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INFLATION RATES IN 2027
Social Security COLA 3.6% vs 3.4% wage growth: will retirees gain more buying power than workers earning wages in 2027, and is inflation eating the raise?Social Security benefits are set to increase by 3.6% in 2027, but will retirees actually feel richer? The answer depends on how quickly eve...
Christine Lagarde is leaving the ECB early, and Europe's economic future could look very different: What the region stands to lose — and gainChristine Lagarde announced her resignation from the European Central Bank, set for February 7, 2027. Her departure is earlier than planned...
Indian gold buyers get 'breathing room' from Fed before Diwali, but conditions applyThe US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%-4.00% could give Indian gold buyers some breathing room, but pr...
Dollar steady after Fed hold leaves rate path murkyAfter the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, the US dollar found stability. Investors are now grappling with uncerta...
US Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh just telegraphed more rate hikes without saying itWarsh used his assessment of a strong economy and warnings over persistent inflation to signal the Fed’s job is not yet done. The message r...
Fed holds rates as inflation stays high, signals more hikes amid AI boom and energy costsThe Federal Reserve held its key rate steady at around 3.9%, signaling cautious optimism about inflation trends. Chairman Kevin Warsh empha...
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as stubborn inflation puts future rate hikes in focusThe US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged to evaluate inflation trends. Policymakers are assessing h...
UK new minimum wage 2027: What will the new rates be, how much more will workers earn, and when does the new minimum wage start?UK minimum wage 2027: The UK minimum wage will rise by 3.9% in April 2027, taking the hourly rate to £13.21 for workers aged 21 and over an...
UK Budget 2026 Highlights: Treasury chief John Healey presents his first budget, check latest updatesChancellor John Healey on Wednesday presented his first Budget focused on the rising cost-of-living crisis and energy prices. There were ex...
What time is UK budget today and where to watch it? Will income tax rise, fuel prices increase and pensioners get relief in John Healey’s big announcement?When will UK budget be announced? UK Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget today, with the key announcements expected on inc...
India bonds sink on oil spike before Fed decisionIndian government bonds experienced a significant decline after a prior rally due to rising oil prices. Brent crude oil prices increased fo...
Gold edges higher ahead of Fed policy decisionAs anticipation builds for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision today, gold prices have experienced a minor uptick, reaching $4,061...
Wall Street drifts as Broadcom and other AI-related stocks help support the marketThe S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent and pulled within 1.5 per cent of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...
RBI may raise repo rate to 6.25% by 2027 amid inflation risks: Deutsche BankThe Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to raise the repo rate to 6.25% by mid-2027. This increase is driven by persistent inflationary pr...
Gold eases as stronger dollar weighs, Fed meeting in focusGold prices dropped in early trading as the US dollar strengthened and influenced market dynamics. Investors are closely monitoring the upc...
ECB Meeting: Five key questions on rates, inflation and Lagarde's exitThe European Central Bank is widely expected to hold interest rates at 2.5% amid elevated energy prices, eurozone inflation and France’s fi...
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late AugustUS mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Fr...
Tech giants' AI spending to exceed $1 trillion in 2027, lift US growth: UBSMajor technology companies are projected to invest more than USD 1 trillion in artificial intelligence infrastructure by 2027. Reports indi...
Bank of Japan may raise inflation forecast, stand pat on rates, sources sayThe Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal year 2027 inflation forecasts this month. Interest rates are expected to remain stab...
Social Security’s $75 monthly boost has a catch: Why the 2027 COLA may fall short as trust fund depletion loomsRetirees will see a 3.6% boost in their Social Security checks starting January 1. The increase raises the average monthly payment for a re...