Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose by 2.5% in August, on an annual basis. It was the lowest reading since February 2021.
Trump says Harris debate was ‘rigged,’ ABC should lose license, but ‘we did great’
Donald Trump said he was leaning against doing a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris after their showdown Tuesday night on ABC News.
Amazon is opening Fresh supermarkets after yearlong stall — but many locations remain vacant
Amazon has opened a handful of Fresh stores in several states in recent months, and more locations are expected to open later this year.
Mortgage rates hit lowest level since February 2023
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth straight week last week, but mortgage demand still seems to be waiting for something bigger.
Treasury yields rise as traders weigh new U.S. inflation data
Treasury yields tick higher following mixed CPI report
Ireland now needs to decide what it will do with 13 billion euros in back taxes from Apple
The decision comes at a time when Ireland is in the unusual position of running a budget surplus of several billion euros.
Two key inflation reports this week will help decide the size of the Fed’s interest rate cut
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will first release the consumer price index Wednesday and then the producer price index Thursday, both measuring August prices.
JD Vance false conspiracy about Haitian immigrants is ‘dangerous,’ Biden NSC spokesman says
Sen. JD Vance spread a false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. Police said they had no information that backs up the claim.
Melania Trump questions Trump assassination attempt story: ‘We need to uncover the truth’
The tweet by Melania Trump promoting her new book came hours before Donald Trump was due to debate Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia.
Big Tech drawing dip buyers again, but some investors say diversification is prudent move
A slowing economy and the likelihood of the Federal Reserve starting to lower rates have investors looking elsewhere in the market for gains.
