Inflation

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New York Fed flags sharp rise in food insecurity as K-shaped economy deepens

New York Fed research finds a notable increase in food insecurity among low‑income households, underscoring a K‑shaped economy and helping explain why sentiment lags headline growth.

May 28, 2026 | 608

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Mexico equities edge lower as S&P/BMV IPC slips 0.23%, investors stay cautious on rates and inflation

Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC closed down 0.23%, reflecting a cautious tone across markets as investors assess the rate and inflation outlook. The modest move underscores a wait-and-see stance heading into upcoming data and earnings updates.

May 23, 2026 | 595

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Saudi stocks advance as Tadawul All Share gains 0.76% amid firm global rate backdrop

Saudi equities climbed, with the Tadawul All Share Index up 0.76%. The move comes against a backdrop of steady global interest rates and a stable riyal peg, factors closely watched by investors allocating to Gulf markets.

May 23, 2026 | 443

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AI expands the attack surface — and cybersecurity stocks look positioned to benefit

Rising AI-enabled threats are pushing enterprises to boost security budgets despite macro uncertainty. With spending set to climb and new disclosure rules tightening oversight, cybersecurity stocks could see durable demand even as the Fed navigates rates and inflation.

May 23, 2026 | 436

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Fed clears Columbia Financial stock conversion and Northfield combination

The Federal Reserve approved Columbia Financial’s mutual-to-stock conversion alongside its combination with Northfield, advancing a New Jersey–New York community banking tie-up after a standard antitrust and consumer review.

May 23, 2026 | 417

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Stocks inch higher as oil firms on geopolitics; dollar strengthens ahead of US–China talks

Equities ticked up and oil prices firmed as investors awaited a high-level US–China meeting and watched a stalemate in US–Iran discussions. A stronger dollar and steady Fed policy outlook kept rates in focus.

May 23, 2026 | 424

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Republicans Float Federal Gas Tax Holiday as Prices Pinch Consumers

Trump and GOP lawmakers are weighing a suspension of the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal gasoline tax, citing wartime supply risks and voter frustration over fuel costs ahead of the 2026 midterms.

May 23, 2026 | 325

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Rising Inflation Puts 2027 Social Security COLA on Track for a Bigger Bump

A pickup in consumer prices is lifting projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, with implications for household budgets, sector earnings, and bond markets.

May 23, 2026 | 322

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Beyond Oil: Where Inflation Pressures Are Rebuilding — And What Markets Should Watch

Energy headlines are back, but the latest market debate on inflation reaches well beyond crude. Shelter, services and everyday fees carry heavier weight in the CPI and could keep price pressures sticky even if oil stabilizes.

May 23, 2026 | 319

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