inflation

 Inflation: The Roughest Word For Markets
 Inflation: The Roughest Word For Markets
February 14, 2018  |  Economy

It’s not a four-letter word, but a nine-letter word and it has a bit of shock effect anyway — particularly for investments: inflation. All eyes are currently on...

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Is The Amazon Effect Depressing Inflation?
Is The Amazon Effect Depressing Inflation?
October 02, 2017  |  Amazon

For the last several years, economists have been trying to crack the mystery of low U.S. inflation.  Despite being ten years out of the financial...

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Back-To-School: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Back-To-School: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
September 02, 2017  |  Retail

In 1996 — 21 years ago — Staples created and released one of the greatest television commercials in human history. Yes, we know that is a bold claim, particularly for an ad that...

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Brexit News: Trade Talks Timeline To Get Pushed Out?
Brexit News: Trade Talks Timeline To Get Pushed Out?
August 22, 2017  |  Brexit

In Euro news, the timetable for Brexit trade talks may be pushed back to the end of the year. The Guardian has reported the second phase of...

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A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
July 17, 2017  |  Economy

The likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for a third time this year is diminishing, given consumer prices that didn’t change in June...

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British Grocers Get A Boost From Brexit
British Grocers Get A Boost From Brexit
July 07, 2017  |  Retail

The fallout of Brexit has been pretty sobering for Britain. Prices are up, wage growth is down, and both of those have dealt a blow...

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New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
July 04, 2017  |  Banking

The U.K. Finance, a new trade association, announced Monday (July 3) it was formed on July 1 to represent the finance and banking industry in...

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Americans’ Love Affair With Their Smartphones May Keep Inflation Low
Americans’ Love Affair With Their Smartphones May Keep Inflation Low
June 22, 2017  |  Mobile

The obsession Americans have with their mobile phones and apps may play a role in the slow pace of inflation, reported Reuters. Citing a bond manager...

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Honda Stops Production In Japan After Computer Virus Hits Plant
Honda Stops Production In Japan After Computer Virus Hits Plant
June 22, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Honda Motor Co. had to stop production at a domestic vehicle plant in Japan for a day after finding the WannaCry ransomware in its computer...

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