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Gold buying by China's central bank and local households has helped support bullion even as interest rates stay high. That kind of steady demand highlights how investors worldwide keep searching for assets that can …

Gold buying by China's central bank and local households has helped support bullion even as interest rates stay high. That kind of steady demand highlights how investors worldwide keep searching for assets that can hold their own when macro stories change fas… Gold buying by China's central bank and local households has helped support bullion even as interest rates stay high. That kind of steady demand highlights how investors worldwide keep searching for …

Eurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment. German yields declined, while French and Italian bond spreads narrowed. However, markets continued pricing in higher …

Eurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment. German yields declined, while French and Italian bond spreads narrowed. However, markets continued pricing in higher E… Eurozone government bond yields edged lower on Monday, while risk premiums on French and Italian debt narrowed slightly as falling energy prices eased market concerns following US President Donald Tr…

S&P 500 futures rise as big banks set to kick off earnings season: Live updatesCNBC Oil Rises on Mideast Attacks, Dollar Edges Higher: Markets WrapBloomberg.com Stock Market News, Oct. 9, 2026: Stocks Rise as …

S&P 500 futures rise as big banks set to kick off earnings season: Live updatesCNBC Oil Rises on Mideast Attacks, Dollar Edges Higher: Markets WrapBloomberg.com Stock Market News, Oct. 9, 2026: Stocks Rise as Tech Shakes Off Thursday SelloffWSJ U.S. stock fut… If I have not seen as far as others, it is because giants were standing on my shoulders. -- Hal Abelson

Four years ago, with inflation at multi-decade highs, then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message to Americans: Getting inflation under control would come at a cost. The Fed needed to act “forcefully,” …

Four years ago, with inflation at multi-decade highs, then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message to Americans: Getting inflation under control would come at a cost. The Fed needed to act “forcefully,” Powell told attendees at a key central banker conference that August. Doing so, he cautioned, would bring “some pain” for consumers. Now, with the Fed back to raising interest rates for the first time in three years, a familiar warning about the economic fallout is resurfacing. Inflation across the country is being driven primarily by fuel prices, which have skyrocketed since the war with Iran broke out in February. The Fed has little control over oil production, but by raising interest rates, it is seeking to prevent higher energy costs from spilling over into other parts of the economy and fueling broader inflation. A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel as a driver refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Torrance, California, on September 28, 2026. Caroline Brehman/Bloomberg/Getty Images While this type of supply-driven inflation may be easier to bring under control than the post-pandemic demand-driven inflation, “it won’t be painless either,” Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said last month. For central bankers, the challenge is balancing two competing priorities: keeping inflation in check and preserving a healthy labor market. When price increases become too rapid, the Fed typically raises interest rates, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses. That, in turn, can curb spending and cool demand, easing pressure on prices. But that slowdown can come at a cost to workers, often leading to weaker hiring, fewer job openings, and, in some cases, job losses, as businesses struggle with higher borrowing costs. “Inflation is the disease. And now the Fed comes with a cure: higher interest rates,” Beth Ann Bovino, chief economist at US Bank, said. “I don’t know which is more painful because they both hurt.” A customer shops in a supermarket in New York on September 28, 2026. Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images Consumer spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of US economic activity, making it a key driver of growth. If Americans pull back — either because prices are eating up more of their budgets or because higher borrowing costs force them to set aside more money for expenses such as a home purchase — the economy could slow. In a worst-case scenario, that pullback could help tip the economy into a recession, Bovino told CNN. For now, though, economic pain isn’t being felt equally. Americans with substantial investments in the stock market, which is hovering near record highs, may be doing just fine. Those who rely more heavily on their paychecks to cover everyday expenses have less of a cushion against rising prices. “Those are the people being hurt,” she said. Patience is a virtue — until it isn’t With the risks of higher interest rates in mind, a growing chorus of Fed officials have recently been advocating for a more patient approach as they tackle the issue of inflation. Rather than trying to get a head start at fighting the potential for more or broader-based inflation, several central bankers have said they’d like more time to observe how economic conditions evolve to get a better idea of how many more rate hikes, if any, are needed. “There is no need for urgency,” New York Fed President John Williams said last month. Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson echoed that sentiment. “Any future adjustments in policy should be determined by carefully examining trends in the data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks,” he said earlier this month. But waiting to act carries risks of its own. With the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge more than a percentage point above its 2% annual target, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned that delaying action could make the fight against inflation even more painful. “The longer inflation stays above our objective, the harder it will be for us to bring it back down, and the more pain that individuals and businesses are going to be experiencing,” Hammack said in an August CNBC interview. For the Fed, the challenge is figuring out how much pain the economy can withstand — and which risk is worse: acting too soon or waiting too long. Either way, consumers are likely to pay the price. The September Consumer Price Index report due Wednesday may give officials some valuable clues.

