Inflation Data
Social Security COLA 2027 may rise to 3.8%: How much more could you receive?
Rising inflation data hints at a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.8% for 2027. This could increase average monthly benefits to $2,103, but advocates warn that inflation continues to strain seniors’ ability to meet basic living costs.
1 min read14 Jul 2026US Social Security COLA forecast for 2027 rises after fresh inflation data — here’s how much more retirees could get
Recent inflation data suggests a potential increase in Social Security COLA for 2027, with estimates rising to 4.2%. The Senior Citizens League also adjusted its projection to 3.9%. Inflation has significantly impacted living costs, affecting the purchasing power of benefits since 2016.
2 min read21 May 2026Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 12 May
Indian markets faced pressure on 11 May, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex declining amidst rising geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices. Analysts suggest a cautious market start on 12 May, with key stocks to buy including JK Lakshmi Cement, Hindustan Unilever, and Fortis Healthcare.
6 min read12 May 2026US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 futures flat ahead of US-Iran truce talks, inflation data
The futures of all three indices gained between 0.08% to 0.16%, with the tech-heavy E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures rising the most. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Dow Jones E-mini futures were up 0.08% and 0.06%, respectively.
2 min read10 Apr 2026DA hike delayed for first time in a decade — Will it be skipped or deferred? Experts weigh in
Uncertainty surrounds the DA hike delay. Experts describe it as a procedural deferment rather than a cancellation, adding that arrears are expected and that the inflation-linked revision will likely be implemented retrospectively across central government salaries and pensions.
2 min read10 Apr 2026The Fed’s hawks and doves are drifting further apart. What it means for investors.
Futures markets assign a 99.4% chance that the Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week.
4 min read11 Mar 2026Inflation data, India-US trade deal to Q3 results 2026: Top five triggers that may dictate Indian stock market this week
Indian stock market: On Friday, The Indian stock market closed higher, led by buying interest in select heavyweight stocks such as ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank.
6 min read8 Feb 2026MoSPI proposes changes to India’s housing inflation measurement
This proposal is part of a broader CPI base revision exercise aimed at making India’s primary inflation gauge more accurately reflect current household consumption patterns and price realities.
1 min read31 Oct 2025US inflation rises to 3% in September amid government shutdown; prices rose 0.3% MoM basis — Details here
CPI data released on 24 October 2025, noted that the US consumer inflation increased at a rate of 3% for the 12-month period ended September 2025. Here's how the inflation data suggest Fed's rate cut bets amongst market investors…
2 min read24 Oct 2025Ten indicators of what’s going on with America’s economy
Trumponomics has begun to hit America’s growth
6 min read30 Sep 2025Wait for it…
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