom inflation accelerated to 7% in the 12 months through March, the highest annual rate since March 1992, the Office for National Statistics said. A day before the United States US Labor Department said that its consumer price index jumped 8.5% last month.

Argentina's Central Bank raises reference rate to cope with inflation

Published: 04/14/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina has the region's worst inflation and is second only to Russia worldwide Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) has adjusted the basic interest rate by 250 basis points to 47% per annum in nominal terms in a move to counter the effects of rampant inflation.

Viral Video: Bird Appears To Poop On Biden During His Inflation Speech

Published: 04/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday received an unwelcomed surprise in Iowa when a bird appeared to poop on his suit as he delivered his speech on inflation and the economy.

Brazil's inflation for March 2022 disclosed: highest in 28 years

Published: 04/11/2022 in MercoPress

Consultants had estimated inflation for March would be between 0.54% to 1.43%, while all forecasts combined had yielded an average projection of 1.32%. Brazilian economic authorities have last week disclosed the monthly inflation for March of 2022: It was 1.62%, the highest for the same period in the last 28 years, making the year-on-year accumulation reach 11.30%, way above expectations.

Chile's inflation for March above market projections

Published: 04/09/2022 in MercoPress

There are no magic wands to solve inflation issues, Marcel explained For a month that began under one president and finished under the new one, Chile's inflation for March of 2022 reached 1.9%, slightly above market projections of up to 1.4%.

Argentina: Wage bargaining cushions margin to fight inflation

Published: 04/08/2022 in MercoPress

At a rate higher than 60% per year, some salary updates would exceed inflation forecasts from some private consulting firms. Argentine labor unions are negotiating wage adjustments of around 60% in an attempt to outpace the country's rampant inflation, it was reported in Buenos Aires.

Venezuela's monthly inflation stays within one-digit figures

Published: 04/08/2022 in MercoPress

“Do not believe this figure from an institution that has hidden the data and publishes what is convenient for it,” said José Guerra of the Venezuelan Finance Observatory Venezuela's economic authorities have reported one-digit monthly inflation once again for a country that had grown accustomed to astronomic figures. However, independent observers consider this data to be absurd.

Paraguay advised to monitor inflation and tackle State spending

Published: 04/06/2022 in MercoPress

Mauricio Villafuerte's report underlined the country's vulnerability to meteorological factors The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a recommendation to the Government of Paraguay IMF to keep an eye on inflation and move forward with structural reforms in addition to improving State spending.

Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests

Published: 04/05/2022 in BBC News - World

Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.

Forum of Brazilian Governors agrees on tax freezing to curb inflation

Published: 03/23/2022 in MercoPress

“We are in favor of the section of the law regarding the creation of a fuel aid and the fuel price stability fund,” Governor Dias said A forum of Brazilian Governors Tuesday agreed to extend for another 90 days the freeze on the average Tax on Merchandise Circulation (ICMS) that is levied on gasoline, ethanol and cooking gas to help mitigate inflation's impact on the citizenry's purchasing power, it was announced.

Argentine President announces measures to curb inflation

Published: 03/19/2022 in MercoPress

The government will not give up its price-control policies Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday announced through a recorded message from the Olivos Residence the creation of a "stabilization fund." The head of state's words came on the day he had promised the fight against inflation would begin.

Argentina's inflation for February of 2022 reaches 4.7%

Published: 03/16/2022 in MercoPress

The Economy Ministry blamed the sharp increments on the war between Russia and Ukraine Argentina's inflation for the month of February of 2022 has reached 4.7% on average, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) announced Tuesday. It was the highest percentage since March of last year and was driven chiefly by increases in the price of food due to droughts, heatwaves, and fires.

Tesla, SpaceX Facing Significant Inflation Pressure: Elon Musk

Published: 03/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Sunday the U.S. electric carmaker and his rocket company SpaceX are facing significant inflationary pressure in raw materials and logistics.

"Not In Politics For Aloo, Tamatar Rates": Imran Khan On Pak Inflation

Published: 03/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he did not join politics to check the prices of 'aloo and tamatar', as he attacked the Opposition parties for tabling a no confidence motion...

February inflation in Chile moderates but still high; beware of consequences of the Russia/Ukraine war

Published: 03/10/2022 in MercoPress

Twelve month inflation is still 7,8%, with the price of bread having increased 15% in the last twelve months, beef 23,3% and gasoline 31,3% Inflation in Chile during February climbed 0,3%, well below market expectations, but still 7,8% in the last twelve months, the highest recorded since November 2008. The release was done by the country's stats institute, INE, and was indeed a positive announcement given the private estimates (0,6% and 0,7%) and the fact that inflation was effectively surging, 1,2% in January.

Argentina's monthly inflation above that of Venezuela in 2022

Published: 03/09/2022 in MercoPress

Venezuela still is the country with the highest inflation, but Argentina is on its way to toppling it from that dubious pedestal Argentina's consumer price index (CPI) for the month of February of 2022 is expected to be around 3.9%, while Venezuela's would be below half that much, at 1.7%, it was reported.

Russia Sanctions Fallout: Inflation, Black Marketing Rise, Payments Fail

Published: 03/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Black market fears, problems with online payments and the looming spectre of inflation -- Russian officials are scrambling to deal with the effects of sanctions imposed on Russia over its military...

What Biden Said On Inflation, Abortion Rights In 1st State Of Union Speech

Published: 03/01/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

With prices rising at rates not seen for four decades, US President Joe Biden named fighting the inflation wave his "top priority," and vowed to wean American supply chains off foreign dependence.

US inflation in January at a four decades high, and still has to peak

Published: 02/26/2022 in MercoPress

The figure reported on Friday by the Commerce Department, 6,1% was the largest year-over-year rise since 1982 No peace for president Joe Biden absorbed by the Ukraine war, and for US consumers, inflation keeps surging and is expected to peak sometime midyear, before it begins to weaken. An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve effectively jumped 6.1% in January compared with a year ago.

IMF's Kristalina Georgieva: “We must fight inflation without impairing the recovery”

Published: 02/21/2022 in MercoPress

“In 2020, we observed the largest one-year debt surge since the Second World War, with global debt—both public and private—rising to US$ 226 trillion”. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the following statement at the virtual meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors:

Argentina’s Central Bank raises interest rates amid growing inflation

Published: 02/18/2022 in MercoPress

The BCRA measure is in line with IMF guidelines, it was reported Argentina’s Central Bank (BCRA) Thursday increased interest rates to 42.5%, it was announced. The measure is consistent with recent talks between the Government of President Alberto Fernández and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Patagonia January inflation 3,6%, double the Falklands' annual retail prices index

Published: 02/17/2022 in MercoPress

In Patagonia, Communications ballooned 6,3%, restaurants and hotels 6,1%, Housing, rents and public rates 4,4%, Food and non alcoholic beverage, 3,7% and Transport 3,5% Despite highly subsidized public rates, a long list of coerced consumer prices, relatively cheap fuel in the current global energy-short environment, the Consumer Price Index in Argentine Patagonia, mainly Tierra del Fuego, reached 3,6% in January, according to the latest report from the official stats office, Indec.

Argentina's inflation reaches 3.9% in January

Published: 02/16/2022 in MercoPress

Tuesday's 50.7% was the lowest yearly inflation reported since June 2021 Despite requirements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that inflation needs to be under control, Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) Tuesday reported January's figures had reached 3.9% for a 50.7% YoY.

Inflation remains strong in Chile; Central bank expected to take reference rate to 8% next May

Published: 02/16/2022 in MercoPress

Consumer prices in Chile increased 1,21% in January from the previous month, December's 0,78% A survey of financial operators in Chile anticipates that the aggressive policy of the country's central bank to combat rising prices will continue to hike interest rates, anticipating the basic rate from the bank's Monetary Policy office will be reaching 8% by next May.

US Inflation Spikes To 7.5% In January, Highest In 40 Years

Published: 02/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

US consumer prices rose at an annual rate not seen since February 1982, with a 7.5 percent increase over the 12 months to January, government data showed Thursday.

Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

Published: 02/04/2022 in BBC News - World

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

Brazil rises Selic interest rates amid growing inflation

Published: 02/03/2022 in MercoPress

Brazil's inflation seriously dents Bolsonaro's chances of reelection Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) Wednesday increased its benchmark interest rate (Selic) by 1.5 percentage points, reaching 10.75%, the first time in five years it hit double digits, amid a growing inflation and despite the consequences, this measure may have on economic growth.

Chile raises reference rate to 5,5% to combat inflation: More could come

Published: 01/28/2022 in MercoPress

In the twelve months of 2021 Chilean inflation reached 7,2% highest in 14 years and more than double the annual target, 3% established by the Central bank. The Chilean central bank hiked its reference rate from 4% to 5,5% to contain inflation which last year reached 7,2%, the highest in fourteen years. The Monetary Policy council of the bank on Wednesday agreed unanimously to increase the reference rate by 150 base points, according to the official release.

WaPo tells Americans not to fret over local inflation: Argentina is worse off

Published: 01/27/2022 in MercoPress

Inflation transforms the way people spend, save and think, the WaPo said An article published by The Washington Post highlights Argentina's inflationary tradition and suggests US citizens should take a look at the South American country's "way of economic life" after prices locally rose around 7% in one year.

ECLAC needs to set aside four rogue countries to measure inflation for year 2021

Published: 01/26/2022 in MercoPress

Argentina, Haiti, Suriname and Venezuela need to be measured separately to have a better picture of the region's economy, ECLAC reported Inflation in Latin America for the year 2021 was way above projections, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has said in a report issued from its Santiago headquarters.

Global Inflation: Brazil's Guedes and Europe's Lagarde have opposing positions

Published: 01/24/2022 in MercoPress

Speaking at the Davos Agenda virtual event, Guedes argued, “I think the central banks are sleeping at the driving wheel. They should be aware...” Brazilian economy minister Paulo Guedes said that inflation will become a long-term challenge for Western countries, since "the beast is already out of the bottle", and central bankers have been caught "sleeping at the driving wheel".

US Inflation Control Will "Be A Haul": Joe Biden Amid Low Approval Rating

Published: 01/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Lowering the record rate of US inflation will "be a haul," President Joe Biden said Wednesday, but he insisted the price increases will subside if supply chain snarls and component shortages are...

