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May PCE Report: PCE Inflation Index Up 4.1%, In Line with Expectations
The PCE Price Index increased 0.45% in May.
May PCE Expected to Show Rising Inflation
Forecasts say the Fed’s favored inflation measure should come in well above target.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
May PCE inflation data is due, plus the unemployment insurance claims report.
At Warsh’s First Meeting as Fed Chair, What Changes Can Investors Expect?
Against a backdrop of high inflation and possible future rate hikes, Warsh will begin to leave his mark on the Fed.
European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates and Lifts Inflation Forecasts
The ECB increased rates for the first time since 2023 and now sees inflation hitting 3% in 2026.
May CPI Report: Energy-Driven Inflation Is Contained, for Now
Overall CPI rose 4.2% in May, while core CPI came in at a 2.9% annual rate.
The Hidden Risks of ‘Income for Life’ in Target-Date Funds
Annuities promise higher payouts, but much of it is just your money back—and inflation can erode the rest.
May CPI Forecasts Show Continued Lofty Inflation
Economists will be on watch for any signs that Iran-war-driven inflation is spreading beyond direct impacts.
Markets Brief: Why Are Financial Stocks Doing So Poorly?
Plus: SpaceX index inclusion and your portfolio, and the CPI on deck
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
May inflation readings are on deck, plus earnings from Oracle and Adobe.
Why Is the Stock Market Overlooking This Potential Headwind?
Investors shouldn’t be shrugging off this risk.
How Much Should Retirees Worry About Inflation?
Inflation can strike fear into the hearts of retirees. Answering these 3 questions can help.
April PCE Report: Inflation Index Up 3.8% as Price Pressures Build
The PCE Price Index increased 0.4% in April.
The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Isn’t a Bear Market
The inventor of the 4% rule offers advice on how retirees can preserve their capital.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
April PCE inflation data is due, and Costco and Salesforce will report earnings.
Will Vacation Inflation Affect Your Summer Travel? Here’s What to Know
Plus, the airline stocks that are the most and least vulnerable to higher fuel prices.
Bill Bengen: ‘Inflation Is the Greatest Enemy of Retirees’
The author and creator of ‘the 4% rule’ discusses the pros and cons of various withdrawal strategies and key risk factors facing retirees today.
When Inflation Hits, Don’t Let These Line Items Sink Your Savings
Watch your spending on housing and transportation. And remember that you’re investing for the long term.
Which Stock Funds Provide Inflation-Beating Yields?
Equity investors seeking yield must balance trade-offs.
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