Economy · Important news for 14 August 2026
U.S. Budget Deficits Surge in July as New Tax Cuts Are Weighed
US Wholesale Prices Flat in July, Falling Short of Expectations
Wholesale prices remained flat in July, missing consensus expectations for a 0.2% increase and reflecting easing underlying inflation pressures across the economy, which contributed to a stock market rise.
- The producer price index was flat in July
- July wholesale inflation came in below the expected 0.2% increase
- Wholesale prices were flat in July
- Underlying inflation pressures in the economy eased
- The Dow rose following the surprise inflation data
Productivity Commission calls Morrison-era Western Australia GST deal a costly mistake
Trump administration pivots to renewed economic sanctions and naval blockade on Iran
Stocks Rise as Traders Reduce Rate Hike Bets and Oil Prices Drop
New lending to property investors in Australia falls sharply by nearly nine percent
U.S. household debt falls for the first time in six years
Oil prices decline amid weakening demand outlook and US inventory builds
US clean energy investment surges 22% in second quarter
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