Annual inflation in Patagonia reached 51,6% in 2021, despite many government regulated prices

Published: 01/17/2022 in MercoPress

In the twelve months, Clothing and footwear climbed 65,9%, Transport, 64,5% and Restaurants and Hotels, 60,2%. The Consumers Price Index in Argentine Patagonia, mainly Tierra del Fuego, was 3,1% in December accumulating 51,6% in the twelve months of 2021, in the range of the overall Argentine inflation last year, 50,9%.

World economy is facing Covid-19, inflation and policy uncertainty, Global Economic Prospects

Published: 01/13/2022 in MercoPress

”Rising inequality and security challenges are particularly harmful for developing countries,” said World Bank Group President David Malpass Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and a rise in inflation, debt, and income inequality that could endanger the recovery in emerging and developing economies, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is expected to decelerate markedly from 5.5% in 2021 to 4.1% in 2022 and 3.2% in 2023 as pent-up demand dissipates and as fiscal and monetary support is unwound across the world.

Brazil's inflation for 2021 reaches 10.06%

Published: 01/12/2022 in MercoPress

Electricity, fuel and coffee were among the items which impacted the most in the final outcome Brazil's inflation for the year 2021 has reached 10.06%, which was the country's highest in the past six years, driven mainly by the rise in fuel prices and by the energy crisis, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) announced Tuesday.

Venezuela's inflation for the year 2021 reaches "only" 686.4%

Published: 01/10/2022 in MercoPress

The economy is on a path to some stability, but at what price? Venezuela's Central Bank (BCV) has confirmed December's 7.6% marked the 12th consecutive month with inflation below 50% for an yearly total of 686.4%, it was announced.

Peru's inflation the highest in 13 years

Published: 01/03/2022 in MercoPress

The devaluation of the local sol against the US dollar played a part in Peru's annual inflation Peru's inflation for 2021 has reached 6.43%, thus becoming the highest in the last 13 years and twice as high as the Government's target range, set at 3%. It was also over three times over 2020's annual record of 1.97%.

Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

Published: 01/03/2022 in BBC News - World

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

Argentines expect in 2022, another record breaking inflation year, 51,3%

Published: 12/29/2021 in MercoPress

Buenos Aires City inflation expectation was 53,2% and 53,1% in the rest of Argentina, while in metropolitan Buenos Aires it stood at 47%. Argentines expect that inflation in the next twelve months will reach on average 51,3%, according to the latest survey from the Torcuato Di Tella University. This is 0.9 percentage points higher than in the previous month of November when it was measured at 50,4%.

"Highlight Pak Inflation": Twitter Trolls Imran Khan Over Leopard Video

Published: 12/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

After he shared a video of a snow leopard on Twitter, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is being trolled on social media by netizens who are demanding that Mr Khan should also post a video...

Record Sri Lanka Inflation As Food Crisis Looms

Published: 12/22/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1 percent in November, official figures showed Wednesday, as authorities warned a worsening economic crisis could prompt further food rationing.

Bank of England says omicron poses 'two-sided' risk to inflation outlook after shock rate hike

Published: 12/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Bank of England is carefully assessing the risks posed by the omicron variant in light of its surprise decision to raise interest rates, its Chief Economist Huw Pill told CNBC on Friday.

Retailers head into the final holiday sprint dogged by mild weather, a Covid surge and inflation

Published: 12/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A strong wave of early shopping, warmer weather and new anxiety about the coronavirus variants will influence how consumers shop and what they may buy.

Credit Suisse names its top global stock picks to beat rising inflation

Published: 12/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Credit Suisse has named a slew of stocks that have outperformed in past inflationary periods.

Art Cashin sees inflation peaking soon and other surprises for the market in 2022

Published: 12/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

You have to hand it to UBS' Art Cashin.  He loves to play against the crowd.

Fed faces inflation: taper concludes in March and three 0,25% rate hikes by end of 2022

Published: 12/16/2021 in MercoPress

Powell said that the faster taper put the program on track to end in mid-March and that officials “expect a gradual rate of policy firming.” With US inflation reaching 6,8% in November, the highest in four decades, and following a two-day meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it was ending its asset purchase program earlier than expected anticipating several interest rate increases in 2022.

The majority of Fed members forecast three interest rate hikes in 2022 to fight inflation

Published: 12/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Every quarter, members of the committee forecast where interest rates will go in the short, medium and long term.

Why the Fed's pivot on inflation is hitting certain tech stocks so hard, while helping Apple

Published: 12/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Powell Pivot is causing big moves in tech valuations. 

Argentina's November inflation “only” 2.5%

Published: 12/15/2021 in MercoPress

With the “meat effect” removed, ”you will have the right measurement of whether the basket was an anti-inflationary anchor or not,” Feletti explained Argentina's monthly inflation in November reached 2.5% for an accumulated 45.4% so far this year and 51.2% in the last twelve months, it was announced Tuesday in Buenos Aires by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec).

European Central Bank heads into pivotal policy meeting with inflation and omicron infections rising

Published: 12/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

With inflation surging and the omicron Covid variant expected to spread through the region, the European Central Bank has the unenviable task of presenting its policy outlook for 2022 on Thursday.

UK inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key Bank of England meeting

Published: 12/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.K. inflation climbed to a 10-year high in November as consumer prices continued to soar ahead of the Bank of England's monetary policy meeting Thursday.

Stock futures tick higher ahead of key inflation data, Fed meeting

Published: 12/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Monday.

These two popular stocks have enough pricing power to withstand inflation, traders say

Published: 12/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Apple has "incredible pricing power" and still looks attractive on a pullback, says Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson.

El-Erian says 'transitory' was the 'worst inflation call in the history' of the Fed

Published: 12/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Calling inflation "transitory" was a historically bad move for the Federal Reserve, according to Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian.

Workers should expect a bigger raise, but that it still won’t match inflation

Published: 12/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Workers should expect to get a raise in 2022, but it isn't likely to keep up with inflation. Still, there's reason to believe it will be a good year for wages.

Brazil 12 month inflation in November at an eighteen year record of 10,74%

Published: 12/11/2021 in MercoPress

Insufficient rainfall has left level of dams' reservoirs half empty, forcing the generation of power with fuel and electricity bills up almost 50% so far this year Brazil's November inflation reached the highest in eighteen years, 10,74%, almost three times this year's central bank target (3,75%), but the rising trend seems to be flattening, according to the national stats office.

Hot inflation report was probably the best the White House could have hoped for at this point

Published: 12/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As hot as 6.8% year over year inflation is, Friday's report is probably the best the Biden administration could have hoped for. 

As inflation reaches historic proportions, here’s Jefferies' stock-picking playbook to navigate it

Published: 12/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The latest consumer price index jumped 6.8% in November from the year prior, the hottest pace since 1982.

Inflation surged 6.8% in November, even more than expected, to fastest rate since 1982

Published: 12/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation accelerated at its fastest pace since 1982 in November, the Labor Department said Friday.

Brazil raised the benchmark interest rate to 9,25% to try and contain inflation

Published: 12/10/2021 in MercoPress

The 150 basis points hike for the second time running, is the highest since 2017 and seventh straight increase, supported unanimously by all members of Copom Brazil's Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate 150 basis points for the second time running to 9,25%, the highest since 2017, in an effort to contain growing inflation.

Asia-Pacific markets decline in early trade as investors await U.S. inflation data

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stateside, the Labor Department is set to release November's consumer price index Friday morning local time, which measures the cost of dozens of items.

Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation data

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stock futures were little changed Thursday after investors pulled back from the market rebound and turned their focus to inflation data due out Friday.

Investors brace for the highest inflation reading in nearly 40 years

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Wall Street expects the the CPI to reflect a 0.7% gain for the month, which would translate into a 6.7% increase from a year ago

Google execs tell employees they won't raise pay companywide to match inflation

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Google executives nixed the idea of raising employee pay companywide to address inflation at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday.

Anthony Scaramucci says he sees inflation as transitory, not a long-term problem

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation pressures in the economy today are temporary and are not long-term problems, according to hedge fund investor Anthony Scaramucci.

Americans plan robust spending this holiday season, but worry about inflation, supply bottlenecks

Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

But inflation is now the top issue of concern in the country, the CNBC All-America Economic survey shows.

Chile's inflation: the highest since December 2008; Central Bank expected to further raise basic rate

Published: 12/08/2021 in MercoPress

November's IPC was 0,5% and 6,7% in twelve months Chile's Consumer Price Index, CPI, in November climbed 0,5%, in line with market expectations, according to a report from the Stats Office, INE, In the eleven months of the year the IPC reached 6,3% and 6,7% in the last twelve months, which is the highest since December 2008 (7,1%), and far above the Central Bank's target of 3%.

Inflation once again brings on increase in poverty throghout Paraguay

Published: 12/08/2021 in MercoPress

Future increases in the reference interest rate by the BCP are on the radar Analysts foresee official data for the year 2021 will show an increase in poverty for the second straight year in Paraguay and will reach almost 30% due mainly to increasing inflation, analysts said Tuesday.

The latest sign of President Biden's inflation politics problem is on Main Street

Published: 12/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Small business owners are more worried about inflation and President Biden's approval rating is dropping among entrepreneurs, and not just the Republicans.

Morgan Stanley: These 11 global stocks will benefit as inflation stays ‘higher for longer'

Published: 12/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As price pressures continue to mount, Morgan Stanley has named the global stocks it thinks will benefit.

Inflation beats the Fed: the word "transitory" eliminated from forecasts

Published: 12/04/2021 in MercoPress

“We tend to use “transitory” to mean that it won’t leave a permanent mark in the form of higher inflation,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell told the US Congress Federal Reserve policymakers finally acknowledge the increasing risk of more persistent inflation in months ahead and thus the word "transitory" has been eliminated from the inflation forecasts.

IMF urges the Fed to speed up monetary policy tightening amid mounting inflation fears

Published: 12/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

It would be "appropriate" for the Fed to accelerate tapering and bring forward the path for rate hikes, the International Monetary Fund said.

Fed's inflation pivot could be catastrophic for stocks, fund manager says

Published: 12/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's retirement of the term "transitory" could have a bleak effect on risk assets, according to Cole Smead of Smead Capital Management.

