13 stories tagged #Consumer Price Index

  1. AI Demand Now Drives Commodity Inflation, Replacing Oil's Traditional Role
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    AI Demand Now Drives Commodity Inflation, Replacing Oil's Traditional Role

    A new ISM report shows AI infrastructure demand is becoming the primary driver of raw material costs, while oil prices decline despite geopolitical tensions.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Truflation Reports Inflation Below 2%, Cathie Wood Highlights Discrepancy
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    Truflation Reports Inflation Below 2%, Cathie Wood Highlights Discrepancy

    Cathie Wood points to Truflation’s low inflation data as evidence of overblown inflation fears amidst stark differences in CPI reporting.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. UK Inflation Resurgence Threatens Rate Relief as May Data Looms
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    UK Inflation Resurgence Threatens Rate Relief as May Data Looms

    UK inflation is set to reverse its April decline, climbing back toward 3.0% due to Middle East energy pressures, complicating the Bank of England's next interest rate decision.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Rising US Treasury Yields Enter 'Danger Zone' for Risk Assets
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    Rising US Treasury Yields Enter 'Danger Zone' for Risk Assets

    HSBC warns that surging yields on 10-year and 30-year US Treasuries could pressure stocks and other risk assets as inflation remains sticky.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Rates Are Climbing: 5 Moves Savvy Savers Must Make Now
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    Rates Are Climbing: 5 Moves Savvy Savers Must Make Now

    US inflation hits 3.8%. Smart savers can lock in 4%+ yields on CDs, bonds, and I bonds. Here's your playbook.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. US Inflation Hits 3.8%, Highest Since May 2023
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    US Inflation Hits 3.8%, Highest Since May 2023

    April CPI rose 3.8% YoY, with core CPI at 2.8%, reducing chances of Fed rate cuts and pressuring risk assets like crypto.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Consumer Prices Rise Again in April as War in Iran Drives Gas Costs
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    Consumer Prices Rise Again in April as War in Iran Drives Gas Costs

    Consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, driven by surging gas prices linked to the Iran war, hitting a 3.8% annual increase.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Geopolitical Tensions Push Energy Prices Higher, Stoking Inflation Worries
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    Geopolitical Tensions Push Energy Prices Higher, Stoking Inflation Worries

    Morgan Stanley warns of elevated CPI data due to surging energy costs from the US-Iran conflict, dimming hopes for a Fed rate cut.

    2mo ago 1 min read