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U.K. inflation surges to 40-year high of 9% in April
U.K. annual inflation reached a four-decade high of 9% in April as higher energy prices fed through households’ utility bills,…
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UK Inflation Accelerated to 40-Year High of 9% in April
By Xavier Fontdegloria U.K. annual inflation reached a four-decade high of 9% in April as higher energy prices fed through…
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Here’s what a modern Volcker-style inflation fight could look like, SocGen says
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has begun talking about a “softish landing” for the economy as the central bank squares…
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Fed’s Evans says aggressive rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans said Tuesday that aggressive central bank rate rises are needed to get…
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U.S. retail sales climb in April in a show of economic strength
The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers rose a solid 0.9% in April and pointed to a steadily growing economy. Auto…
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