Tagged: inflation

September 3, 2026 @ 12:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

American households are holding a relatively steady outlook on their finances even as many continue to stretch budgets, delay purchases, and lean on savings or credit, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Consumer Sentiment Survey. The sixth wave of the study, released August 10, 2026, found… Read More

August 26, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index (PCE), a closely watched measure of inflation, landed as expected today. While showing sticky inflation at 3.3%, above the target rate, the inline reading for July was greeted with a sigh. July PCE was 3.7% versus an expected 3.6% year… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Peter Todd’s advocacy for permanent Bitcoin block rewards has once again stirred intense discussion about the cryptocurrency’s fixed supply and future security model. The latest controversy began after the Bitcoin++ conference shared a recording of a presentation Todd delivered on July 23, 2026, in Toronto…. Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 12:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, the flagship digital currency, temporarily pushed past the $65,000 mark in early August 2026 following the release of weaker-than-anticipated U.S. employment figures. The move reflected shifting investor sentiment around Federal Reserve policy as markets digested evidence of cooling labor demand. On August 7, 2026,… Read More

July 29, 2026 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

As the US Federal Reserve, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets today to determine benchmark rates, alternative inflation measure Truflation is out with a report on what its data indicates. Truflation’s June PCE forecast projects flat headline inflation of 0.0% month-on-month and 3.7% year-on-year. Core… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 1:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has offered its expert perspective on the most recent inflation statistics released for June, highlighting a continued easing in price pressures while cautioning about potential future challenges. The professional services firm emphasized that the data reinforces the Bank of England‘s measured stance on… Read More

July 5, 2026 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a recent discussion at the Natixis CIB Private Debt Forum, Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Catherine L. Mann outlined how recent geopolitical developments have reshaped her assessment of the UK economy and influenced her policy stance. She described an evolving picture marked… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England’s Money and Credit statistics point to a noticeable slowdown in mortgage activity, with net borrowing by individuals falling to £2.9 billion from £4.4 billion in April. KPMG UK also mentioned that mortgage approvals for house purchases declined to 56,200, down from… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent UK labor market statistics have offered key insights into wage dynamics and employment trends, providing policymakers with important signals as they navigate ongoing economic challenges. According to analysis from professional services firm KPMG, the data suggests a cooling in underlying pay pressures, which could… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released its latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for May 2026, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. This regular poll gauges how people across the UK view price changes, their forecasts for future inflation, and their opinions on the central bank‘s performance… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), decides to hold rates steady in a unanimous vote. The FOMC meeting was the first overseen by new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, who was selected by President Donald Trump to replace former Chair Jerome Powell. The… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 3:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) indicated that as the year 2026 reaches its halfway point, American consumers continue to display a positive outlook on their financial situations even as affordability strains intensify due to ongoing economic and global factors. A recent study from TransUnion reveals that optimism… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Economists at KPMG UK have interpreted the most recent inflation release as reinforcing the need for a measured response from the Bank of England. Despite a rebound in services inflation, industry professionals attribute the movement primarily to temporary fluctuations rather than broad-based domestic cost increases…. Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 9:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has recently reflected on a year marked by gradual progress in easing price pressures alongside significant external challenges. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf emphasized that consumer price increases in major developed economies had eased notably from the elevated levels seen in earlier… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During a recent speech that was reportedly delivered on 2 June 2026 at the University of Derby Business School, Bank of England Deputy Governor Megan Greene highlighted the challenges posed by the latest energy price surge triggered by conflict in the Middle East. Titled “Here… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 3:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Business sentiment across the UK demonstrated a cautious improvement in May, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer. Overall confidence rose by three points to 47%, marking a tentative stabilization following April’s dip. While still below the 12-month average of 48%, the figure remains well above… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 3:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has released its latest European Economic Outlook, projecting a considerable slowdown in British economic expansion next year. GDP growth is anticipated to ease to 0.8% in 2026, down from an estimated 1.4% in 2025. This tempered outlook stems primarily from a fresh surge… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As the number of financially unhealthy American consumers reaches 69%, consumers have turned to AI as they have begun to change the way they approach not just ancillary spending, but also short-term necessities and long-term investments. This is among the findings from a recent JD… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve announced it had decided to hold rates steady, thus matching market expectations. What was interesting this time was the number of dissenters regarding a policy leaning toward easing going forward. The FOMC decided to maintain the target range for the federal… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As global economic and political volatility intensifies with the ongoing Iran conflict and other geopolitical tensions, the European Central Bank (ECB) is deploying artificial intelligence to sharpen its understanding of inflation risks. In a detailed analysis published on 21 April 2026, senior ECB economists highlight… Read More