INFLATION

Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Fed Holds Off on Rate Cuts While Inflation Sticks Above Target

The Chicago Fed chief, Austan Goolsbee, told a Washington conference that cutting interest rates now would be premature because inflation still lingers above the 2 % goal. He warned that past mistakes of assuming price rises were temporary should not be repeated. Goolsbee highlighted the latest d

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Oregon’s Small Businesses Face a New Bankruptcy Surge

The state has seen a sharp rise in company bankruptcies, climbing 25 % last year to the highest level since 2013. Nationwide, many people and firms are filing for bankruptcy, but Oregon’s rate is almost four times faster than the national average. High interest rates and inflation are squeezin

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Rising Beef Prices: Why the Herd Is Shrinking and Costs Are Soaring

The price of beef has jumped faster than most other grocery items, climbing 15 % over the past year. Ground beef is hitting record highs, while chicken and milk prices stay flat or barely rise. Farmers blame a shrinking cattle population. The U. S. herd is the smallest it has been since the 1950s,

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

Stocks Bounce Back: Inflation News Steals the Show

The U. S. stock market showed some resilience on Friday, shaking off recent losses tied to AI fears. This comeback was sparked by some good news on inflation, which gave investors a reason to breathe easier. The S&P 500 climbed by 0. 3%, recovering from a rough day where it took a big hit. The Dow

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Indian Markets Tumble as Global Tech Sales Drop

The stock market in India is expected to open lower this Friday, following a decline on Wall Street and across Asia. Tech stocks, which are a big part of the Indian index, have already lost more than twelve percent this year. Investors are worried that the upcoming U. S. inflation report could

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Feb 08 2026FINANCE

Money Storm: Why Your Cash Might Lose Value Fast

The quiet rush of money printing has begun to feel like a storm. Central banks are creating new dollars at a speed that many people think is only temporary, but the truth could be more serious. When governments print money, they take value from every person who holds cash or savings. This is not a n

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Inflation Claims: A Mixed Message

Trump has been busy talking about the economy, especially inflation. In five speeches since December, he said inflation was beaten or falling more than 20 times, but most people still see higher prices. He spent a lot of time on other topics – immigration, critics from the opposite party, and

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Why Inflation Worriers Might Be Overreacting

Inflation has been a hot topic lately. Some folks are really worried about it getting out of hand. But not everyone agrees. Neil Dutta, an economist, thinks these worries might be overblown. He believes the economy is more stable than some people think. Dutta points out that inflation is not just a

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: What's Really Going On?

Silver prices have been skyrocketing, going from $45 to over $85 per ounce in a short time. But why? It's not just about people wanting more silver. The futures market, especially on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), is a big part of the story. The economy is doing well. People are spending mo

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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Canada's Economy: Steady Rates, Uncertain Future

The Bank of Canada decided to keep interest rates steady at 2. 25% in late January 2026. This decision was widely expected, given the current economic climate. The bank's outlook for both the global and Canadian economies hasn't changed much since their last forecast in October. Inflation is expect

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