Economists raised their estimates for US inflation and said they expect only one Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this year amid elevated energy costs sparked by the Iran war.
Economists raised their estimates for US inflation and said they expect only one Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this year amid elevated energy costs sparked by the Iran war.
A fuel tanker at a Costco gas station in Richmond, California, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. US diesel rose above $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022, the latest sign of surging fuel price pressures menacing the global economy as the war in Iran continues to disrupt energy supplies.
Economists expect their reliance on alternative data to increase in the next year, citing a need for higher-frequency indicators amid economic uncertainty tied to the war in Iran, according to a Bloomberg survey.
Economists expect their reliance on alternative data to increase in the next year, citing a need for higher-frequency indicators amid economic uncertainty tied to the war in Iran, according to a Bloomberg survey.
Economists are boosting their forecasts for Canadian inflation and unemployment as the war in Iran drives up oil prices and heightens global instability.
Economists are boosting their forecasts for Canadian inflation and unemployment as the war in Iran drives up oil prices and heightens global instability.
A driver refuels a vehicle at a Mobil gas station in Montreal.
Economists raised their estimates for US inflation through year-end, while trimming consumer spending, growth and employment projections as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.
Economists raised their estimates for US inflation through year-end, while trimming consumer spending, growth and employment projections as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.
A shopper carries an Alo Yoga bag in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, US, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release advance monthly sales for retail and food services figures on February 17.
Economists pushed back their expectation for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to June from March, but still see two quarter-point reductions by year-end, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.
Economists pushed back their expectation for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to June from March, but still see two quarter-point reductions by year-end, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.
Economists pushed back their expectation for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to June from March, but still see two quarter-point reductions by year-end, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.
Economists pushed back their expectation for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to June from March, but still see two quarter-point reductions by year-end, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.
Inflation around the world is expected to pick up due to the war with Iran, while growth prospects remain largely unaffected for now, according to a global survey of economists by Bloomberg News.
Inflation around the world is expected to pick up due to the war with Iran, while growth prospects remain largely unaffected for now, according to a global survey of economists by Bloomberg News.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: People walk along Broadway with shopping bags in Manhattan on February 27, 2026 in New York City. Newly released Producer Price Index figures showed that prices rose 0.5% in January for American consumers, while "core" prices increased by 0.8%. The numbers, released by the Labor Department, sent major stock indexes sharply lower on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Federal Reserve officials will vote to cut interest rates again next week to safeguard against rising risks of a sharp deterioration in the labor market, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Federal Reserve officials will vote to cut interest rates again next week to safeguard against rising risks of a sharp deterioration in the labor market, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.