India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to rising food prices, predominantly in vegetables. Rural inflation hit 6.08%, outpacing urban inflation …

India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to rising food prices, predominantly in vegetables. Rural inflation hit 6.08%, outpacing urban inflation at 4.88%. In respons… Indias retail inflation quickened to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in August, driven by a sharp rise in food prices, particularly vegetables, according to government data released on Monday.The …

India's headline inflation rose to 5.54% in September from 4.82% in August, adding pressure on the country's central bank to further tighten monetary policy. The consumer price index print was slightly above economists' expectations …

India's headline inflation rose to 5.54% in September from 4.82% in August, adding pressure on the country's central bank to further tighten monetary policy. The consumer price index print was slightly above economists' expectations of 5.40%, according to a R… India's headline inflation rose to 5.54% in September from 4.82% in August, adding pressure on the country's central bank to further tighten monetary policy.The consumer price index print was slightl…

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy. But higher interest rates, a weak rupee, foreign investor outflows and youth protests are testing its ambitions. What's next for India will come into focus at this …

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy. But higher interest rates, a weak rupee, foreign investor outflows and youth protests are testing its ambitions. What's next for India will come into focus at this year’s Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New D… India is the worlds fastest-growing major economy. But higher interest rates, a weak rupee, foreign investor outflows and youth protests are testing its ambitions.What's next for India will come into…

Newsroom October 12 02:09 Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης Add Protothema.gr on Google Inflation in Greece is rising sharply, driven primarily by rising energy prices and substantial increases in the cost of …

Newsroom October 12 02:09 Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης Add Protothema.gr on Google Inflation in Greece is rising sharply, driven primarily by rising energy prices and substantial increases in the cost of services, according to the Bank of Greece’s latest Inflation Monitor. The central bank forecasts that annual inflation will reach 3.5% in 2026, up from 2.9% in 2025. Inflationary pressures intensified significantly in September, when Greece’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose to 5.1%, from 3.7% in August. A similar acceleration was recorded across the eurozone, where inflation reached 3.8%, according to preliminary estimates. Despite the sharp increase in September, average inflation in Greece stood at 3.8% over the first nine months of 2026. According to the Bank of Greece, persistent inflation is primarily linked to steep price increases in services and continued rises in energy costs, which remain a burden on households and businesses. Tourism and energy costs drive price increases The sharp acceleration in Greek inflation in September was largely attributed to the services sector, where significant price increases were recorded for hotel accommodation and air fares. This trend reflects strong tourism demand as well as the indirect impact of higher energy costs. Meanwhile, energy inflation accelerated as a result of substantial increases in natural gas, electricity and transport fuel prices. The combined impact of these factors is keeping inflationary pressures elevated, despite the gradual easing seen in previous periods. A notable rise was also recorded in core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices. Its increase in September coincided with accelerating service prices, indicating that inflationary pressures extend beyond energy products.

By Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal Oct 12 (Reuters) - Wall St futures were subdued on Monday as investors monitored oil prices and geopolitical developments ahead of crucial bank earnings and inflation data due …

By Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal Oct 12 (Reuters) - Wall St futures were subdued on Monday as investors monitored oil prices and geopolitical developments ahead of crucial bank earnings and inflation data due later in the week that could influence the US Fe… By Ragini Mathur and Purvi AgarwalOct 12 (Reuters) - Wall St futures were subdued on Monday as investors monitored oil prices and geopolitical developments ahead of crucial bank earnings and inflatio…

After a decade of debt accumulation, higher interest rates and growing refinancing needs have left the global economy increasingly exposed to shocks. And now ongoing conflicts are driving up energy prices, fueling renewed inflationary …

After a decade of debt accumulation, higher interest rates and growing refinancing needs have left the global economy increasingly exposed to shocks. And now ongoing conflicts are driving up energy prices, fueling renewed inflationary pressures and revealing … Oct 12, 2026Paolo Gentiloni, Trevor Manuel, and Mahmoud Mohieldin After a decade of debt accumulation, higher interest rates and growing refinancing needs have left the global economy increasingly e…