ECB faces calls to be clearer on inflation after Fed's Powell drops 'transitory'

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed's Powell tweaked his tone about inflation. Now, economists in Europe say the European Central Bank needs to do the same.

Powell's pivot on inflation turns the trader pandemic playbook on its head

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Bulls believe that the consumer is strong, but early tightening from the Federal Reserve could throw cold water on the markets.

US Fed chairman warns inflation will stay around longer than expected

Published: 12/01/2021 in MercoPress

Powell raised the issue of imbalances and inflation will persist while supply and demand still need to adjust to a recovering economy Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, the Republican who has just been entrusted by President Joseph Biden for another term in office, Tuesday told Congress inflation might be here to stay a while longer, in the face of the Omicron C19 variant.

Oil may hit $150 and a surge could 'definitely escalate an inflation scare,' says Jefferies

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Oil prices could move "a lot higher" and hit $150 when the world fully reopens, says Christopher Wood from Jefferies.

Euro zone inflation rate hits a record 4.9% for November

Published: 11/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The euro zone's inflation rate has risen to a record high in November, prompting further questions about what the ECB will do next.

Rolling back U.S.-China tariffs would ease inflation in the U.S., former Treasury secretary says

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Eliminating tariffs imposed on goods during the U.S.-China trade war would help ease inflation in the U.S., former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said.

Powell to tell Senate omicron variant poses downside risk to economy, complicates inflation picture

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Chair Jerome Powell believes that the omicron variant of Covid-19 and a recent rise in coronavirus cases pose a threat to the U.S. economy.

Biden to host CEOs to discuss holiday shopping supply chain issues, inflation

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Joe Biden will host the CEOs of several major retailers at the White House to discuss efforts to tackle global supply chain bottlenecks and inflation.

Massive inflation will likely push Fed to hike rates six times before 2024: Federated Hermes

Published: 11/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Federated Hermes chief equity strategist Phil Orlando believes widespread inflation will push the Fed to get more aggressive.

The current inflation run is similar to other episodes, but with important differences

Published: 11/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Trying to find a historical parallel to the current run – and, thus, perhaps a way out – isn't easy.

Inflation is sticking around – and Biden will have to wait it out like the rest of us

Published: 11/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation has blossomed into a chief concern for the White House, which has ramped up efforts to remedy supply-chain interruptions.

Fed members ready to raise rates if inflation continues to run high, meeting minutes show

Published: 11/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Minutes from the November Fed meeting show members concerned about inflation and willing to raise interest rates should it continue to run hot.

Key inflation figure for the Fed up 4.1% year over year, the highest since January 1991

Published: 11/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Prices for core personal consumption expenditures increased 4.1% from a year ago, the highest since January 1991.

Not since Americans came home from World War II has inflation run through the economy like it is now

Published: 11/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Not since Americans came home from World War II has inflation percolated through the economy like it is now, and it could continue to do so for months to come.

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says the Fed must move faster to fight inflation

Published: 11/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The central bank is preparing to pull back its pandemic-era aid, which has injected money into the markets and stimulated the economy.

Rising inflation and a hot housing market: What you need to know about buying a home right now

Published: 11/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Higher consumer prices means less money left over for a new home. Yet real estate is known as a hedge against inflation.

Kevin O'Leary on U.S. spending plan: 'The last thing we need is an inflation bill'

Published: 11/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Voters in the U.S. are "pissed" about inflation and the Democrats may have a difficult time at 2022's midterm elections, celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary told CNBC.

Joe Biden To Keep Powell As US Federal Chief Amid Inflation Surge

Published: 11/22/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Joe Biden on Monday tapped Jerome Powell to serve a second term as chair of the US Federal Reserve.

Biden picks Jerome Powell to lead the Fed for a second term as the U.S. battles Covid and inflation

Published: 11/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Joe Biden made the announcement Monday morning following weeks of speculation that Fed Governor Lael Brainard could get the spot.

Market is ‘one more bad inflation report’ away from a correction, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel warns

Published: 11/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Long-term market bull Jeremy Siegel warns the Federal Reserve will likely take a more aggressive approach to fighting inflation within weeks.

If you don’t get a 6% raise this year, you aren’t necessarily taking a pay cut due to inflation

Published: 11/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, is up 6.2% from a year ago. Still, getting a raise under 6% doesn't always mean you're taking a pay cut.

MKM Partners upgrades Walmart to buy, says it can handle inflation better than its peers

Published: 11/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Walmart beat earnings estimates earlier this week, but its stock is down.

European markets head for flat open after inflation data hit sentiment

Published: 11/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday amid market concerns around the region's inflation outlook.

Walmart and Target clash with investors over strategy to keep prices low despite inflation

Published: 11/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors are at odds with the discounters over how much of the higher costs of shipping, labor and more should be passed on to customers.

Ignore 'hysterical people' — inflation is not here to stay, economist says

Published: 11/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is confined to certain sectors and will not pose a threat to the recovery, according to Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics.

UK inflation surges to a 10-year high of 4.2%, worse than expected

Published: 11/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The U.K.'s Consumer Prices Index rose by 4.2% in the 12 months to October, up from 3.1% in September.

Retail sales rise faster than expected in October as inflation pushes prices up

Published: 11/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Retail sales rose 1.7% in October, both for all items and excluding autos. They both topped than estimates.

IBM CEO says inflation fears could trigger 'some chaos'

Published: 11/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has said he's "always worried" about inflation and warned of possible disruption ahead.

These stocks with pricing power will thrive despite soaring inflation, Credit Suisse says

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation will hit corporate margins, the analysts said, but investors can position themselves by owning stocks with pricing power.

Goldman says inflation will worsen over the winter before easing, but others aren't so sure

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The inflation that has dogged the U.S. economy through much of 2021 likely will intensify into the winter before tailing off next year, Goldman Sachs found.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee explains why tech stocks can support the market even as inflation rises

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Fundstrat strategist explained on "Tech Check" why he believes the hot inflation report did not cause a major stock market shake-up.

How inflation, Medicare and taxes could reduce your 2022 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Social Security benefits are poised to get their biggest increase in decades next year. But those monthly checks may not go as far.

GOP report shows inflation hurts low-income Americans the most, blames Democrats for price jumps

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The report represents the latest attempt by the Republican party to highlight the risks of rising prices less than one year before the 2022 midterm elections.

Fed is losing credibility over its inflation narrative, Mohamed El-Erian says

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"We are in this transition of central banks mischaracterizing inflation," Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian said.

Inflation fueled by new green policies will boost these stocks and sectors, strategist says

Published: 11/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflationary pressures arising from net-zero initiatives will extend far beyond energy prices, says Seema Shah, chief strategist at Principal Global Investors.

Buffett disciple Guy Spier has 2 ways to beat inflation — without gold or bitcoin

Published: 11/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation remains the hot topic in week ahead as Walmart and other key retailers report

Published: 11/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumers take the main stage in the upcoming week as major chain stores issue earnings and government retail sales data comes out.

Here’s how rising inflation may lead to higher tax bills

Published: 11/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As inflation surges, the IRS has boosted federal income tax brackets and other provisions for 2022. However, certain fixed provisions may cause higher bills.

Stock futures rise slightly as Wall Street looks to avoid losing week amid high inflation

Published: 11/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The move in futures came after the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rebounded on Thursday.

With few real options to halt inflation, Biden offers sympathy and potential supply chain fixes

Published: 11/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Unable to halt inflation on his own, President Joe Biden is offering worried consumers sympathy and supply chain fixes.

Credit Suisse names a raft of U.S. and European stocks to buy as inflation fears spike

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Credit Suisse has updated its global equities strategy, picking the stocks it expects to outperform as headwinds to growth mount.

Asia-Pacific stocks mixed after data shows U.S. consumer inflation surged in October

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Data released overnight showed the U.S. consumer price index in October seeing its biggest surge in more than 30 years.

Stock futures are flat after sell-off induced by hot inflation data

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The major averages dipped on Wednesday after a hot inflation report pushed up bond yields.

Best trades on CNBC Wednesday: Rivian's public debut, Cramer on Mastercard and inflation safe havens

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Recap of the best stock picks on CNBC Wednesday

Inflation might be peaking, according to one key economic indicator

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Some traders and economists think inflation reflected in the Consumer Price Index might have peaked in October.

Wharton’s Siegel expects the Fed will soon get ‘serious’ on inflation and that’s bad for stocks

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"Stocks love inflation until the Fed gets serious about it, and they have not been serious about it," Wharton School finance professor Jeremy Siegel told CNBC.

Inflation has taken away all the wage gains for workers and then some

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

What looked like a big jump in workers' wages during October turned into just another gut-punch after accounting for inflation.

Joe Biden Says Inflation "Top Priority" As US Prices Hit 30-Year High

Published: 11/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Joe Biden has made fighting US inflation his "top priority" after government data showed it reached a 30-year high last month, underscoring the continued threat to his presidency and the...

Gold, bitcoin lead gains in inflation hedges following biggest CPI jump in 3 decades

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The price of inflation hedges rose as investors reacted to a red-hot inflation report.

Big business bosses are warning that supply chain issues and inflation are here to stay

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Top executives at multiple European blue-chip companies have told CNBC that supply chain problems, labor shortages and inflationary pressures have longer to run.

U.S. consumer prices jump 6.2% in October, the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years

Published: 11/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stock futures are flat on Tuesday ahead of key inflation data

Published: 11/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. equity futures were flat on Tuesday night as investors await key inflation data set to be released Wednesday.

Democrats hope Biden's economic bills win over voters who are worried about inflation

Published: 11/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Democrats will try to persuade voters on a political gambit: That investments in infrastructure and antipoverty programs are worth rising prices.

Venezuela's inflation slowing down but still very high

Published: 11/09/2021 in MercoPress

The OVF data differs from the one released earlier this month by the Central Bank of Venezuela Inflation in Venezuela for October of 2021 was 8.1%, for a YoY record of 1,258%, according to a report from the Venezuelan Observatory of Finance (OVF) released Monday.

Bitcoin vs. gold: Two leading authorities on the precious metal unpack the inflation hedge battle

Published: 11/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Bitcoin is outperforming gold year to date, but two top gold exchange-traded fund managers say the yellow metal can still serve its purpose.

Fed Vice Chair Clarida says another year of inflation like this one would not be 'a policy success'

Published: 11/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Vice Chairman Richard Clarida conceded that inflation is running well above a level that the central bank considers desirable.

