Inflation

US stock futures climbed on Monday morning as markets anticipate a Fed rate cut, strong Q3 earnings from top AI firms, and a potential US-China trade breakthrough this week.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 27, 2025

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway underperforms the S&P 500 this year, partly due to significant sales of Apple shares since late 2023, costing an estimated $50 billion in potential profits.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 27, 2025

The US Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for 2026, giving nearly 71 million Americans a boost to their benefits.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 25, 2025

Inflation surges to a one-year high as tariffs imposed under the Trump administration drive up prices, fueling economic uncertainty and market concern.

David Unyime Nkanta Oct 24, 2025

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 24, 2025

A Los Angeles woman in advertising plans to move in with her grandfather to pay off her $73,000 student debt, uncertain how it will affect her finances and daily life.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 23, 2025

AT&T is set to increase the cost of all its home internet plans on top of the $5 monthly increase that took effect just last year.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 18, 2025

Ray Dalio cautioned that the current political cycle and the upcoming midterms in 2026 could make it difficult for parties to come up with a solution to the US debt problem before 2027.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 17, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett has long criticised gold because it does not generate cash flow. However, Berkshire briefly held a $500 million stake in a gold mining company at the height of the pandemic.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 17, 2025

Author Robert Kiyosaki believes the upcoming market crash in 2025 will wipe out Baby Boomer retirement accounts. He urges people to invest in real assets like silver and Ethereum.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 13, 2025

Citadel Advisors' Kenneth Griffin believes that the current immigration policy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy appear to be fostering a 'very pro-inflationary environment.'

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 10, 2025

The Bitcoin and gold rally could gain further momentum if investors continue to diversify away from the US dollar due to factors like the government shutdown, geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and devaluation of the greenback.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 06, 2025

Social Security payments will continue to arrive on time despite the US government shutdown, but customer services at the agency are likely to be impacted.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 02, 2025

Brits in the 18 to 24 age group have an average of £3,636 in savings, with almost 60% of them having saved less than £1,000.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 30, 2025

Rumours of 2025 stimulus cheques are making waves on social media, but no confirmation was provided by Congress or the Internal Revenue Service.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 23, 2025

Over 8 million eligible New Yorkers will automatically start receiving refund cheques of between $150 and $400 starting at the end of this month.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 23, 2025

Sen. Hawley's bill offers $600 tariff rebates to offset higher prices, but inflation risks and Congressional approval remain concerns for 2025.

Rohit David Aug 08, 2025

Young workers may see £12.71 too, but businesses warn of job cuts amid £5B rights bill costs.

Rohit David Aug 06, 2025

By 2025-26, 300,000 more Brits face savings tax due to frozen thresholds. ISAs offer relief, but reforms loom. Learn who's affected and how to protect your savings.

Rohit David Aug 06, 2025

DWP benefits like Universal Credit paid early due to 25 Aug bank holiday. Uni fees rise to £9,535, inflation at 3.6%.

Rohit David Aug 04, 2025

Families continue to struggle to put food on the table as rising food and energy costs push inflation to 3.6%.

Emma Clark Jul 16, 2025

Amendments to the Social Security Act decades ago ensured that the retirement age rises by two-month increments annually, and it reached 67 for those turning 65 in 2026 and after.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jun 26, 2025

Global central banks continue to withdraw US Treasuries from the New York Federal Reserve since Trump's tariff play in late March. This trend could force the Treasury to hike yields to attract bond buyers, which could drive up borrowing costs.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jun 19, 2025

Investors are piling cash into short-term US T-bills with stable yields as market jitters driven by tariffs and federal deficits affect the long end outlook.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jun 02, 2025

Michael Saylor believes bitcoin is digital capital and maybe the most explosive idea of the era, and financing options adopted by GameStop and Trump Media to buy BTC could create short-term downward pressure.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jun 02, 2025

US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid threats to the program and access to benefits.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 28, 2025

A Queensland man couldn't believe he had won over $1 million in a lottery draw. He took over a month to accept the reality and finally claim his winnings.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 27, 2025

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman heavily bought shares of transportation and car rental companies while offloading consumer discretionary brands.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 20, 2025

Ultra-rich people often use debt as a tool to maintain adequate cash flow at all times with the goal to capitalize on market opportunities for long-term wealth appreciation.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 20, 2025

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman called on Donald Trump to pause tariffs for a faster resolution to the escalating global trade war.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 02, 2025