Condition of the Nation — Inflation Declined and Real Wages Rising

Economists Consider Inflation Progress While Trump Critiques Current Administration In a recent address, President Trump highlighted the state of the economy, taking a moment to emphasize strides made in reducing inflation after a spike during the prior administration that complicated the U.S. recovery after the pandemic. His statement was clear: “While the Biden administration and […]
How Chinese coffee chains like Luckin and Cotti are rising during inflation

A coffee cold war is brewing in New York City. Starbucks, once a dominant force in the city’s coffee landscape, seems to be losing steam. Recently, the Seattle-based chain shut down 42 locations in the Big Apple as part of a broader plan to close 400 stores nationwide amidst dwindling sales. This decline may stem […]
Australian Dollar shines compared to others before important inflation information.

AUD Performance in Early Trading The Australian dollar (AUD) has been doing quite well, noted for being 0.1% higher against the US dollar (USD) at around 0.7065 during early European trading on Tuesday. This rise in value comes in anticipation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that is set to be released on Wednesday. […]
Weekly outlook: US Dollar remains stable as PCE inflation increases and GDP shows weakness

On Friday, the US dollar (USD) remained stable following the release of important economic data, while the US dollar index (DXY) noted a respectable weekly increase of nearly 1%. Core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) showed a year-on-year rise of 3% in December, which exceeded market predictions. This suggested inflationary pressures are climbing, providing a boost […]
As the US economy significantly slows down, the Fed’s favored measure of inflation remains high, probably delaying interest rate cuts.

U.S. Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Concerns Rise The latest economic report suggests a notable deceleration in U.S. economic growth, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s ability to implement further interest rate cuts. On Friday, new data from the Commerce Department revealed that gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of just 1.4% […]
Central bank indicates potential interest rate increases if inflation remains high above target

Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Decision and Economic Outlook John Wronsky from the Wronsky Group has been analyzing recent developments concerning the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy, including President Donald Trump’s anticipated economic address and his proposition to cap credit card interest rates for Bernie & Company. In a largely unified decision, Federal Reserve policymakers opted […]
Stock Market Update: Shares Increase in Unstable Opening as Week Begins with Inflation and GDP Reports

February 17, 2026 2:10pm EST President Trump is optimistic about the Dow reaching $100,000 during his presidency. What would that require? From 18 minutes ago Stock market forecasts have gained significant attention. Recently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit $50,000 for the first time, prompting a bold prediction from President Donald Trump. He stated that […]
Trump claims ‘this is a shutdown by the Democrats’ while highlighting low inflation and a declining murder rate.

Trump Blames Democrats for Government Shutdown On Monday, President Donald Trump attributed the ongoing partial government shutdown to Democrats, as negotiations on funding for the Department of Homeland Security remain stalled. He highlighted what he views as achievements of his administration, particularly regarding the economy and crime rates. While speaking to the press on Air […]
Bitcoin (BTC) Rises Above $70K as Inflation Eases, ETFs Remain Stable

US Spot ETF Market Ends Outflow for Second Consecutive Day On February 13th, the Spot ETF recorded net inflows of $15.1 million, likely influenced by expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. While the inflows were modest, there was a noticeable shift in sentiment as two days of outflows came to an end. […]
71 Prices That Decreased in January and Helped Keep Inflation Down

The U.S. economy appears to be finding its footing after the turmoil brought on by President Joe Biden’s significant expenditures and the inflationary policies of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Inflation, or the general increase in prices, is not only slowing down; many prices are actually going down, somewhat aligning with what former President Donald […]