Trends - US inflation - Business Recorder

Markets

Oil prices slightly higher as optimism around US inflation data outweighs

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation,...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

World

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” Fed policymakers said

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:37am

World

Trump in Iowa touts economy as protests roil neighboring Minnesota

Iowa has competitive races for US Congress in midterm elections

Published 28 Jan, 2026 06:07am

World

Trump says he will ban Wall Street investments in single-family homes

Wall Street blamed for reduced housing supply, rent Inflation

Published 08 Jan, 2026 04:37am

World

Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests

The Fed kept rates steady last year, worried tariffs would boost inflation

Published 06 Jan, 2026 12:31am

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut hopes

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, buoyed by growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

Markets

Gold prices gain on rate cut bets

NEW YORK: Gold gained on Friday, supported by growing bets on a US interest rate cut, with markets focused on...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

World

Fed lowers rates, nods to limits of data during shutdown; two policymakers dissent

Cuts interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point

Published 30 Oct, 2025 12:08am

Markets

Japan, Taiwan shares set records on tech boost, Fed cut hope

Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.8% to hit a record as tech and energy firms as well as utilities jumped

Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:56am

Business & Finance

Dollar weakens with Fed cut in view

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and Swiss franc on Friday, on course for a 2 percent decline in August...

Published 30 Aug, 2025 06:00am

Business & Finance

Dollar extends losses

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, a day after a US inflation reading increased...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:07am

Markets

Gulf shares mixed on corporate earnings

DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf were mixed on Monday as investors weighed earnings reports while awaiting key US...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:12am

Markets

India’s benchmarks settle flat

MUMBAI: India’s benchmark shares closed flat on Wednesday as gains in public sector banks following State Bank of...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Business & Finance

Yuan steady against dollar

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Wednesday, as a firmer-than-expected official midpoint...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

World

Fed keeps rates unchanged, sees two cuts in 2025 but less easing in later years

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and policymakers signaled borrowing costs...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 11:12pm

World

US retail sales fall sharply in May

WASHINGTON: U.S. retail sales dropped more than expected in May, weighed down by a decline in motor vehicle...

Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:44pm

Business & Finance

US inflation edges up as Trump tariffs flow through economy

WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation ticked up in May, in line with analyst expectations, government data showed...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 07:21pm

World

US-China trade talks to resume for a second day

LONDON: Top US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks for a second day in London on Tuesday, hoping to secure...

Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:35am

World

US tariffs may hamper efforts to cool inflation: Fed official

WASHINGTON: Shifts in US trade policy could hold back further progress in lowering inflation, a senior US central...

Published 03 Jun, 2025 11:51pm

Business & Finance

Fed keeps policy rate outlook intact

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, but US central bank...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 05:30am

World

Fed leaves policy rate outlook unchanged amid projected growth slowdown, temporary inflation jump

Federal Reserve leaves policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% range

Published 19 Mar, 2025 11:21pm

Markets

Dollar bounces on rise in yields as trade war roils markets

SINGAPORE: The dollar rebounded slightly on Thursday thanks to a rise in US Treasury yields, though currencies...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 09:19am

Business & Finance

Dollar slips after inflation, consumer data

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower on Friday following two straight days of gains, after a reading on inflation was...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 06:28am

Pakistan

Over 9-year low: Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 2.4% in January 2025

Pakistan’s headline inflation clocked in at 2.4% on a year-on-year basis in January 2025, a reading below that of...

Updated 03 Feb, 2025 10:44pm

World

Fed holds rates steady, drops reference to inflation ‘progress’ from policy statement

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and gave little insight into when further...

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:23am

Print

Trump’s economic plans could cause inflation: IMF

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s economic plans risk reigniting US inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief...

Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am

Markets

Gold hits one-month high

NEW YORK: Gold prices firmed near one-month highs hit earlier on Thursday after a softer-than-expected core US...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Markets

Iron ore higher on lower shipments, softer dollar

BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures climbed to a four-week high on Thursday, supported by reduced shipments from a...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Markets

Corn, soybeans steady near multi-month highs

CANBERRA/PARIS: Chicago corn and soybean futures edged higher on Wednesday to trade near multi-month highs as...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Markets

Gold firms as dollar, yields slip; US inflation data looms

NEW YORK: Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated, while market participants...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am