July CPI Report: What Traders Need to Know Wednesday

The July consumer price index drops Wednesday and could shift Fed rate expectations. Here's the tradeable setup.

Fed's Cook Signals Readiness to Hike Rates If Inflation Persists

Governor Lisa Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hikes, backing the Fed's hold while leaving the door open to tightening.

Santa Barbara County Earns Recognition for Childcare Funding Push

Santa Barbara County is being recognized for expanding access to publicly funded childcare, a move with real economic ripple effects for working families.

Finland's Giant Sand Battery Solves Renewable Energy Storage

A Finnish town deployed the world's largest commercial sand battery to combat renewable intermittency. Here's why it matters.

Iran War Energy Shock Pushes Gas and Diesel Prices Higher

Fuel prices are climbing as the Iran conflict rattles energy markets, and a new market asymmetry means relief won't come fast even if fighting stops.

Housing Costs Are the No. 1 Issue for Young Voters, CNBC Finds

Young Americans aged 18-34 rank housing affordability above food and healthcare costs, a new CNBC survey reveals.

Americans Sour on Economy and Blame Trump, CNBC Survey Shows

Public economic confidence has cratered to post-pandemic lows, and voters are pointing the finger squarely at Trump, a new CNBC survey finds.

US June Retail Sales Match Forecasts at +0.2% Gain

June retail sales hit the +0.2% estimate, but the control group and ex-autos figures signal softening beneath the surface.

NY Empire State Manufacturing Blows Past Estimates in July

July's Empire State index hit 15.6, nearly double the 8.8 forecast, with new orders surging to 22.2.

New Zealand Retail Sales Slump in June 2026 Data

NZ retail sales dropped 1.4% month-on-month in June, a sharp reversal from the prior 1.7% gain and a warning sign for NZD bulls.

Wholesale Prices Drop 0.3% in June as Gasoline Costs Tumble

Producer prices fell unexpectedly in June, driven by a sharp decline in gasoline tied to easing U.S.-Iran tensions.

June CPI Comes In Cooler Than Expected at 3.5% Annual Rise

Consumer prices rose 3.5% year-over-year in June, beating forecasts of 3.8% as energy prices pulled back.

China Q2 GDP and June Data: Growth Split in Focus

China's Q2 GDP drops Wednesday alongside June activity data showing a sharp divide between exports and domestic demand.

June 2026 CPI Hits 3.5%: Inflation Finally Cools Down

Consumer prices rose 3.5% year-over-year in June 2026, marking a slowdown after months of accelerating inflation.

June CPI Drops to 3.5%, Core Hits Flattest Since 2021

Headline and core inflation both crushed expectations in June, giving the Fed real room to pause — but oil's comeback could spoil the party.