US Inflation Outruns Wages, Raising the Stakes for the Fed
US prices rose faster than wages in August, squeezing household purchasing power and sharpening the market debate over the Federal Reserve’s next move.
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Hot Inflation Revives Fed Rate-Hike Risk for US Markets
US stocks rose even as stronger inflation reinforced expectations of a Fed rate hike, setting up a crucial test for shares, bonds and household borrowing.
Gold Falls as Inflation and Oil Revive Fed Hike Bets
Gold weakened after a US price report and surging crude oil strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise rates this month.
US Inflation Data and Oracle Earnings Put Fed Path in Focus
US inflation reports and Oracle’s earnings will shape expectations before the Fed’s September 15–16 meeting, making this a pivotal week for markets.
S&P 500 Hits Record as Soft Inflation Calms Rate Fears
The S&P 500 hit a record as softer wholesale inflation and lower oil prices eased rate fears. Here is what investors should watch next.
Gold Hits Two-Month High as US Inflation Cools
Gold reached a two-month high as mild US inflation reduced expectations of an immediate Fed rate hike, putting producer-price data in focus.
Gold Hits Two-Month High as US Inflation Test Looms
Gold hit a two-month high before key US inflation data, as weaker jobs growth reduced expectations of another Federal Reserve rate increase.
US Stock Futures Pause Before Inflation Data and Hormuz Updates
U.S. stock futures hover near flat as investors await inflation data and assess fresh doubts over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.