Oil shock rekindles 1970s fears, but today’s economy is better prepared
The global economy is facing a jarring sense of déjà vu, as rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East revive ...
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Ross Gerber Sounds Inflation Alarm: Tariffs and War Could Send Prices Surging Even Higher
Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber warned on Friday that the inflation trough for the current cycle has already passed, arguing that prices are now headed higher as tariffs and war push living costs up. His view echoes hard to be optimistic about markets when inflation is still acting as a brake on both stocks and bonds. In the X post, Gerber wrote that the cost of living is climbing quickly, pointing to two forces he called "wildly inflationary": tariffs and war. He
Inflation Could Hit 4.2% This Year: 3 Stocks to Buy Now to Protect Your Portfolio
Higher inflation can cause customers to spend less, leading businesses to generate lower revenue and earnings. However, some ...
US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought in the fourth quarter after the Commerce Department released its first revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the ...
Last year's odd economy and what to watch for in 2026
The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last year's odd outcomes raise a host of questions for ...
Under Trump the 'engine of the US economy' is breaking
Consumer spending is the primary “engine” driving the U.S. economy. If buyers feel confident enough to spend freely, the ...
Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising ...
Inflation rose in March to the highest rate in 2 years as the Iran war lifted energy prices
The new CPI report showed headline inflation sped up in March to the highest rate since 2024. The Iran war is affecting gas ...
Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest consumer price index data which showed that CPI inflation surged in March ...
Inflation climbs to highest level in nearly 2 years
The federal government delivered a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran contributed to inflation reaching its highest level in nearly two years.
Inflation surged following start of Iran war, March CPI report shows
The Labor Department will likely confirm what most consumers have been feeling. Its official March reading of inflation is expected to rise sharply.
Inflation Soared to 3.3% in March, Driven by Higher Gasoline Costs
The reading, the first major inflation report since the Iran war began, came in at its hottest level in two years.
Uncomfortably high inflation is a real problem and it’s not going away anytime soon
Here’s something no American wants to hear: Prices are surging again, and uncomfortably high inflation could be with us for ...
5 warning signs that inflation is eroding your profit margins
Mercury reports five signs of inflation impacting startup profit margins, including rising costs, shrinking net margins, and ...
Fed’s Goolsbee uneasy on inflation as Iran war lifts oil prices
Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee warns of rising inflation and stagflation risks due to the Iran war and oil prices.
New inflation numbers on tap for Thursday and Friday
Investors will get two major inflation reports this week, with the February PCE Price Index on Thursday and the March ...
March Was Likely One of The Worst Months For Inflation On Record
Consumer prices likely rose 1% in March alone as the Iran war pushed up gas prices, making it one of the sharpest inflation ...
Fed official says interest rate hike possible as gas prices, inflation remain elevated
Fed's Beth Hammack warns interest rates could rise if inflation stays elevated, citing uncertainty over the Iran war's impact ...
Fed's March minutes: Officials saw Iran war increasing inflation, delaying rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials expected that higher oil prices resulting from the Iran war would increase inflation in the near term and delay price inflation falling back toward their 2% goal, according to minutes from the central bank’s March policy meeting released Wednesday.
10 recession-proof business ideas
SoFi reports on 10 recession-proof business ideas that thrive in tough economic times, emphasizing flexibility and essential ...