How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers

Mental "scars" reinforce fears of stagflation, when rising prices coincide with declining growth, research finds.

Industry 2026-05-29 20:24

How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers

Mental "scars" reinforce fears of stagflation, when rising prices coincide with declining growth, research finds.

Industry 2026-05-29 20:24

Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Feds preferred gauge shows

The PCE price index for April was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 3.8% for all items and 3.3% for core.

Industry 2026-05-28 20:32

Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Feds preferred gauge shows

The PCE price index for April was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 3.8% for all items and 3.3% for core.

Industry 2026-05-28 20:32

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.

Industry 2026-05-28 10:04

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.

Industry 2026-05-28 10:04

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected: Fed's Goolsbee

While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.

Industry 2026-05-28 10:04

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

While oil prices have recently fallen on news that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could come, prices are still significantly higher than before the war.

Industry 2026-05-28 10:04

Feds Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.

Industry 2026-05-28 07:59

Feds Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.

Industry 2026-05-28 07:59

Feds Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.

Industry 2026-05-28 07:59

Feds Kashkari says inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

The Minneapolis Fed President warned that persistently high inflation risks becoming embedded in consumer expectations, potentially forcing tougher policy action later.

Industry 2026-05-28 07:59

Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran

The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks.

Industry 2026-05-28 04:30

SK Hynix and Micron: Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members

SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

Industry 2026-05-27 01:34

ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

Industry 2026-05-26 21:53

ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

Industry 2026-05-26 21:53

Americans are feeling inflation's pinch into the holiday weekend. Here's where prices are rising the most

Prices related to travel, recreation and food saw particularly steep increases, stretching Americans' wallets as they celebrate the unofficial start of summer.

Industry 2026-05-23 20:32

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

Industry 2026-05-22 22:07

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

Industry 2026-05-22 22:07

Elon Musk\s SpaceX postpones Starship launch

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

Industry 2026-05-22 02:26