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Rates & Inflation

Federal Reserve signals, inflation data, bond yields, mortgage rates, and price pressures that shape capital costs.

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Rates & Inflation

June 14, 2026

Americans Grow More Pessimistic About Finances as Rent and Food Costs Rise, Fed Says

The New York Fed’s May survey reveals rising consumer pessimism, with 13.3% of households feeling worse off and expectations of higher costs in food...

Rates & Inflation

June 13, 2026

Inflation Edges Higher in May as Energy Prices Keep Pressure on Consumers

May CPI rose 0.5% with energy costs driving over 60% of the monthly increase; core inflation rose 0.2%. Gasoline up 7% in May, electricity up 0.6%.

Rates & Inflation

June 3, 2026

Federal Reserve’s Beige Book Reveals Surging Inflation Across Districts Driven by Energy Prices

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports inflation is surging across most U.S. districts, driven by energy prices and Middle East conflicts.

Rates & Inflation

June 3, 2026

Sellers Delist Homes at Fastest Rate Since 2020 Amid Higher Mortgage Rates

Frustrated home sellers nationwide delisted properties in April at a pace not seen since March 2020, driven by higher mortgage rates and weaker consumer...

Rates & Inflation

May 28, 2026

April PCE Inflation Remains Stubbornly High, Signaling Fed Caution

April's PCE inflation remained elevated, with consumers dipping into savings as prices rise.

Rates & Inflation

May 27, 2026

Bond Yields Rise Amid Geopolitical Fears, Diverging From Inflation Expectations

Bond yields are rising due to geopolitical events, but inflation expectations are not following suit, indicating investor psychology like recency bias may be at...

Rates & Inflation

May 27, 2026

Why More Market Information Doesn’t Guarantee Better Investment Decisions

Wealthy investors face information overload. Learn why personalized financial advice is crucial for translating market data into actionable strategies and better decision-making.