Energy and food prices drove inflation in December
The Labor Department's inflation report for the month of December showed that food and energy prices were the primary drivers of stubborn inflation experienced by consumers.
We are seeing a relief rally, Lindsey Bell says
'The Claman Countdown' panelists Lindsey Bell and Art Hogan unpack inflation and market performance.
December inflation clouds Fed's outlook on interest rate cuts
Higher December inflation could make the case for a pause in interest rate cuts.
Inflation is still a problem for most Americans: Frances Donald
RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald explains how inflation affects average households on 'Making Money.'
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December, which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Expert bullish on market rally: 'I like it'
Dominari Financial CEO Kyle Wool joins 'Varney & Co.' to react to the December CPI and provide his outlook for the market.
Fed confusion is not easing inflation worries: Scott Ladner
Horizon Investments CIO Scott Ladner and Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee discuss whether the Fed will hike interest rates in 2025 on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Economist analyzes Trump's SALT dilemma: 'It should be gone'
First Trust Advisors chief economist Brian Wesbury discusses President-elect Trump's tax cut battle on 'The Big Money Show.'
Trump should declare California an 'opportunity zone': Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica discusses whether private equity can help rebuild California and what Trump can do to help on 'Varney & Co.'
Former Trump official sets record straight on inflationary impact of Trump's tariffs
Former Trump Assistant Commerce Secretary Nazak Nikakhtar breaks down President-elect Trump's tariff strategy on 'The Big Money Show.'
Fed minutes show policymakers see immigration, tariff shifts creating inflation uncertainty
Minutes from the most recent meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers showed uncertainty about the impact of President-elect Trump's immigration and tariff policies on inflation.
Fed needs 'to be patient' with regards to future rate cuts, exec warns
Penn Mutual Asset Management CIO Mark Heppenstall provides his expectations for the Federal Reserve in 2025 as well as his outlook for the housing market.
I 'would curb your enthusiasm when it comes to multiple cuts this year,' expert suggests
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz gives his prediction for rate cuts and his outlook for the economy under a Trump presidency.
Seattle waffle shop owner shutters business amid new $20 minimum wage: 'I’ve cried every day’
A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.
GasBuddy analyst predicts national average for gas to fall below $3 by end of 2025
GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick de Haan gives his outlook for 2025 with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Economist makes his pitch for a national 'flat tax' in second Trump term
Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore discusses plans for tax reform as it takes center stage in the new Congress and second Trump term on 'The Bottom Line.'
These were the top-searched money topics of 2024
People looked up financial topics on Investopedia over the course of the year, with searches for some emerging as very popular. Investopedia's Caleb Silver discussed the findings.
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Defaults on credit card loans soared 50% in 2024 to the highest since 2010 according to a new report, causing experts to warn the "debt bubble is popping."
Charles Schwab's chief investment strategist talks investing in 2025
Charles Schwab chief investment strategist Liz Ann Sonders discusses market growth and offers her outlook as 2024 comes to a close on 'Barron's Roundtable.'
Bond market is about to 'shock' stock market, claims market expert
The Bear Traps Report founder Larry McDonald gives his market outlook and his investment strategy on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'