Economy

U.S. inflation slows from a 40-year peak but remains high

Wednesday's report increased hope that the modest slowdown might enable the Fed to slow the pace of its rate increases

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 10, 2022

3 min read

How about some good news on inflation?

Broad commodity price decline points to easing inflationary pressure, reports say

By James Langton |August 5, 2022

2 min read

Credit risks rising, regulators warn

BIS has heightened concern about real estate, leveraged loan markets

By James Langton |August 5, 2022

2 min read

As financial conditions tighten, insolvencies rise

After plunging during the pandemic, signs of financial distress are resurfacing

By James Langton |August 5, 2022

2 min read