Brazil cuts down import tariffs to fight growing inflation

Published: 11/06/2021 in MercoPress

Guedes explained that “at this moment there is a strong inflationary pressure and facilitating the entry of imports will allow prices to adjust.” In a move aimed at curbing inflation, Brazil Friday announced a 10% reduction of import tariffs on 87% of goods and services until December 31, 2022. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes now expects the other Mercosur countries to do the same.

More Brazilians in debt amid growing inflation

Published: 11/05/2021 in MercoPress

Almost three quarters of debtors fell into it through credit cards, post-dated checks, personal loans or home or vehicle loans Brazil's economic crisis has led to an unprecedented number of households being unable to repey their debts, it was reported Thursday.

Inflation: Global food prices hit fresh 10-year high, UN says

Published: 11/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Reduced harvests and supply chain disruptions are helping to push up the cost of food.

Bank of England could be about to hike rates in the face of surging inflation

Published: 11/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee will meet Thursday to decide whether to pull the trigger on interest rate hikes.

These stocks perform the best when inflation is rising, Wolfe Research says

Published: 11/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Wolfe Research highlighted a few names that perform when prices rise.

How inflation is changing the way wealthy investors think about the market

Published: 11/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is not a new worry but millionaires are now more fearful, and the most cautious they've been on the economy and stocks since the initial Covid shock.

Where to get the best rates on your emergency savings amid rising inflation

Published: 10/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Amid higher prices and low interest rates, the value of your savings may decline. Here's what to look for when deciding where to put your emergency cash.

Small cap stocks fall behind as companies are less equipped to battle supply issues, inflation

Published: 10/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Big-cap companies appear to be battling supply chain issues and higher costs better than their smaller cap counterparts.

Inflation notches a fresh 30-year high as measured by the Fed's favorite gauge

Published: 10/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Annual inflation rose at its fastest pace in more than 30 years during September despite a decline in personal income.

Labor shortage, supply constraints and inflation hold back economy trying to emerge from pandemic

Published: 10/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As the pandemic recedes, it has created lingering ill effects like worker shortages, inflation and supply constraints that have delayed the economy's recovery.

Euro zone inflation rises to 4.1% for October, hitting a new 13-year high

Published: 10/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Higher inflation data comes as lawmakers fret about soaring energy prices.

European Central Bank holds policy steady despite soaring inflation

Published: 10/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The European Central Bank decided Thursday to keep interest rates and its monetary policy stance unchanged despite ongoing inflationary pressures.

Inflation outpaces college tuition increases for the second year in a row

Published: 10/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Amid the pandemic, colleges and universities are tempering tuition and fee increases. Student loan debt still weighs heavily.

European Central Bank expected to hold steady as economy slows and inflation soars

Published: 10/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Slowing growth and higher inflation could render October's ECB meeting more eventful than originally anticipated.

Inflation In Pak Highest In 70 Years Under Imran Khan Rule: Report

Published: 10/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Under the Imran Khan government, inflation in Pakistan has reached the highest level in the past 70 years, which has led to protests by the opposition parties and the common man, local media reported.

Biden has few options to combat surging gas prices as voters grow concerned about inflation

Published: 10/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There are "no immediate plans" to tap into emergency reserves or limit energy exports outside the United States, the Energy Department told CNBC.

Goldman says these cheap stocks are insulated from inflation

Published: 10/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

This group of stocks is another way of finding companies that can beat inflation, which has been a major overhang for investors in recent months.

Inflation Swallowed Prosperity: Imran Khan Ally Backs Early Pak Polls

Published: 10/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Underling that the scourge of high inflation has swallowed the prosperity of Pakistan, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan ( MQM-P) -- the key government ally -- Saturday backed calls to hold the early...

Jones, Icahn, Einhorn, Gundlach — Some of the biggest names in investing are betting on inflation

Published: 10/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Warnings about inflation from some of the biggest investors reached crescendo this week, and here's how they are betting on it.

Brazil's Guedes pushing for higher interest rates to contain inflation

Published: 10/23/2021 in MercoPress

Next week the Brazilian central bank Copom will be meeting and a full percentage point increase is expected by financial markets Brazilian orthodox Economy minister Paulo Guedes has not resigned and has no intention of resigning despite the fact he will have to live with the exceptional expenditure of some 45bn Reais, as part of the Auxilio Brazil support program for vulnerable families and president Jair Bolsonaro's 2022 reelection plan.

Jeffrey Gundlach says inflation will stay above 4% through 2022

Published: 10/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach said inflation likely will remain elevated through 2021 and stay above 4% through at least 2022.

Fed's Bostic sees interest rate hike coming next year as inflation lingers

Published: 10/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said Thursday that he sees an interest rate hike coming later in 2022.

Biden's support fading fast, as CNBC survey finds concerns on the economy, Covid and inflation

Published: 10/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Just 41% of the public approve of Biden's handling of the presidency, compared to 52% who disapprove.

Bank of America says the Fed is playing with fire by downplaying inflation and needs a new playbook

Published: 10/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Fed is effectively "fighting the last war," BofA global economist Ethan Harris said.

Paul Tudor Jones says crypto is his preferred inflation hedge over gold right now

Published: 10/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC on Wednesday, "Clearly, it's winning the race against gold at the moment."

Paul Tudor Jones says inflation could be worse than feared, biggest threat to markets and society

Published: 10/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones believes that inflation is here to stay, posing a major threat to the markets and the economy.

Argentine food prices grow below overall inflation

Published: 10/20/2021 in MercoPress

The Government needs some predictability regarding prices as the mid-term elections loom over Argentina's basic food basket rose 3.2% in September, according to data released Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec).

Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s five measuring sticks on inflation aren’t holding up very well

Published: 10/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There are weaknesses in each of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's inflation five planks that, if not thwarting it altogether, at least undermine the position.

Inflation is not going away any time soon. Here's how top financial advisors are handling it

Published: 10/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Everyone, from Federal Reserve officials to individual investors, is worried about inflation. What top advisors from CNBC's FA 100 list are doing about it.

Fed minutes: tapering round the corner but inflation remains controversial

Published: 10/14/2021 in MercoPress

Tapering means limiting the US$ 120bn monthly purchase of Treasury bonds and mortgage backed securities, a program which has been ongoing since June 2020. The United States Federal Reserve is expected to begin cutting on emergency support for the US economy in mid-December at the latest, if not even in mid-November, according to the minutes from September's meeting released this week.

Companies with pricing power are a great place to hide out as inflation hits, says Wolfe Research

Published: 10/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"We expect inflation to be the #1 market driver from here on out," said Chris Senyek, chief investment strategist at Wolfe Research.

Double digit inflation in Brazil spiked by increasing fuel and food costs

Published: 10/13/2021 in MercoPress

Policy maker Central Bank chair, Roberto Campos Neto is expected to raise the Selic to 8.75% by the end of next year, above the previous estimate of 8.5% Brazilian market analysts raised their forecasts for inflation and the Selic key interest rate for 2022 as increasing fuel and food costs plus resurgent demand for services are spiking prices as the pandemic seems to be coming to an end.

Inflation: Price of top China soy sauce raised as costs surge

Published: 10/12/2021 in BBC News - World

The announcement is the latest sign of inflationary pressures in the world's second largest economy.

This manager's fund is up almost 20% this year. Here's how he beats the inflation jitters

Published: 10/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Freddie Lait says his approach is different to other market participants and is giving him an edge.

Argentine inflation is world's fourth highest, says IMF

Published: 10/12/2021 in MercoPress

A vaccine gap plays a key role in different projections worldwide, the IMF said Argentina's inflation turned out to be the world's fourth-highest, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook report released Tuesday in Washington.

Stock futures fall slightly ahead of earnings and inflation report

Published: 10/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

On Tuesday, the major averages fell for the third straight session.

Inflation gauge should be hot again in September, and for months ahead

Published: 10/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumer inflation is expected to have flared in September at the same rapid pace as August, and economists say there will likely be more hot numbers to follow.

Cathie Wood says exodus from high-cost cities will push down inflation

Published: 10/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Cathie Wood is moving her investment firm's headquarters to St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 1.

Argentina replaces domestic trade secretary in a move to curb inflation

Published: 10/11/2021 in MercoPress

Feletti is loyal to CFK and now needs to curb inflation Argentine President Alberto Fernández Saturday reassigned Domestic Trade Secretary Paula Espańol to other duties within the Interior Ministry and chose former National Deputy Roberto Feletti to replace her, it was announced.

Strong wage gains cast doubt that inflation is going away anytime soon

Published: 10/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

September's wage gains provided more fuel to the argument that the current pace of inflation could run longer than many economists anticipate.

UBS answers investors' toughest questions on inflation, China and more

Published: 10/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The analysts tackled a range of subjects from Chinese regulation to the sectors that are likely to continue reporting higher earnings.

Fed’s Evans sees inflation falling below central bank's 2% target after current rise subsides

Published: 10/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The current spate of inflation won't last and ultimately will fall below the Federal Reserve's target, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said.

Yellen sees inflation staying higher for the next several months

Published: 10/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned Tuesday that inflationary pressures hitting the U.S. economy could last for a while.

Inflation is going to be a much bigger problem than the Fed believes, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel warns

Published: 10/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel, who’s known as a long-time bull, believes inflation will become a much bigger problem than the Fed believes.

These high-yielding investments can protect against inflation risk, market analysts say

Published: 10/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors may want to consider shorter-duration, convertible and preferred securities in their search for greater yield and lower risk, market analysts say.

Key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve hits another 30-year high

Published: 10/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation ran at a fresh 30-year high in August as supply chain disruptions and extraordinarily high demand fueled ongoing price pressures.

Euro zone inflation hits highest level in 13 years as energy prices soar

Published: 10/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Higher inflation data comes as lawmakers fret about soaring energy prices.

Starbucks shares downgraded on wage inflation and China growth concerns

Published: 09/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Retailers are raising pay to stay competitive in a tight labor market.

Here are three ways one bond investor is looking to beat inflation

Published: 09/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Finding yield in a zero-rate world is making life tough for fixed income investors, and inflation is only making the job more difficult.

Buy these stocks with pricing power as inflation runs rampant, UBS says

Published: 09/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

UBS says these 10 stocks have strong pricing power and are set to outperform.

