Economy
US Grocery Inflation in 2026: Why Food Prices Keep Rising
US grocery inflation in 2026 explained: which food categories keep rising, why cooling CPI misses your cart, and what it means for your budget.
Economy
Economy news and analysis on inflation, jobs, central banks, policy, trade, growth, and the global macro landscape.
Economy
May Jobs Report 2026: The Last Labor Test Before the Dot Plot
The May jobs report 2026 (June 5) is the Fed's last labor read before Warsh's June 16–17 dot plot — what a hot or soft print means for rate cuts.
Economy
Initial Jobless Claims May 2026: PMI Buys Time
Initial jobless claims May 2026 stay low as Chicago PMI surges, keeping the soft landing alive despite sticky inflation.
Economy
April PCE Inflation 2026 Hits 3.8%, Keeping a Cut Off the Table
April PCE inflation 2026 rose to 3.8%, a three-year high, though core cooled to 0.2% monthly. Markets still see the Fed's next move as a hike,...
Economy
Consumer Confidence May 2026: The Income Split Walmart Saw First
Consumer confidence May 2026 dipped to 93.1, but the income-bracket split tells the real story Walmart flagged days earlier.
Economy
April 2026 PCE Inflation Preview: Why It Could Reset Fed Path
April 2026 PCE inflation preview — Thursday's print on core, super-core, and income could reshape the Fed's June 16-17 decision and 2026 rate...
Economy
FOMC Minutes May 2026: Three Signals to Watch
FOMC minutes may 2026 could reveal how divided the Fed is on cuts, inflation risk, and Warsh’s June policy path.
Economy
Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026? A Simple Investor Guide
Understand how the Federal Reserve decides on rate cuts in 2026 and what signals investors should watch to prepare their portfolios.
Economy
10 Economic Indicators Investors Should Watch Before the Next Fed Move
A practical guide to the 10 key economic indicators shaping inflation, growth, Fed policy, and markets in 2026.
Economy
Global Interest Rates Hit a 2026 Turning Point
Global interest rates are at a new 2026 turning point as central banks delay cuts and energy inflation reshapes markets.
Economy
How High Interest Rates Are Reshaping the Global Economy
Persistent high rates are reshaping growth, debt, and investment worldwide. Here’s what it means for markets and the global economy.
Economy
Why Recessions Still Matter in a Slowing U.S. Economy
As U.S. growth slows in 2026, economists debate whether recessions serve a necessary role in resetting markets and restoring balance.