Two reports on the economy released Thursday showed a weakening in the rate of growth and a dip in the inflation rate. Gross domestic product for the second quarter declined to a 1.5% annual rate from 2.

Despite volatile inflation levels, a new WTW survey reveals actual salary increases for 2026 are generally tracking with predictions in large markets worldwide.

The main inflation barometer used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates fell in June for the first time since the pandemic, underscoring why the Fed took no action this week to raise borrowing costs.

By Noel John July 30 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened and inflation eased, with traders dialing back bets on interest rate hikes a day after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh offered little clarity on policy.

SocGen laid out a 7-part playbook for investors to hedge against inflation, recommending bonds, commodities, and private credit assets.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis makes adjustments to inflation estimates regularly, but it comes at a time when the BEA is under budgetary stress.

Price pressures eased during a brief reprieve in the war with Iran, but the resumption of fighting suggests that inflation risks are still prevalent.

A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses

Tokyo’s inflation pace quickened for a second month, keeping the Bank of Japan on track to raise interest rates again in coming months, with the board widely expected to stand pat on Friday.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said inflation remains too high and is unlikely to return to the Fed’s target without additional action from the central bank. "Inflation has remained stubbornly above 2% ​for more than five years,