Fed Chair Powell calls inflation 'frustrating' and sees it running into next year

Published: 09/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still expects inflation to ease eventually, but said he sees the current pressures running into 2022.

New York Life Investments CEO says inflation will persist and reveals her top protection play

Published: 09/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The asset manager advised investors to shift portfolios toward categories that provide income and inflation protection.

Fed Chair Powell to warn Congress that inflation pressures could last longer than expected

Published: 09/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned Washington legislators that the causes of the recent rise in inflation may last longer than anticipated.

Fed officials say they see a pullback in stimulus even with inflation cooling

Published: 09/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

At least three Federal Reserve officials said Monday they are ready to pull back on stimulus even though they don't see a threat from inflation.

Costco, Nike and FedEx are warning there's more inflation set to hit consumers as holidays approach

Published: 09/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Shipping bottlenecks that have led to rising freight costs that will be passed onto consumers are cooking up a holiday headache for U.S. retailers.

Bank of England downgrades growth projections, warns inflation will climb above 4%

Published: 09/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

It comes after the U.K.'s economic growth slowed in July and consumer price inflation saw its largest month-on-month increase since records began in Jan. 1997.

Inflation, a labor crunch and the delta variant pressure restaurants heading into fall, survey finds

Published: 09/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Supply chain disruptions, a labor shortage and inflation pose challenges for restaurants, a Goldman Sachs survey of small business owners found.

Here's how inflation is hitting the online prices of everything from apparel to furniture

Published: 09/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Prices of goods online have now risen for an unprecedented 15 consecutive months, following what was a historical period of declines, according to a report.

Argentina's August inflation set at 2.5% by Indec

Published: 09/15/2021 in MercoPress

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco went up only 2% Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI-Cost of Living) rose 2.5% during August and fell below 3% in July, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) released Tuesday.

UK inflation rate posts biggest increase since records began

Published: 09/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The U.K.'s consumer prices index surged by 3.2% in the 12 months to August, official data showed on Wednesday, the largest ever month-on-month increase since records began.

Tuesday's CPI report likely to show inflation continuing to run hot, putting the Fed in tough spot

Published: 09/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Tuesday's report of the consumer price index could set the tone for markets ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, particularly if it is hot.

Apollo CEO says inflation is everywhere in company's portfolio

Published: 09/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Apollo Global's Marc Rowan spoke with CNBC's Leslie Picker as part of "Delivering Alpha."

Markets brace for hot consumer inflation report in the week ahead

Published: 09/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors will focus on two big economic reports in the week ahead - August retail sales and consumer inflation data.

Producer inflation accelerated in August, as wholesale prices rose record 8.3% from a year ago

Published: 09/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The producer price index for final demand products was expected to increase 0.6% in August, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

European Central Bank slows its bond purchases as euro zone inflation surges

Published: 09/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The European Central Bank kept its monetary policy unchanged on Thursday but opted to slow down the pace of net asset purchases under its pandemic emergency purchase program.

Businesses are feeling stronger inflation and paying higher wages, Fed's 'Beige Book' says

Published: 09/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Businesses are experiencing escalating inflation that likely will be passed onto consumers, the Fed reported Wednesday.

ECB to kick off its tapering debate as inflation surges to a 10-year high

Published: 09/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Market participants are keenly watching the European Central Bank this week as the Frankfurt institution meets to discuss its pandemic-era stimulus.

A sharp rise in wages is contributing to worries over inflation

Published: 09/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

August's jobs report, besides being a big disappointment, also showed that even with weak hiring, wages are rising.

Uruguay's inflation for August above government targets

Published: 09/04/2021 in MercoPress

August was the second largest monthly increase so far this year, according to Uruguay's INE Uruguay's National Statistics Institute (INE) Friday issued its monthly report according to which the country's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2021 showed a 0.85% increase.

Inflation could repeat the 1960s, when the Fed lost control, Niall Ferguson says

Published: 09/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation could be repeating the trajectory of the late 1960s, according to top economic historian Niall Ferguson.

JPMorgan downgrades AB InBev to underweight, says inflation will hit earnings

Published: 09/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The beverage company could fall more than 8%, according to JPMorgan.

Two more factors have popped up that add to the Fed's inflation worries

Published: 08/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Trends in home prices and consumer confidence pointed to more inflationary issues on the horizon for the U.S. economy.

Euro zone inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key central bank meeting

Published: 08/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumer prices in the euro zone rose again in August, ahead of a crucial European Central Bank meeting in just over a week's time.

John Paulson says inflation will shoot much higher, and he's positioning with energy and gold bets

Published: 08/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The billionaire investors said the unprecedented monetary stimulus created a new regime for inflation, and gold stands to benefit.

Pandemic, unemployment and inflation increasing Brazilian families debts

Published: 08/30/2021 in MercoPress

”Weakness of the formal labor market and advances from the informal sector (…) are contributing to a greater indebtedness of families”, points out the CNC release. Photo: Getty Images The percentage of Brazilian indebted families reached 72,9% in August, considered a new record and a direct consequence of the economic hardships because of the pandemic, unemployment and inflation, according to a release from the National Confederation of Retail, Services and Tourism, CNC.

Powell's benign view on inflation is getting pushback at the Fed, and elsewhere

Published: 08/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's conviction that the inflation whipping through the economy this year soon will subside is not universally shared.

Key inflation gauge rises 3.6% from a year ago to tie biggest jump since the early 1990s

Published: 08/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

An inflation measure that the Federal Reserve uses to set policy rose 3.6% in July from a year ago.

Fed's Kaplan is worried about inflation and risk-taking and wants to announce taper in September

Published: 08/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan would like to see the central bank announce next month that it will begin tightening its policy reins.

Bullard says the Fed has to 'get going' on the taper, may need to get aggressive to stop inflation

Published: 08/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says the central bank should have its tapering process finished by the end of March 2022.

David Einhorn's inflation bets are paying off. Here are Greenlight's latest moves

Published: 08/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Here's a look at how the star manager is playing the trend of higher prices in industries from real estate to financials and to commodities.

What the July inflation reports tells us about the housing market

Published: 08/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The July 2021 CPI and PPI reports are out. Michael R. Englund, principal director and chief economist for Action Economics, breaks down the reports and details what's driving the housing market.

Wage and food inflation are hitting restaurants. These stocks can still rise

Published: 08/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

In July, the cost of food away from home saw its biggest monthly increase since 1981, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Markets no longer fear inflation and stocks will continue to rally, HSBC says

Published: 08/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Markets no longer fear inflation and are now focused on the spread of the delta Covid-19 variant, according to HSBC Wealth Management.

Argentina's inflation for July 2021 measured at 3%

Published: 08/13/2021 in MercoPress

Todesca admitted projections for 2021 will not be met Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI-Cost of Living) increased 3% in July, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) released Thursday.

U.S. stock futures mixed as market shrugs off inflation report

Published: 08/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. stock futures were mixed Wednesday night after the market shrugged off the July inflation report and the Dow and S&P 500 hit records.

Inflation was hot in July, but rent isn't showing up yet and could drive prices higher

Published: 08/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Sharp post-pandemic price increases in some parts of the economy appear to be fading, but rent is expected to show up as a longer lasting factor in inflation.

July consumer prices jump 5.4%, but core inflation rises less than expected

Published: 08/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Prices that Americans pay for everyday goods and services continued their acceleration in July, but about where economists had expected.

Consumer inflation likely to be another scorcher in July, economists say

Published: 08/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The surge in consumer prices has likely peaked. In July, inflation was about as hot as it should get post pandemic, economists say.

Bank of England keeps policy unchanged, warns of 'more pronounced' period of inflation

Published: 08/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Bank of England left its monetary policy unchanged on Thursday, but raised its inflation forecasts.

Fed Vice Chair Clarida anticipates rate hikes starting in 2023, sees upside risks to inflation

Published: 08/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said the central bank is likely to hit its targets by the end of next year and start raising rates again in 2023.

Key inflation indicator up 3.5% year over year in June for fastest gain since 1991

Published: 07/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed leaves rates unchanged but admits inflation could force a change of policy

Published: 07/29/2021 in MercoPress

Fed chairman Powell admits the path of the US economy continues to depend on the course of the virus The United States Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, close to zero, despite an inflation spike during June when it soared to an annual 5,4%, its highest in thirteen years.

Uruguay economy forecasted to grow 3,5% in 2021, with inflation above target, Central bank report

Published: 07/29/2021 in MercoPress

The expected evolution of the activity level anticipates a recovery to pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter of this year The Uruguayan Central bank in its second-quarter Monetary Policy report forecasted a 3,5% expansion for the country's economy, the same as the estimate of the Finance ministry, but anticipated higher inflation because of an increase in public rates and commodities.

Wages are rising, but inflation may have given workers a 2% pay cut

Published: 07/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Average hourly wages grew 3.6% in June relative to last year, the most in over a decade. But has inflation mitigated that increase?

IMF warns that inflation could prove to be persistent and central banks may need to act

Published: 07/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

For the most part, the Washington-based institution sees these price pressures as transitory. However, it warned that "uncertainty remains high."

These stocks should benefit from rising inflation, ETF manager says

Published: 07/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Companies with capital-light business models that deal in hard assets are most likely to benefit from higher inflation, says Horizon Kinetics' James Davolos.

Earnings season has been great so far with profit margins holding up in the face of inflation

Published: 07/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A quarter of the way through earnings season, we are headed toward the best profit growth in over a decade. 

The bond market is torn over the potential for higher inflation and lower growth

Published: 07/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A volatile environment for government bonds is reflecting a highly uncertain future for the U.S. economy.

Yellen sees 'several more months of rapid inflation' before easing, worries about housing impact

Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects inflation run to ease, though she cautioned that prices could continue to rise over the next several months.

Powell grilled by grouchy senators over inflation and climate change, even as economy rebounds

Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

An economic rebound, rising wages and declining unemployment weren't enough to spare Fed Chairman Jerome Powell from gripes in the Senate.

There's a 'better hedge' against rising inflation — and it's not gold, says fund manager

Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Gold has become a less attractive inflation hedge as the U.S. Federal Reserve appears less tolerant of ultra-low interest rates, said a portfolio manager.

