US stocks jump after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal ...

CNBC anchor who slammed Trump's tariffs as 'insane' stunned at inflation figures

Steve Liesman was reporting on the Consumer Price Index(CPI) figures on Thursday for CNBC's morning news show Squawk Bow.

‘Execution was abysmal’: Trump economy speech doesn’t meet GOP hopes

In private, some Republicans worry after Trump’s primetime economy speech that changing voter perceptions may be a slog.

US inflation cools to 2.7% in November report likely distorted by government shutdown

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from 3% in September and below expectations of a ...

Finally, there’s some good news on inflation (maybe)

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7 percent last month from a year earlier, a slower-than-expected increase and a sign that ...

Finalists for top Fed job want to cut rates, but diverge from there

The three candidates interviewed by President Donald Trump so far to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next May ...

Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year.
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Trump claims he’s brought down soaring prices, announces military bonuses in year-end address

President Trump touts economic achievements, announces military bonuses, and promises lower interest rates in year-end ...

CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November

So-called core inflation, or CPI data that excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 2.6% over the past 12 months, ...

Is it a recession, or just a vibe-cession? We ask Larry Edelman.

Globe business columnist Larry Edelman says if we do have a recession in 2026, it won’t be a crash — more like air leaking ...

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market.