Stock market today: Wall Street recoils after good news on the economy raises inflation worries
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sell off amid jobs report surprise, inflation worries
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Dips

US consumer inflation expectations soar in January on tariff fears
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
U.S. Consumer Confidence Dips as Inflation Expectations Spike
U.S. consumer confidence clouded over a little this month, after views of the economy weakened on expectations of higher inflation, as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office proposing tax cuts and new import tariffs.
Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb
U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump's policy plans. After back-to-back standout years,
December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest employment reports masks recent softness in the labor market. The increase in new jobs in December, for example, was centered on just four industries: Health care, government, retail and leisure and hospitality.
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Fed finds new reason for confidence in obscure inflation gauge
Top Federal Reserve officials — including Chair Jerome Powell — are increasingly pointing to an obscure price gauge as a reason to maintain confidence in their outlook: “market-based” inflation.
Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb
U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump's policy plans.
Yellen says COVID-19 stimulus may have contributed to inflation
The Treasury secretary said supply chain issues, shortages drove up prices during the pandemic, but that stimulus spending could have played a role as well.
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,
UK Inflation-Linked Yields Hit Highest Since Truss’s 2022 Rout
The yield on the UK’s 30-year inflation-linked bonds rose to 2% for the first time since the market meltdown in late 2022.
Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed "a little bit" to rising inflation.
How to Invest in Gold as an Inflation Hedge
"The primary benefit of investing in gold through securities – paper gold – is liquidity," Martin says. "For example, when you buy a gold ETF, you can sell it immediately, typically losing only a penny on the spread. However, in an economic catastrophe, accessing funds from your account may become impossible."