Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February

Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February

The Maslak financial and business center in the Sariyer district of Istanbul. Ayhan Altun | Moment | Getty Images Turkish annual consumer price inflation soared to 67.07% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute said Monday, … Read more

Why Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be smaller in 2025

Why Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be smaller in 2025

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images High inflation has prompted higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. But as the rate of price growth subsides, the annual increases for Social Security may fall in 2025 and beyond, … Read more

Turkey opts for new tightening strategy after signaling pause to hikes

Turkey opts for new tightening strategy after signaling pause to hikes

A picture taken on August 14, 2018 shows the logo of Turkey’s Central Bank at the entrance of its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. ADEM ALTAN | AFP | Getty Images Turkey’s central bank is opting … Read more

What one top economist sees ahead

What one top economist sees ahead

There’s a lot for investors to watch as stocks inch towards all-time highs. But the “big unknown” that matters most is the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, particularly as it relates … Read more

After Biden praises progress on inflation, economists weigh in

After Biden praises progress on inflation, economists weigh in

In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden celebrated his administration’s progress in the fight against inflation. “Wages keep going up and inflation keeps coming down,” Biden said in the annual speech before Congress. Inflation has cooled while wages have ticked higher, but … Read more

Egypt hikes interest rates by 600 basis points, pound crumbles to record low

Egypt hikes interest rates by 600 basis points, pound crumbles to record low

Yousef Gamal El-Din | CNBC Egypt’s pound hit a record low against the dollar on Wednesday after its central bank hiked interest rates by 600 points and devalued the currency. The steps were meant to … Read more

President Biden floats $10,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit

President Biden floats $10,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit

Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and “starter home” sellers. However, experts have mixed … Read more