How inflation could prompt the largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in decades

Published: 07/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New Consumer Price Index data is pushing up the estimated Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to 6.1% for 2022.

Powell says the Fed is still a ways off from altering policy, expects inflation to moderate

Published: 07/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Powell said Wednesday that the economy needs to improve more before the central bank will change its ultra-easy monetary policy.

Bank of England was expecting 'bumps' as economy reopens, official says as inflation surges

Published: 07/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Bank of England was expecting "bumps in the way" as the economy reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability Jon Cunliffe has told CNBC.

UK Inflation Accelerates Close To Three-Year Peak

Published: 07/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain's annual inflation rate has jumped close to a three-year peak as consumer prices accelerate on easing coronavirus restrictions, official data showed Wednesday, fanning global inflationary...

Surging prices for used cars, gasoline, food and airfares are driving the jump in inflation

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation surged in June by the most since 2008, driven by price increases in used cars, car rentals as well as a rebound in airfares, lodging and food.

Inflation just jumped the most in years, yet markets are largely ignoring it. Here's why

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A spike in the June 2021 consumer price index reading may be little cause for alarm thanks to a dizzying, but isolated, rise in used car prices.

Inflation concerns has many retirees worried about outliving their nest eggs

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As inflation rises, many retirees worry about outliving their nest eggs. Advisors suggest these portfolio changes for retirees to preserve buying power.

Inflation climbs higher than expected in June as price index rises 5.4%

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The consumer price index was expected to increase 5% year over year in June, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

Inflation expectations surge, hitting new high for New York Fed survey

Published: 07/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The June Survey of Consumer Expectations showed that median inflation expectations over the next 12 months jumped to 4.8%.

Brazil: Săo Paulo's elderly unable to cope with inflation, study shows

Published: 07/12/2021 in MercoPress

Electricity bills and credit cards were among the items half of Sao Paulo's elderly could not afford over the last 12 months More than 50% of Săo Paulo's senior citizens interviewed during a survey have admitted they could not make ends meet.

Ron Insana: The bond market agrees with the Federal Reserve — inflation is temporary

Published: 07/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Falling yields, including the 10-year Treasury's sharp decline, suggest the bond market believes inflation won’t stick around.

European Central Bank sets its inflation target at 2% in new policy review

Published: 07/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The ECB has now a new inflation goal and is taking climate change into account in its massive bond buying programs.

Uruguay's yearly inflation set at 7.33% after Monday's figures

Published: 07/06/2021 in MercoPress

The last INE report has yielded results slightly above President Lacalle's ambitious goals Uruguay's yearly Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 7.33% as per data released Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), slightly above the government's target.

Paraguay's inflation reaches 0.4% in June

Published: 07/03/2021 in MercoPress

The guaraní is slowly losing ground to the US dollar Paraguay's inflation in June stood at 0.4%, according to a Central Bank report issued Friday in Asunción. The new data showed a slight improvement, compared to May's 0.6%, for a total of 1.5% in the first half of the year 2021.

General Mills is the latest company to face a big inflation hit

Published: 07/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The maker of the "magically delicious cereal" told investors Wednesday that the company expects to see inflation running at a lofty 7% this year.

Parents prepared to pay more this back-to-school season as inflation hits wallets, KPMG survey finds

Published: 06/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Among the KPMG survey respondents who said they planned to spend more on their kids, 39% believe sticker prices are going up, with inflation on the rise.

This chart shows we are past peak inflation fear, supporting the stock market rally

Published: 06/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Over the past month, inflation fears have abated, and a chart diagramming the trend could be signaling the next leg up in the market.

As pricing fears peak, corporate America lacks faith in the Fed to control inflation: Survey

Published: 06/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

More chief financial officers are worried about input costs, potential price hikes, and the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation.

El-Erian says the Fed is behind on inflation and risks another recession if it is forced to catch up

Published: 06/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed officials are underestimating inflation and risking another recession, Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC on Monday.

Inflation looks bad now, but it's pretty much sticking to the script

Published: 06/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

What's bad news for consumers has been good news for policymakers as well as investors when it comes to inflation.

Tractor Supply CEO says inflation and supply chain delays will be challenges for foreseeable future

Published: 06/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Tractor Supply has seen inflation in costs and significant delays in its supply chain and the company's CEO doesn't think these hurdles will be temporary.

Key inflation indicator posts biggest year-over-year gain in nearly three decades

Published: 06/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A key inflation indicator that the Federal Reserve uses to set policy rose 3.4% in May, the fastest increase since the early 1990s.

Dow futures rise 100 points helped by Nike earnings, key inflation report ahead

Published: 06/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors will be watching for signs of inflations when the Commerce Department releases its core personal consumption expenditures index.

Piper Sandler downgrades Dollar Tree, says inflation will cut into margins

Published: 06/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Piper Sandler downgraded the discount retailer to neutral from overweight.

Surging inflation is causing headaches for a cautious Bank of England

Published: 06/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at record lows and maintain its massive asset purchase program on Thursday, but inflation poses questions.

Fed Chair Powell says it's 'very, very unlikely' the U.S. will see 1970s-style inflation

Published: 06/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fed Chair Jerome Powell continued to attribute most of the recent inflation surge to factors closely tied to the economic reopening.

Inflation is a problem for sustainable investors — but these stocks will ride it out, Bernstein says

Published: 06/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Bernstein has picked a number of stocks for sustainable investors looking to ride out rising inflation.

Credit Suisse picks the Chinese stocks with the most pricing power in an age of inflation

Published: 06/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As inflation rises globally, Credit Suisse has picked a handful of stocks that its in-house model indicates can maintain profitability even as prices climb.

Beware of inflation 'headwinds': Economist Mark Zandi predicts 10% to 20% market correction

Published: 06/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Moody’s Analytics Mark Zandi believes the Federal Reserve’s response to inflation will create trouble for the market.

Inflation breakout will drive 10-year yields above 2% in coming months, Wells Fargo predicts

Published: 06/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"The 10-year yield is going up a fair bit through the remainder of the year," Wells Fargo Securities' Michael Schumacher says.

These 8 global stocks will benefit from rising inflation: Bank of America

Published: 06/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Rising inflation is pushing up costs, but for some companies it could be good news.

Interest rates in Brazil need to stay high to contain 2022 inflation, former minister says

Published: 06/18/2021 in MercoPress

“The hope that the rise in inflation was temporary has passed,” says Nóbrega. Former Brazilian Finance Minister Maílson da Nóbrega (Jan. 6 1988 - March 18, 1990) under President José Sarney has pointed out that the country needs to keep interest rates at a high level at least until the Selic rate reaches 6.5% per year.

Jim Cramer says the market is signaling that commodity inflation is 'pretty much over'

Published: 06/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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May's inflation in Argentina was 3.3%: What will happen after the elections?

Published: 06/17/2021 in MercoPress

Economy Minister Guzmán believes “the conditions are in place for inflation to be reduced month by month.” Argentina's inflation in May was 3.3% for a year-on-year accumulation of 48.8%, the highest mark since March 2020, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC)

GM expects inflation, semiconductor shortage to add $3 billion in extra costs in second half

Published: 06/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The increased costs include a greater-than-expected impact from the parts shortage as well as rising commodity inflation costs of up to $2 billion.

Fed holds rates steady but raises inflation expectations sharply

Published: 06/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Rising oil prices put Fed's Jerome Powell in a tough spot amid inflation worries, Jim Cramer says

Published: 06/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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Most professional investors agree with the Fed on inflation, Bank of America survey shows

Published: 06/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is transitory and the market's most-crowded trade, according to Bank of America's June Global Fund Manager Survey.

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan is hoarding cash because 'very good chance' inflation is here to stay

Published: 06/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Dimon waded into the debate on whether higher inflation is a result of temporary aspects of the reopening or if it could be more lasting.

Cramer cites 3 stocks that could come back into favor under Paul Tudor Jones' Fed inflation trade

Published: 06/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday pointed out Caterpillar and two other stocks that could benefit from investor Paul Tudor Jones' Fed stays on hold scenario.

Paul Tudor Jones says 'go all in on the inflation trades' if Fed keeps ignoring higher prices

Published: 06/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC on Monday he would "probably buy commodities, buy crypto, buy gold" if the Fed shrugs off inflation.

'Shocking' inflation numbers will fall back to earth and hurt reopening trades: David Rosenberg

Published: 06/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research sees the inflation comeback as a temporary phenomenon caused by enormous pent-up demand and supply chain issues.

The Fed could be facing a jobs headache in its inflation fight

Published: 06/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

If the Fed's view on inflation prevails, a few key things have to go right, particularly when it comes to getting people back to work.

One inflation chart could indicate when the rotation back into tech might begin

Published: 06/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Nasdaq 100 has entered a wait-and-see stretch that pivots on concerns about inflation, according to TradingAnalysis.com founder Todd Gordon.

Goldman Sachs names the South Korean stocks that could be inflation winners

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors globally are increasingly worried that an acceleration in inflation would raise operating costs and weigh down profit margins at listed companies.

Jim Cramer reacts to red-hot inflation number: 'The market took it in stride'

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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Stock futures flat after S&P 500 hits new high, despite rising inflation

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were unchanged at the start of the overnight session. Nasdaq futures 0.1%.

Inflation is hotter than expected, but looks temporary and likely won’t affect Fed policy yet

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumer prices jumped more than expected in May, but the surge in inflation looks to be temporary and should not push the Fed to tighten policy for now.

Goldman CFO says inflation likely transitory but a sharp rise would have ‘negative consequences’

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A sustained spike in inflation would have "negative consequences" for markets and major banks, according Goldman Sachs Chief Financial Officer Stephen Scherr.

Top investment strategist David Roche says inflation is here to stay. Here’s why

Published: 06/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Higher inflation is here to stay, according to veteran investment strategist David Roche, who described the view that higher prices were temporary as "most unlikely."

Hot inflation may have become scorching in May and is expected to hit a 28-year high

Published: 06/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Economists expect core consumer inflation hit 3.5% in May, the fastest annual pace in 28 years.

Stock futures rise as investors await key inflation report

Published: 06/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stock futures rose during the overnight session Wednesday evening as investors eyed a key consumer inflation report due Thursday.

UBS says buy these cheap stocks with pricing power amid higher inflation

Published: 06/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is making winners out of these demand-driven stocks with higher pricing power, UBS says.

