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Gold at over one-week low as dollar, yields climb, Middle East tensions stoke inflation

Gold prices have fallen to a one-week low. This decline is driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar. Inflation fears from the Middle East conflict are also pushing interest rate hike expectations. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium have also seen significant drops. Investors are…

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WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: Report

India's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions impacted fuel costs. Metal prices also climbed significantly. Food inflation eased but may rise later. This marks the highest WPI since October 2022.

The Economic Times

2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Surges Amid Spike in Inflation

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

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Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end this week lower as tech stocks slide, Treasury yields and oil prices climb after Trump-Xi China summit disappoints investors - US stock market performance today May 15

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a sell-off on Friday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closing lower. Technology stocks led the declines as investors took profits, while rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns added pressure. Disappointment over the Trump-Xi summit…

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Bond Yields Jump on Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 500 points on mounting inflation worries

U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs as rising crude oil prices and surging Treasury yields triggered fresh inflation concerns. The selloff hit AI-driven tech stocks hardest, while markets reassessed rate hike risks under incoming Fed leadership, with geopolitical tensions and bond market signals dampening investor sentiment.

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Dollar Rallies as Inflation Risks Push Bond Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2.5-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.47%. The dollar rallied on Friday on concerns that strong US economic news and soaring crude oil prices will prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a bullish factor for the dollar. Friday's economic...

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Social Security recipients could see a major COLA boost in 2027

As inflation continues to rise, current projections for Social Security benefit increases may not be enough

The Independent UK

Demand for longer-term U.S. debt gets weaker as one shock after another stokes fear that high inflation is here to stay

On Wednesday, the Treasury Department sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007.

Fortune

Dominoes are steadily falling in the path of the rate cuts Trump wants to see from Kevin Warsh

"In his confirmation hearing, Warsh testified that 'inflation is a choice.' He may get the chance to prove he actually believes it."

Fortune

How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

The outgoing Federal Reserve chair guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult.

Axios

Economists warn fuel, milk price hikes may raise retail inflation by up to 0.42%

Retail inflation is set to rise by 0.42 percent due to increased fuel and milk prices. Economists predict broader impacts on transportation, logistics, and food costs. Petrol and diesel prices saw a hike of Rs 3 per litre. Milk prices also increased by Rs 2 per litre. These changes will…

The Economic Times

Stocks Slide as Inflation Fears Lift Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Why is US stock market falling today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash after Trump concludes China visit - Nvidia and Amazon stocks sink amid inflation fears and Iran war uncertainty shaking Wall Street

US stock market today suffered a sharp selloff as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq crashed after President Donald Trump ended his China visit without easing deeper market fears. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to 7,436, the Nasdaq dropped 1.25%, and the Dow lost 366 points to 49,697. Nvidia…

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Stocks Tumble on Inflation Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US stocks fall as higher yields threaten AI-led rally

Wall Street declined as rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns tied to the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment. Tech stocks led losses, with chipmakers sliding, while markets priced in higher odds of a Fed rate hike amid persistent price pressures.

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Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries

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The Independent UK

Inflation to ease in April – before oil prices drive fresh surge later this year

Soaring oil prices mean costs will go up too for consumers in the UK this year

Evening Standard

UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

Some economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed to 3% in April, from 3.3% in March.

Axios

Bonds worry, while stocks enjoy the "bliss trade"

The disconnect can get a bit confusing for investors and policymakers.

The Economic Times

US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures tumble 1% as yields jump on inflation worries

Brent crude prices rose almost 3% to $109 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, heightening concerns over global energy ⁠supplies

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S&P Futures Plunge as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.95% this morning as a jump in oil prices drove Treasury yields higher, abruptly halting the AI-fueled equity rally.

The Economic Times

A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harder

Indian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses of Rs 1,000-1,200 crore due to the Iran war. This move is expected to add inflationary pressure, impacting transportation, logistics, and retail goods costs.

The Economic Times

Global Markets | European shares tumble on Iran war-linked inflation woes

U.S. President Donald Trump, on the last day of his trip ‌to China, said ⁠his patience ⁠with Iran was running out and that China's President Xi Jinping agreed that Tehran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and should reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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