Economy & Politics

Inflation. Interest rates. Housing prices. Investors spend their time closely watching various economic data points and seeing how the Federal Reserve and other policy and lawmakers react. InvestorPlace is breaking down the basics so you can make the smartest moves possible with your money.

PCE vs CPI: Why Does the Fed Prefer the PCE? How Are the Two Inflation Metrics Different?

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Since the pandemic, Wall Street has been discussing inflation. So, PCE vs. CPI: What's the difference between the two inflation measures?

Stock Market Crash: S&P 500 Falls Below 5,000

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While it may be too early to call for a stock market crash, both technical and fundamental dynamics are moving discouragingly.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Mark Your Calendars for April 25

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Investors are keeping a close eye on the crucial Q1 GDP report, due on Thursday, April 25. Will the stock market crash?

What is GDP and How Exactly Is GDP Calculated?

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
GDP remains one of the single-most important barometers of a country's economic health. So, what is GDP? And why does it matter so much?

Why Are Home and Car Insurance Costs Skyrocketing in 2024?

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Car and home insurance costs are up more than 22% year-over-year as a hidden driver of inflation. Why are insurance premiums rising?

What Is Inflation? How to Define the Change in Consumer Prices.

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Inflation remains the center of economic discussion worldwide in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. So, what is inflation?

Your Guide to the 6 Main Types of Inflation Defined

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Inflation continues to hold Wall Street in a virtual stranglehold. What are the six main types of inflation you need to know about?

The Commodity Comeback of 2024

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
A "sleeping dragon" is awakening... and soon.

Good News: The Bad News Is Coming to an End

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
We could reach a turning point soon.

It Doesn’t Matter What the Market Does

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
It doesn’t really matter what the stock market as a whole does… it matters what individual stocks in high-octane sectors do. The market may very well pull back more… or not. But if it does, the trend is what matters. There’s nothing that can stop powerful megatrends – not inflation, not the Fed, nothing.

Remember This, and You’ll Never Fear the Fed Again

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
As I’ve said before, it’s not that the Fed’s rate hikes are irrelevant; it’s that the trend is what matters, and there’s no question that the interest rate trend of the last few months has been up.

After a Tough Week, Let’s Figure Out Our Next Move

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
This week has been rough, but now’s not the time to bow out.

The Market Reacts to a Surprising CPI Report

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The CPI report released today was a disappointment to traders.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Stocks?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do higher interest rates mean for stocks? It's time to be cautious. However, here are several strategies to profit from the trend.

What do Higher Interest Rates Mean for My Savings?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Rising interest rates mean higher savings account yields on the horizon. Here's what you need to know.

What Does Inflation Do to the Stock Market?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
The impact of inflation on the stock market depends on the levels, but high inflation like today spells trouble for the stock market.

What Is Stagflation? What Is the Difference Between Stagflation and Inflation?

By Vandita Jadeja
As fears of a stagflation loom over the economy, here are the differences between inflation and stagflation you must know.

What Is Stagflation? What Is the Difference Between Stagflation and Inflation?

By Vandita Jadeja
As fears of a stagflation loom over the economy, here are the differences between inflation and stagflation you must know.

Who Does Inflation Hurt and Help Most?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Inflation is at a 40-year high, but it impacts people differently. Here's who inflation hurts and helps the most.
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