The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%, even as core inflation remained sticky at...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eases in June, but Tariff Effects Loom
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation — cooled in June. Economists caution the improvement may be temporary as...
Bank of England Governor Warns Tariffs Could Drive UK Goods Prices Lower via Trade Redirection
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has signaled that global tariffs could put downward pressure on UK goods prices, as trade flows shift and cheaper imports...
Fed Holds Rates Steady With a Cautious Tone, Unsettling Stocks and Bonds
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting but signaled it is in no hurry to cut — a stance that is leaving...