consumer inflation
Coverage of consumer inflation in the Nexus archive.
- Bond traders are watching this tracker to figure out the real odds of Fed rate hikes
Bond traders are monitoring a Fed gauge of wage growth set to update on Friday, followed by June consumer inflation data next Tuesday. These indicators are key for assessing potential Federal Reserve rate hike probabilities.
- Inflation Is Creeping Back in 2026, and It Isn’t Hitting Everyone Equally
Consumer inflation is rising again in 2026 due to an energy shock from conflict in the Middle East. Eurozone inflation reached 3.2%, the highest since 2023, exceeding the European Central Bank's 2% target.
- 'I love the inflation': Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about consumer inflation reaching a three-year high in May, attributing it to energy prices linked to his Iran policy. His statement 'I love the inflation' has been criticized by Democrats as part of their campaign for the November midterm elections.