In 1980, Social Security gave recipients a 14.3% raise. It came during an extraordinary period of Great US inflationIn 1980, Social Security recipients experienced an unprecedented 14.3% cost-of-living adjustment, a drastic response to soaring inflation t...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Sensex rises 287 points, Nifty closes above 24,300 as market swings into green on first monthly expiry after CASThe Indian stock market ended higher on Tuesday after a volatile session, with Sensex gaining 287 points and Nifty rising 115 points. Pharm...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Mark this key date now as millions wait to see how big the COLA increase could be, how much their checks may rise and when higher payments beginThe Social Security COLA 2027 announcement is getting closer. The expected date is October 14, 2026. The current 2027 COLA estimate is 3.6%...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Air passenger service prices rise 32% in June quarter; rail fares up 3.5%During the June quarter, there was a striking 32 percent year-on-year increase in air passenger service prices, the steepest rise amongst s...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
India’s new service price gauge shows mixed Q1 trends; Air (Passenger) Service Price Index up 32%Air passenger service prices jumped nearly thirty-two percent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY27. Other services showed mixed price ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support pricesGold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and s...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Expensive living? Inflation hits coriander to cars in IndiaConsumer goods companies are increasing prices and reducing pack sizes. Automobile manufacturers and tyre companies also announced signific...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Global Market: Japan core inflation accelerates in July, strengthening case for BOJ rate hikeJapan’s core inflation rose to 1.8% in July from 1.6% in June, in line with market expectations, strengthening bets that the Bank of Japan ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
US stocks: US market sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappointThe S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector was one of the biggest drags on the benchmark index, with megacaps including Amazon and Tesla amo...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
RBI MPC puts Q3 rate hike in play if inflation risks show up bigIndian monetary policy makers may tighten rates in the third quarter if inflation risks materialize. Higher food and fuel prices could lead...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Wholesale inflation eases to 9.8% on softer energy prices
In July, India's wholesale inflation decreased marginally to 9.8 percent, aided by falling energy prices which alleviated the pressures fro...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Global energy, weather risks threaten further easing in wholesale inflation: EconomistsWholesale inflation is expected to stay high despite a slight decrease in July. Global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty pose ongo...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Rupee logs weekly decline, with RBI intervention curbing lossesThe Indian rupee faced a challenging week, depreciating against the dollar amidst mounting tensions from the Middle East conflict. Despite ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July from 9.87% in JuneIndia's wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July from June's 9.87%. Fuel and power basket inflation decreased significantly to 20.05% in ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
US wholesale inflation slows as gas prices, food costs fall in JulyWholesale inflation saw a notable decrease last month, easing price pressures. Gas prices reversed some earlier increases, contributing to ...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation stays elevated, bolstering September rate hike betsJapan’s wholesale inflation stayed elevated in July, with producer prices rising 7.2% year-on-year, reinforcing expectations of a September...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
US Treasuries hold gains as softer inflation weakens rate-hike fearsUS Treasuries maintained gains as consumer prices rose moderately in July. The government's ten-year note auction cleared at a high yield r...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST