The latest consumer price index (CPI) report has brought a wave of optimism to Wall Street as US inflation continues its downward trend. The July figures indicate a moderate rise in consumer prices, with the annual inflation rate dipping below 3% for the first time since early 2021. This development is being hailed as positive […]
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The Eurozone breathed a sigh of relief this June as inflation finally began to show signs of slowing. After months of relentless price hikes, the latest data revealed a dip in inflation, falling to 5.5% from May’s 6.1%. This drop, largely attributed to tumbling energy prices, provided a welcome respite for consumers feeling the pinch […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) made its first consecutive rate cut in 13 years, prompting investors to anticipate further rapid rate reductions. While ECB President Christine Lagarde hasn’t explicitly contradicted these expectations, she maintains that the Eurozone economy is on track for a “soft landing.” This discrepancy raises the critical question: are the ECB and […]