Arguments over nuances in the numbers often say more about the political issue of the day and the failings of economic ...

The US Treasury yields eased a bit on Wednesday as markets continued to assess the latest retail inflation data and considered the likely impact of higher tariffs on the U.S.

The dollar fell to its weakest level against the Japanese yen in three weeks after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to tackle inflation.

At least that’s what Wall Street’s fear gauge suggests. The VIX plunged to its lowest point of 2025 on Wednesday, just above 14 — roughly 30 percent below its long-run average of 20 — while the S&P ...

Rate cut hopes gained steam on another strong day on Wall Street, but inflation data and weekly jobless claims could swing sentiment.

After a tame July inflation report, expectations for a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's policy meeting in September have jumped.