EconomyUnited States
September Inflation Hot; Social Security COLA Set at 3.6%
September CPI rose 3.7% annually on surging gas prices, triggering a 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027 as the Fed weighs another rate hike.
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EconomyPolitics
Fed Rate Hike Odds Near 90% After Hot CPI Report
Rate hike odds climbed to nearly 90% after a hotter-than-expected August CPI report, setting up a politically fraught Fed decision before the midterms.
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Economy
August Inflation Ticks Up, Teeing Up a Fed Rate Hike
U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in August as a hotter-than-expected core reading strengthened the case for a Federal Reserve rate hike next week.
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Economy
China's August CPI Rises 0.8% on Energy Price Rebound
China's CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year in August, driven by energy price rebound amid Middle East tensions, while core inflation remained subdued at 1.0%.
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Economy
July Inflation Cools to 3.4%, Offering Fed Reprieve on Rates
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% in July, giving the Federal Reserve breathing room as it weighs its September rate decision amid elevated energy prices.
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Economy
China's July CPI Rises 0.5% Year-on-Year
China's July CPI rose 0.5% year-on-year, the slowest since January, as falling gasoline prices offset AI-driven electronics gains and summer travel demand.
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Economy
China's July Inflation Cools as Imports Outpace Exports
China's July CPI rose 0.5% as import growth outpaced exports by 8 percentage points in the first seven months, signaling shifting trade dynamics.
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EconomyUS
Inflation Cools in June as Gas Prices Fall, Easing Fed
US inflation fell to 3.5% in June as gas prices dropped 9.7%, the largest CPI decline in four years. Core inflation eased, reducing pressure on the Fed.
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EconomyPolitics
Inflation Cools to 3.5% as Warsh Vows to Defeat Price Surge
June CPI cools to 3.5% as Fed Chair Warsh vows regime change. Iran war threatens new price spikes, creating a delicate balancing act for policymakers.
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Economy
China's June Core CPI Rises Moderately as AI Demand Surges
China's June CPI rose 1.0% YoY as core inflation held steady, while AI-driven manufacturing sectors saw strong demand growth.
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EconomyChina
China Economy Resilient with Record Grain Harvest, NEV Surge
China's June core CPI rises moderately, summer grain output exceeds 300 billion jin for the first time, and NEV sales surpass 7.4 million units in H1 2026.
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EconomyChina
IMF Raises China 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.6%
IMF upgrades China's 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% while cutting global outlook. PBOC maintains loose policy, CPI rises 1.0% amid retail reforms.
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Economy
Inflation Hits 4.2%, Highest in 3 Years, on Energy Surge
U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May, highest in 3 years, as Iran war drove gas prices up 40%. Producer prices surged 6.5%, biggest jump since 2022.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Says 'I Love the Inflation' as Prices Hit 3-Year High
President Trump said 'I love the inflation' as CPI hit 4.2%, a three-year high. Democrats seized on the remark ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Economy
China's May CPI Rises 1.2% as PPI Surges to 3.9%
China's May CPI rose 1.2% year-on-year, unchanged from April, while PPI surged 3.9%, widening the gap between producer and consumer prices.
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EconomyPolitics
U.S. Inflation Hits 4.2% as Iran War Drives Energy Costs
U.S. inflation surged to 4.2% in May, a three-year high, as the Iran war drives energy costs. Core CPI rose 2.9%, raising questions about Fed policy.
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