Bitcoin or gold? Top strategist David Roche outlines his play for hedging against inflation

Published: 06/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Veteran investment strategist David Roche thinks rising inflation is a real risk for markets, and outlined how he thinks investors should play the trend.

Five Below CEO says the discount retailer is well positioned to handle inflation

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Five Below's reputation for low prices helps it provide more value to customers in an inflationary period, CEO Joel Anderson told CNBC.

Stocks are on the path towards new records, even with Fed and inflation worries increasing

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Even with headwinds from the Fed and inflation, a booming economy and strong earnings should send the market to a series of new highs this summer.

Deutsche Bank warns of global 'time bomb' coming due to rising inflation

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation may look like it will go away but is more likely to persist and lead to a crisis in the years ahead, according to Deutsche Bank.

Market returns are much worse when inflation is high, Goldman says. Here's how to play it

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"The stock market tends to perform better during periods of low inflation than when inflation is high," Goldman Sachs told clients.

Here's an option to protect your money from inflation

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As investors worry about inflation, some may consider I bonds. It's a relatively safe and nearly risk-free asset they can buy through the U.S. government.

AMC, meme stocks could spark more heat in the week ahead as investors await inflation news

Published: 06/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

CPI inflation data is a highlight of the week ahead, as investors look forward to the Fed's June meeting.

Citi downgrades Allstate, says inflation could lead to higher claims costs

Published: 06/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Shares of Allstate have gained roughly 25% year to date, reclaiming their pre-pandemic levels and pushing to the company's market cap to $41 billion.

These inflation winners are beating the market again this year and have potential upside

Published: 06/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Certain stocks have a history of thriving amid higher prices — and they're beating the market again this year as inflation concerns rise.

Stocks could hit new highs in early June, but then face challenges from inflation data and the Fed

Published: 06/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stocks are likely to reach new highs in June, but the extent of the market gains depend on how much of a threat investors believe inflation will become.

U.S. inflation is transitory but could become more persistent, says ex-Fed official Dudley

Published: 06/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

William Dudley, former New York Fed president, predicted that the Federal Reserve will start tapering its asset purchases by the end of this year.

BTIG recommends buying these cheap stocks that beat inflation

Published: 06/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Certain cheap stocks are poised to outperform as inflation concerns mount and the market stagnates, according to BTIG.

How long will rising inflation last? We polled 30 market strategists, and here's what they said

Published: 05/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Just about every investor knows that inflation has arrived. The open question is, how long will it last?

Paraguay's Central Bank keeps interest rates at 0.75%; eyes 4% yearly inflation

Published: 05/29/2021 in MercoPress

International conditions are fvorable to Paraguay's growth, the BCP has reported After a study through which it was determined that international factors remained favourable. Paraguay's Central Bank (BCP) Friday announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (CPM) unanimously decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 0.75% annually.

Costco is seeing inflation abound, impacting a slew of consumer products

Published: 05/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The big-box club chain said it's been seeing accelerating prices across a range of products.

A key U.S. inflation gauge rose 3.1% year over year, higher than expected

Published: 05/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index for April was expected to increase 2.9% year over year.

Markets are so fixated on inflation they might miss the next big blowup, says BlackRock

Published: 05/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

BlackRock's proprietary Geopolitical Risk Indicator has fallen to a four-year low as markets focus more on inflation and the economic recovery than geopolitics.

Inflation is picking up across the globe. Here are Credit Suisse’s top ways to trade it

Published: 05/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumer price data in the U.S. saw its sharpest jump for more than a decade and the bank picked stocks with "guaranteed pricing power" in a research note.

'No doubt' sudden inflation spike would hit bonds and equities, warns legendary investor

Published: 05/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

If inflation makes bonds unattractive, it will also make stocks less valuable, says Charles Ellis, author of "Winning the Loser's Game."

These dividend growers are on solid footing as volatility, inflation pick up

Published: 05/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors should be careful to look for dividend stocks with solid underlying financials, according to Wall Street pros.

Covid outbreaks in Asia could hit supply chains and raise U.S. inflation, says expert

Published: 05/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam are among Asian manufacturing economies that have reported a renewed Covid outbreak in the last few weeks.

Walmart is doubling down on 'rollbacks' as inflation pushes prices higher

Published: 05/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The retail giant is doubling down on low prices as people get vaccinated and return to stores.

Inflation, not Covid, is now the biggest 'tail risk' for markets, Bank of America survey says

Published: 05/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A record 69% of respondents to the monthly reading see above-trend growth and inflation as the most likely scenario ahead.

Argentina bans meat exports for 30 days in an attempt to curb inflation

Published: 05/18/2021 in MercoPress

The 30-day ban will in fact last “until the domestic market is in order.” The Argentine government of President Alberto Fernández has announced all meat exports will be banned for the next 30 days in an attempt to slow down inflation as domestic prices went up 20% owing to foreign demand.

Fed's Bostic says there's no reason to change policy despite inflation fears

Published: 05/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said he's comfortable with ultra-loose policy even as inflation gains steam.

China is concerned about inflation – but it’s not the top priority right now

Published: 05/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

In its report on first quarter monetary policy, the Chinese central bank focused on how the foundation for the domestic economic recovery is not solid.

Argentine inflation for April set at 4.1%

Published: 05/14/2021 in MercoPress

Inflation for 2021 was budgeted at 29%, but has already been more than halved. Argentina's April inflation reached 4.1% for a cumulative rise of 17.6% in the first four months of 2021, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported on Thursday.

Another inflation gauge comes in hot with producer prices jumping 6.2% in April from a year ago

Published: 05/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Economists polled by FactSet are expecting a 0.3% increase in April for the PPI over the previous month.

Here's why stock investors are watching inflation so closely

Published: 05/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Most importantly in this market, inflation reduces expectations of earnings growth which puts downward pressure on stock prices.  

April's inflation surge wasn't as drastic as it looked, but the real test is still ahead

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There was probably less than met the eye from the startling inflation pop in April.

Prices are going to go up — here’s what inflation means to you and what you can do about it

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As the economy picks up in the wake of the pandemic, so will inflation. Here's how to prepare for rising costs.

Investors are worried about inflation data, but economists see it as a sign of temporary growth

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The recent pickup in inflation may, in fact, be a temporary — and welcome — change for those who fear a slowdown in U.S. GDP.

Inflation spooks stocks and raises fear the Fed is wrong that the price spike is temporary

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Markets were braced for a hot consumer inflation report, but nowhere near the 4.2% headline increase reported for April.

Cramer: Here's how investors should be positioned after April's hot inflation data

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"You can't buy stocks that don't have buybacks. You must buy stocks with dividends," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

Inflation surges in April as consumer prices leap 4.2%, fastest since 2008

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Consumer Price Index, which measures a basket of goods as well as energy and housing costs, rose 4.2% from a year ago.

RBC downgrades Dollar General citing inflation, dwindling stimulus money

Published: 05/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

RBC Capital Markets downgraded the retailer to sector perform from outperform on Wednesday.

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors remain cautious over inflation worries

Published: 05/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors are worried that a rapid rise in inflation may force central banks to raise interest rates and implement other tightening measures.

Stock futures are flat after Dow's worst day since February, key inflation data on deck

Published: 05/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Technology stocks fell Tuesday but eventually recovered, spurring selling in the broader market

All eyes are on this inflation number, which could have the biggest gain in nearly a decade

Published: 05/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Consumer inflation data for April will be released on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, and it's expected to show a significant bump.

Japanese stocks lead declines in Asia-Pacific; China reports inflation data

Published: 05/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. markets fell overnight as investors exited Big Tech stocks including Microsoft and Apple. The Nasdaq composite suffered the largest loss, falling by 2.5%.

Inflation expectations increase amid fears of rising rents and home prices

Published: 05/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Americans' expectations for inflation over the next few years hit its highest level in nearly a decade, amid fears of rising rents and home prices.

Fed's Evans says employment and inflation need to pick up before policy changes

Published: 05/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said employment and inflation both will have to pick up before he will change his position on policy.

Argentina's inflation for the year 2021 forecast at 47.3%

Published: 05/08/2021 in MercoPress

Unemployment stays relatively unchanged at around 11% Argentina's monthly inflation for April 2021 is expected to be around 3.8%, according to consulting firms surveyed by the Central Bank.

Inflation is the big challenge for markets and the Fed in the week ahead

Published: 05/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

After April's disappointing jobs report, market focus will shift squarely to inflation in the week ahead.

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel explains why inflation may only cause a blip in bull run for stocks

Published: 05/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Wharton School's Jeremy Siegel told CNBC on Friday that stocks will remain more attractive than bonds during a high-inflation environment.

Inflation watch: Why the Fed is paying close attention to this chart

Published: 05/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation expectations are at multiyear highs and investors should pay attention, says Lakshman Achuthan of the Economic Cycle Research Institute.

Uruguay's inflation projected at 6.8% year on year fits within government’s target

Published: 05/06/2021 in MercoPress

Analysts consulted by the BCU foresee Uruguay's inflation at 6% for the end of 2023 Uruguay has managed to keep inflation at 6.8%, which is within the government's target range for the first time in 36 months, it was announced Wednesday.

Brazil's Central Bank ups basic interest rate to curb growing inflation

Published: 05/06/2021 in MercoPress

The Selic recorded an all time high in July 2015, when it reached 14.25% In a move to curb growing inflation, Brazil's Central Bank Wednesday decided to raise the basic interest rate by 0.75 percentage points, to 3.5% per year. It was the second time in a row that the monetary authorities responded to this type of measure.

Jim Cramer dismisses Treasury Secretary Yellen's inflation assessment

Published: 05/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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Goldman downgrades Kroger and Albertsons, says inflation will hit grocers' margins

Published: 05/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Goldman moved Kroger to sell from neutral and Albertsons to neutral from buy on Tuesday.

Fed's Barkin sees higher inflation this year, but then a reversal in 2022

Published: 05/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Barkin provided a guidepost for when he might change his mind and vote to tighten policy at least through cutting the monthly rate of asset purchases.

Buffett says inflation is coming. Here are the best ways to trade it

Published: 05/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Here's how top Wall Street strategists say investors should approach inflation.

Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is seeing 'very substantial inflation' and raising prices

Published: 05/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"We are seeing very substantial inflation," Buffett said. "We are raising prices. People are raising prices to us and it's being accepted."

More earnings, April's big jobs report and inflation worries could swing markets in the week ahead

Published: 04/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

April's jobs report and a barrage of earnings news make for another busy week for markets, as the calendar rolls into May.

Leon Cooperman sees stock market lower a year from now due to tax, rate, inflation pressures

Published: 04/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"I suspect the market will be lower a year from today," Leon Cooperman told CNBC on Friday, one day after the S&P 500 notched a record close.

‘Decent odds’ inflation could get out of control, Leuthold's Jim Paulsen warns

Published: 04/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Leuthold Group’s Jim Paulsen sees high stakes for investors as inflationary pressures grow.

Fed holds interest rates near zero, sees faster growth and higher inflation

Published: 04/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As expected, the U.S. central bank decided to keep short-term interest rates anchored near zero as it buys at least $120 billion of bonds each month.

Buy these stocks with pricing power as inflation heats up, UBS says

Published: 04/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

UBS gave each company in the S&P 500 a score based on pricing power and margin momentum.

Credit Suisse found stocks to play the rebound, but also protect against inflation

Published: 04/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

These defensive stocks have cyclical qualities, according to Credit Suisse.

Taxes and inflation will be key themes for markets in the week ahead

Published: 04/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The final week of April is going to be a super busy one for markets with a Fed meeting and a deluge of earnings news.

Shortage of semiconductors, dubbed the 'new oil,' could dent GDP growth, boost inflation

Published: 04/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Economic growth could slow, and inflation is likely to see at least a momentary bump higher as the semiconductor shortage escalates, economists say.

Cramer's week ahead: The impact of inflation and the reopening as earnings season accelerates

Published: 04/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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Berenberg says rising inflation is here to stay — and names the stocks to play it

Published: 04/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The bank urged investors to "find ways to hedge higher bond yield risk in their portfolios."

These stocks have fast-growing dividends to counter inflation, says UBS

Published: 04/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

UBS said it's time for equity investors to turn to dividend growers for stable income.

Chile's Central Bank monthly report foresees 2021 inflation at 3.2%

Published: 04/13/2021 in MercoPress

Anti-covid-19 restrictions bear little to no impact on Chile's economy forecast Chile's monthly report issued by the Central Bank Monday forecast inflation to close 2021 with a cumulative 3.2%, with no significant changes in sight for 2022 and 2023.

Stock futures are little changed ahead of key inflation report

Published: 04/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Dow futures were calm on Monday evening.

Market braces for key inflation report Tuesday that may test the Fed's mettle

Published: 04/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation has become a main worry for the market, but the Fed has worked hard to tamp down those concerns.

Goldman says companies that can pass on price increases will thrive as inflation picks up

Published: 04/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Goldman believes in an inflationary environment, companies with high pricing power will outperform.

Argentine inflation forecast at 46% for year 2021, 3.9% for March alone

Published: 04/10/2021 in MercoPress

The Argentine Central Bank foresees an official exchange rate of $ 160 / US $ 1 for the end of 2022. Argentina's Central Bank Friday announced the yearly inflation for 2021 was expected to reach 46%, while figures for the past month of March were around 3.9%. The official peso/US dollar exchange rate was foreseen at $ 115/ US$ 1 by the end of this year.

Lagarde sees strong rebound for EU economy in second half, expects U.S. to meet inflation goal soon

Published: 04/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Despite a difficult struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, the EU will hit its economic stride later this year, Lagarde told CNBC on Friday.

The Fed could come under fire for easy policy while the economy soars and inflation rises

Published: 04/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As the economy booms over the next couple of months, the Fed will have a more difficult time defending its super easy policies.

Manufacturing boom brings more signs that inflation is building rapidly

Published: 04/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

March brought the strongest manufacturing growth in more than 37 years, and with it increasing indications about inflation pressures

Think inflation is about to pop? UBS has 15 U.S. stock picks for you

Published: 03/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The analysts picked their favorite U.S. and global stocks for an inflationary environment.

The Fed can fight inflation, but it may come at the cost of future growth

Published: 03/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation-fighting tools come with a cost, and can be deadly to the kinds of growth periods the U.S. is experiencing.

The bond market rebels as it adjusts to the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy

Published: 03/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Fed unwittingly launched a bond market rebellion, sending the key interest rate that influences mortgages and other loans sharply higher.

These stocks could be winners if the Fed lets inflation run, RBC says

Published: 03/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is now a question of when, not if, according to RBC.

Fearing a spike in inflation, Brazil hikes interest rate 75 basis points for the first time since 2015

Published: 03/18/2021 in MercoPress

With 12-month inflation running at 5.2%, well above the central bank's target of 3.75%, Copom said it marks the start of a “partial normalization” process Brazil's central bank on Wednesday announced a first interest rate hike since 2015, a surprising 75 basis point increase to 2.75% and anticipated a similar increase in May to fight inflation even as the economy struggles during the pandemic.

Fed sees stronger economy and higher inflation, but no rate hikes

Published: 03/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As widely expected, the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee also voted to keep short-term borrowing rates steady near zero.

Investors now fear inflation and the Fed more than Covid, Bank of America survey shows

Published: 03/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Just over a year since Covid-19 turned the world upside down, investors are starting to get over it.

Bank of America believes this is the big turning point for inflation and rates. How to play it

Published: 03/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"We believe we are at a secular turning point for both inflation & interest rates," the bank's strategists said.

Jeffrey Gundlach says inflation could start running a lot hotter, spooking financial markets

Published: 03/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The so-called bond king made a slew of big calls on bond yields and gold in his investor webcast Tuesday evening.

Treasury yields rise slightly ahead of February inflation data, key bond auction

Published: 03/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors will be watching Wednesday's auction of $38 billion in 10-year Treasury notes.

Inflation in China falls 0,2% in February; pork prices drop 14,9% year on year

Published: 03/10/2021 in MercoPress

During the spring festival, local entertainment activities drove up film ticket price by 13% in February compared with January China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, fell 0.2% in February from a year earlier, paving the way for China's steady economic recovery in the post-COVID era as the price trend kept stable, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.

Inflation may have been warming up in February, but it could be hot by May

Published: 03/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Inflation is just warming up, but by late spring it could get downright hot, even if just temporarily.

Too much stimulus in the U.S. may bring 'imported inflation' to China, economists warn

Published: 03/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

In China, economists are wary of risks to growth as the country tries to recover fully from the shock of the pandemic.

Here's why inflation is kryptonite for bonds as Powell's comments rock markets

Published: 03/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The bond market cringed Thursday when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed little worry about inflation.

Fed Chairman Powell says economic reopening could cause inflation to pick up temporarily

Published: 03/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Powell said he expects some inflationary pressures in the time ahead but they likely won't be enough to spur the central bank to hike interest rates.

Argentina's banks face a tough year: bad loans, inflation and regulations

Published: 03/04/2021 in MercoPress

The central bank requires banks to pay minimum rates of 37% on retail deposits, while allowing them to charge just 24% on loans to small and midsize companies Rising inflation plus bad loans and government regulations anticipate a tough 2021 according to the CEO of Argentina's biggest private bank by market capitalization. “If inflation is high, there is a risk that bank results will fall to very low or negative levels in real terms,” Fabian Kon said in an interview in Buenos Aires.

Producer price inflation in Brazil anticipates Central bank will raise interest rates

Published: 03/03/2021 in MercoPress

Factory gate prices rose 3.36% in Jan from the month before, almost the 3.4% increase registered last October, the highest since the IBGE series began in 2014. Brazil's statistics agency IBGE said on Tuesday the monthly rate of producer price inflation kicked off this year at its second highest, with prices rising across all 24 activities surveyed.

Here’s what Guggenheim’s Minerd thinks of asset prices and inflation risk

Published: 03/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Guggenheim global CIO explained his read on financial markets and the Fed in an exclusive interview for CNBC Pro.

Personal income leaps 10% in January thanks to stimulus, but inflation still in check

Published: 02/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stock markets 'look frothy,' but Standard Chartered CEO sees no reason to panic over inflation

Published: 02/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Standard Chartered on Thursday warned stock market valuations appear to have reached unsustainable levels amid a period of "speculative hype."

Powell says inflation is still 'soft' and the Fed is committed to current policy stance

Published: 02/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Powell said price pressures remain mostly muted and the economic outlook is still "highly uncertain."

'Explosion of economic activity' may put inflation fears in check. Here's why

Published: 02/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

National Securities’ Art Hogan explains why he’s brushing off inflation jitters.

This hedge fund manager is telling investors to prepare for higher inflation ahead

Published: 02/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Covid pandemic helped accelerate several important trends, according to Thomas Friedberger, who runs Tikehau Capital Management.

Fearful of inflation Argentina claims consumer corporations are holding back production volumes

Published: 02/18/2021 in MercoPress

Argentina's production ministry in a statement alleged that the firms and others had been “holding back production volumes” With inflation far from target and increasing consumer prices, Argentina is investigating firms including Danone, Procter & Gamble, Fargo, miller Cańuelas, abattoir Paledini and Unilever, along with food producers like Bunge, accusing them of deliberately holding back production.

Interest rates will continue to rise, but don’t blame it all on inflation, economists say

Published: 02/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As confidence in the economy builds, interest rates should continue their march higher.

Bank of America names the emerging market currencies to back as inflation risks mount

Published: 02/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

With global demand returning and supply bottlenecks likely to drive up shipping, food and energy prices, Bank of America believes emerging market inflation could be on the horizon.

The Fed's new focus on employment above inflation has important investing implications

Published: 02/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Fed's role as an inflation fighter is taking a backseat to a larger effort at getting America back to work.

Fed's Harker says inflation won't be posing a threat anytime soon

Published: 02/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Harker faced a question posed repeatedly to Fed officials in recent days over whether its easy monetary policy could stoke price pressures.

Inflation likely increased slightly in January, bolstered by rising gas prices

Published: 02/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors are waiting for inflation to pick up, but the CPI should show just a slight gain in January, boosted by rising gasoline prices.

Inflation is coming and here are the stocks that will benefit, strategist says

Published: 02/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

One strategist has named a number of stocks set to benefit from the reflationary environment — "the most important" market theme of the next year.