Tag: Inflation
Most Asian shares extend rally, markets await UK inflation data
Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday, with U.S. corporate earnings aiding sentiment, while traders awaited British inflation readings later in the day for clues on how hawkish central banks need to be to fight inflation. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.2%, but further gains were capped by slight falls
Janet Yellen Believes More Work Needed To Rein In Red-Hot Inflation: ‘Need To See Sustained Progress’ – Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND), SPDR S&P
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reportedly said the U.S. has “more work to do” to rein in the worst surge in inflation since the 1980s after consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared to a year earlier. On Inflation: “While there have been favorable indicators on easing of supply chain bottlenecks and softening of labor market pressures, we need to see
WPI Inflation At 13 56 As Firms Fight Rising Costs
India’s annual wholesale price-based inflation eased marginally in December to 13.56%, but remained in double digits for a ninth successive month, reflecting rising input costs for firms, many of which are steadily passing on costs to consumers. December’s figure was marginally lower from the previous month’s 14.23%, which was the highest in more than a
Economists dial up inflation targets amid rising wages, strong consumer demand: NABE
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace discusses lack of evidence for the Biden admin’s attempt to place blame on retailers for inflation. Economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics are predicting that annual inflation will remain above 2% over the next three years as a result of rising wages and strong demand for goods
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IMF trims 2021 GDP forecast, citing ‘vaccine divide,’ inflation
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund expects global economic growth in 2021 to fall slightly below its July forecast of 6%, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday, citing risks associated with debt, inflation and divergent economic trends in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgieva said the global economy was bouncing
Kimberly-Clark cuts forecast as inflation headwinds intensify
Crossmark Global Investments CIO Bob Doll argues Americans are experiencing an ‘era of inflation.’ Kimberly-Clark Corp. cut its annual forecast as inflationary headwinds and slowing toilet paper sales hurt business while the pandemic moved into the rearview mirror. The Irving, Texas-based consumer products maker said on Friday that it will earn between $6.65 and $6.90
Conagra shares slump as inflation forecast to make an even bigger impact
Conagra Brands Inc. CAG, -1.40% shares fell 3.2% in Tuesday premarket trading after the food company warned of inflation pressure for the beginning of fiscal 2022. Net income for the fiscal fourth quarter totaled $309.5 million, or 64 cents per share, up from $201.4 million, or 41 cents per share, last year. Adjusted EPS of
Texas Firms Expect to Raise Wages This Year at 2x the Fed’s Inflation Forecast | by Honest Austin | May, 2021
Businesses revise their expectations for wage and price growth in 2021. Texas business executives expect to hike wages this year at an annual rate of 4.7%, outpacing official forecasts for inflation this year and pointing to price pressures ahead. Compared to just a few months ago, inflation and wage expectations have risen among surveyed business
How Much Inflation Will the Fed Tolerate?
Welcome to the Capital Note, a newsletter about business, finance, and economics. On the menu today: FOMC meeting, tech stocks tumble, Treasurys climb, and the risks of forward guidance. FOMC MeetingInvestors are once again testing the adage, “Don’t fight the Fed.” The Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee (FOMC), which is holding a press conference this
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