Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. It's ...
US stocks surge after latest inflation report shows progress on price hikes
Recently, progress on inflation appeared to be stuck or, at worst, reversing: A closely watched gauge of underlying price hikes — an index that excludes highly volatile categories — hadn’t budged for ...
WTVF6h
Federal Reserve decides not to change interest rates despite pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve expressed concern that inflation has not eased enough for it to continue lowering interest rates.
Scripps News on MSN14d
Consumer inflation rose 2.9% in 2024 as US lost some progress near end of year
Consumer inflation increased 2.9% in 2024, which is above the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%, but wages overall more than kept ...
Australia’s Fourth-Quarter Inflation Cools, Clears Path to February Rate Cut
Inflation in Australia remained in retreat in the final quarter of 2024, stoking the case for the central bank to join the ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Decreases From Upwardly Revised Level
The Conference Board released a report on Tuesday showing its U.S. consumer confidence index decreased from a notably upwardly ...
Analysis-Renewed Inflation Worries Help Drive Oil Price Rally
LONDON (Reuters) - Investors are snapping up crude oil futures as a hedge against the risk that U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
Alaska Dispatch News4h
Three-member panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers
JUNEAU — A three-member panel recommended Wednesday that Alaska’s governor, cabinet members and lawmakers receive automatic pay adjustments every odd-number year moving forward.
EWN Sport7d
Consumer Price Inflation edged higher in Dec to 3%, reveals Stats SA
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the latest figures on Wednesday morning, including the average inflation for last ...
Yes, there is an egg shortage because of bird flu
Yes, there is an egg shortage due to bird flu. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed there is ...
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC holds near $100K ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration
Traders should keep watch on US Retail Sales data on Thursday, as it could increase volatility to Bitcoin price.
Inflation has gone up for the third straight month, but switching bank accounts could help protect your funds
Knowing when to switch bank accounts can be stressful, especially as inflation rises. Find out how to know it's time to ...