Trump, GOP race to bring inflation down before midterms

Politics And The Markets 07/11/26

Politics And The Markets 07/11/26

What to Expect in Markets this Week: Inflation Data, Warsh Testimony in Congress, Bank Earnings

What to Expect in Markets this Week: Inflation Data, Warsh Testimony in Congress, Bank Earnings

America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

To beat inflation, consider moving to states like Ohio, the Dakotas, or West Virginia

Macron’s Budget Finale Augurs More Political Chaos in France

The final budget showdown of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is already gearing up to be France’s highest-stakes fiscal clash of the decade so far.

Inflation eases to 6.4% in June 2026 as fuel, food prices cool

Though lower domestic oil prices and cheaper major food items have pushed inflation down, it remains well above the government’s target range of 2 to 4

The GOP's Self-Inflicted Midterm Crisis

The GOP's Self-Inflicted Midterm Crisis

Progressives think they've found a way around their old social media posts

Left-wing candidates are betting voters care more about economic populism than old posts calling to defund the police. Republicans are salivating.

Top Three Videos – July 12, 2026

Craig Hemke: 'Gold Rally Far From Over'...Steve Hanke: Gold is Going to 6,000 as Inflation Comes Roaring Back...George Gammon: The Dollar Wrecking Ball Is Hitting Asia First...

Popularism!

NEW: Our first report on the swing voters of the 2026 midterms finds that when they are asked which policies would make them definitely vote for a Democrat, the most selected option is “raise taxes on the wealthy,” followed by “create a Medicare for All health care system.”[image or embed]— Data for Progress (@dataforprogress.org) July 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM Sorry, I forgot, popularism means do popular stuff as long as the people funding my fake think tank like it, too.

Price cuts in 30 categories from August 31

Much will depend, first of all, on the course of energy prices, and, secondly, on the timing of national elections.

How might Trump’s September GOP convention upend the midterms?

How might Trump’s September GOP convention upend the midterms?

Remember, as midterm season heats up, politics and business just don’t mix

Leave your politics at the door — it rarely works out well.

The Federal Reserve's Initial July Inflation Forecast Looks Fantastic on the Surface, but Something Sinister Lurks in the Details

The inflation devil is in the details.

US inflation is running hot, so why not change the way it is measured?

If Kevin Warsh can adopt the trimmed mean as the Fed’s key inflation metric, Trump’s inflation problem will almost disappear.

Oil surges as Iran risk returns - Is the summer lull over? | Morning Bid

Oil prices jump after President Trump says the U.S. memorandum of understanding with Iran is "over," while chip stocks see a brief Asia-session rally that quickly fades. And the June Fed minutes signal a divided central bank that's in no rush to act on inflation. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

White House Melts Down After Trump Humiliation

Umit Bektas/ReutersThe White House has gone into full defense mode after Donald Trump was found taking credit for price cuts that had nothing to do with him.On Monday, the 80-year-old president posted on Truth Social that Walmart would be “lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request,” including cutting the cost of beef by 15 percent as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebrations.Trump took a victory lap, praising the announcement as a “huge deal” for millions of Americans suffering through a cost-of-living crisis. The president’s second term has been dogged by high food prices, despite Trump making lowering them a central pledge of his 2024 campaign.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Moniker Millionaire, Billionaire, and Trillionaire are just a Reflection of Inflation

The Moniker Millionaire, Billionaire, and Trillionaire are just a Reflection of Inflation

A fragile reprieve for the eurozone

EUROPE: As a net energy importer, lower oil prices are clearly favourable for the eurozone. A Goldilocks scenario – where inflation moderates and growth picks up again – remains the baseline, although renewed Middle East tensions have increased the risks around that outlook

Qui a peur du contrôle des prix ?

Depuis quelques années, l'inflation a fait son retour, alimentée par une succession de crises : pandémie, guerre en Ukraine, fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz. Face à la flambée des prix, la « science économique » explique que les embrasements répondent aux lois du marché — lequel ne se trompe () / Spéculation, Néolibéralisme, Crise économique, Économie

BCR: Peru's inflation excluding food, energy, and transport stood at 1.6% in June

Year-on-year inflation stood at 4 in June 2026, while 12-month core inflation excluding food and energy came in at 4.5, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) stated.

The GOP’s “Affordability” Problem

This post The GOP’s “Affordability” Problem appeared first on Daily Reckoning. This could cost the midterms... The post The GOP’s “Affordability” Problem appeared first on Daily Reckoning.

POLL: America's Support for Capitalism Falls...

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US Fed's inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concern ‌about high inflation mounted at the US central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more stripped-down policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might require interest rate hikes. A few participants at the June 16-17 meeting said there was already a case to raise borrowing costs, even though ‌they ultimately agreed with their colleagues to hold rates steady at this

SKY up by 12% — Does the price rally have more room to run?

SKY's path towards a sustained rally remains clear.

Will The USA Split in Two Thanks to the LEFT?

COMMENT: I felt compelled to reach out. I attended your 2021 conference, and I remember clearly that you spoke about the United States heading toward political fragmentation—and that the real risk of a complete split would emerge after 2028. Over the years, I’ve come to deeply respect how far in advance your forecasts prove accurate. []

L’ère de l’indépendance des banques centrales touche à sa fin

L’indépendance des banques centrales est une valeur sacrée depuis une génération dans les grandes économies capitalistes. La nomination par Donald Trump de Kevin Warsh à la présidence de la FED marque le début d’une nouvelle ère caractérisée par une politisation flagrante de la politique monétaire. Source : Jacobin, Martijn KoningsTraduit par les lecteurs du site []

BREAKING: Trump Moves Closer to Stealing the Midterms

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‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cry to America

Ahead of his planned speech on the National Mall, the president framed the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against communism. The post ‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cry to America appeared first on MS NOW.

POLITICO: Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.

Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.Will SteakinPOLITICOJuly 6, 2026 Fresh off major primary wins in Colorado and New York, the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to prove that it can translate its momentum beyond deep-blue House primaries and into competitive statewide races. DSA officials and allies told POLITICO they’ve already shifted []

U.S. inflation outlook underpins bitcoin bulls after best week since March

U.S. inflation outlook underpins bitcoin bulls after best week since March

Oil prices surge 4%, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns

The growing Middle East tensions also affected global financial markets. The post Oil prices surge 4, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns appeared first on BOL News.