Canada’s Inflation Softens, But Warning Signs Linger
While the US and UK grapple with hotter inflation, Canada delivered a rare dose of relief: July inflation cooled to 1.7%, well below both June and expectations. A 16% ...
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Tariff Shockwaves Reshape Trade and Costs
How far will newly expanded US tariffs ripple through the economy? The Trump administration just broadened 50% steel and aluminum tariffs to 407 more product categories—from fire extinguishers and ...
Markets Wobble as Tech Falters, Rate Hopes Fade
US and global markets lost their footing as Big Tech dragged down indexes and investors braced for policy signals from the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq slid over 1.4% after ...
UK Inflation Surprises on the Upside Again
What’s fueling persistent inflation in the UK—and how does it hit everyday life? UK inflation accelerated to 3.8% in July—the highest since January 2024 and slightly ...
Grocery Aisles: Where Tariffs Bite First
Which foods will cost more first? For shoppers, tariffs aren't an abstract policy—they impact what's on the table. Coffee, olive oil, wine, chocolate, and spices ...
Markets Watch Powell as Retailers Set the Tone
Is the market bracing for a consumer squeeze? The verdict is mixed, but caution is the mood of the week. Major indices—the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq— ...
Wages Lag as Inflation Rises Unevenly
Are American paychecks really recovering? Not quite. Wage data from Bankrate shows wages have risen 21.5% since 2021, but that lags behind 22.7% inflation, leaving the average worker ...
Tariffs Fuel Pipeline Inflation Pressures
Is the era of tranquil inflation coming to an end? The steady drumbeat across recent reports points to a looming shift: while consumers have so far dodged the worst of ...
China's Equity Woes Complicate Global Growth
Why is China’s $11 trillion stock market a global headache? Despite a 28% year-to-date rebound, Chinese equities are reeling from decades of meager returns, eroding household trust and pushing ...
Tariffs Fuel Cost Pressures—And Political Backlash
Are tariffs finally landing where it hurts? The narrative that tariffs would spare American consumers is running out of road. The July PPI spike was especially acute in categories like ...
Stocks Hit Records—But Optimism Wobbles
Can stocks rally while rate-cut dreams fade? The S&P 500 eked out its third record close in a row last week, while the Dow and Nasdaq flirted with ...
Producer Inflation Surges Stir Fed Debate
Is inflation quietly regaining a foothold? July's Producer Price Index (PPI) shocked by surging 0.9% month-over-month—the fastest climb in three years—with the annual rate hitting ...