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Inflation News 17 November 2025 - 30 November 2025

US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

US Stock Market Outlook, December 1–5, 2025: PCE Inflation, AI Earnings and Fed Rate‑Cut Bets

After a blockbuster Thanksgiving rally, the US stock market heads into the first full week of December with major indices hovering near record highs and the S&P 500 up more than 16% year‑to‑date.Reuters+2Seeking Alpha+2 Yet behind the cheerful holiday headlines, investors face a strange mix of delayed government data, a looming Federal Reserve decision, and a wave of high‑profile AI and retail earnings that could jolt sentiment before year‑end. Below is a detailed, SEO‑friendly guide to the key US stock market events for December 1–5, 2025 — economic reports, Fed dynamics, earnings, and what they could mean for Wall Street.
30 November 2025
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Australian Stock Market Wrap 28–29 November 2025: ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Inflation Jitters and APRA Loan Caps Loom

Australian Stock Market Wrap 28–29 November 2025: ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Inflation Jitters and APRA Loan Caps Loom

The Australian stock market finished the week of 28–29 November 2025 on a cautiously upbeat note: the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 slipped fractionally on Friday but locked in a solid weekly gain, even as hotter‑than‑expected inflation and new lending curbs from APRA kept a lid on enthusiasm. The Economic Times+1 ASX 200: Tiny Friday Dip, Solid Weekly Rebound On Friday 28 November, the S&P/ASX 200 index edged down just 3.2 points to close at 8,614.1, a move of roughly ‑0.04% – essentially flat on the day. The Economic Times+1 Despite the soft close, the week as a whole looked a lot better: The broader All Ordinaries index showed a similar
29 November 2025
Warren Buffett’s 2 Best Investments to Beat Inflation — And the New $45M Indigenous Fund Transforming Quebec

Warren Buffett’s 2 Best Investments to Beat Inflation — And the New $45M Indigenous Fund Transforming Quebec

As 2025 winds down, inflation is no longer at crisis highs — but it’s still quietly eroding savings. In the United States, consumer prices were rising at about 3.0% year-over-year as of September 2025, slightly above August’s 2.9%. Bureau of Labor Statistics+1 In Canada, inflation cooled to 2.2% in October 2025, helped by falling gasoline and slower food price growth. Reuters+1 Against this backdrop, Warren Buffett’s latest highlighted advice on beating inflation has been making headlines again, alongside a powerful, real-world example of long-term investing: a new Indigenous-led, $45+ million impact fund in Quebec designed to support First Nations entrepreneurs
29 November 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

Tokyo’s stock market finished Friday modestly higher, capping a strong week but a bruising month as investors weighed upbeat domestic data against persistent inflation and looming central‑bank decisions in both Japan and the United States. The Nikkei 225 closed at 50,253.91, up 86.81 points, or 0.17%, while the broader Topix gained 0.29% to 3,378.44.Xinhua News+1 It was the fourth straight advance for the Nikkei, leaving the benchmark up around 3–3.5% for the week but still more than 4% lower for November, its weakest November performance since 2011.The Economic Times+1 Despite profit‑taking in high‑flying tech and AI names, hopes for a
28 November 2025
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New York Inflation Refund Checks 2025: 8.2 Million Residents Get Up to $400 Ahead of Thanksgiving

New York Inflation Refund Checks 2025: 8.2 Million Residents Get Up to $400 Ahead of Thanksgiving

Published: November 27, 2025 ALBANY, N.Y. — Just in time for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday shopping season, New York has finished the main phase of mailing its first‑ever inflation refund checks, with more than 8.2 million payments now on their way to residents across the state.Governor Kathy Hochul+2observertoday.com+2 The one‑time refunds, worth up to $400 per tax filer, are part of a $2.2 billion state program designed to return some of the extra sales tax revenue New York collected as prices surged over the last few years.Governor Kathy Hochul+2Governor Kathy Hochul+2 What Are New York’s Inflation Refund Checks? The Inflation
27 November 2025
Australia Inflation Jumps to 3.8% as Energy Rebates Fade, Raising RBA Rate Hike Bets

Australia Inflation Jumps to 3.8% as Energy Rebates Fade, Raising RBA Rate Hike Bets

Australia’s new monthly CPI shows inflation at 3.8% in October 2025, driven by power and housing, as markets rethink RBA cuts and watch energy rebate plans. Australia’s inflation fight has taken a sharp and politically sensitive turn. Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show annual inflation rising to 3.8% in October 2025, up from 3.6% in September, as soaring electricity and housing costs squeeze households and upend expectations of early interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Australian Bureau of Statistics+1 The jump comes just as Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints at a possible extension
26 November 2025
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US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

US PPI Rises 0.3% in September as Energy Costs Jump: What the Delayed Inflation Report Means for the Fed on November 25, 2025

The long-delayed September 2025 US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.3%, driven by higher energy costs, while core wholesale inflation stayed tame. Here’s what today’s report means for the Federal Reserve, markets, and the broader inflation outlook. Headline numbers: wholesale inflation heats up, but not too much The US government finally released its shutdown-delayed September Producer Price Index (PPI) this morning, giving investors and policymakers a fresh – if somewhat stale – look at wholesale inflation trends. According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the PPI for final demand rose 0.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, after a
25 November 2025
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Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore’s stock market started the final week of November on a firmer footing, with investors balancing upbeat policy and growth signals against a sharp jump in inflation. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6% (27.49 points) to close at 4,496.63 on Monday, 24 November 2025, even as broader Asia posted a mixed performance. Market breadth was positive, with 336 gainers versus 238 losers, on about 2.1 billion shares traded worth roughly S$3.2 billion. The Business Times The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, which tracks large-cap names outside the STI, slipped 1.2% to 1,438.67, showing that the day’s strength was concentrated in blue chips rather than the wider market. The
24 November 2025
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Australia’s Inflation Bombshell: RBA Cuts Wiped Off Table as Markets Recoil

UK Inflation Falls to 3.6% as Food Prices Jump and Markets Bet on December Rate Cut

UK inflation has finally ticked lower, dropping to 3.6% in October 2025, but any sense of relief for households is being tempered by a renewed surge in food prices and lingering pressure on living costs. The fall in the headline rate has sharpened expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates again in December — just as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a politically pivotal budget on 26 November. SFGATE+3Office for National Statistics+3The Guardian+3 Headline inflation finally edges down Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% in the 12
19 November 2025
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies as Inflation Cools and WH Smith Ousts CEO

The UK stock market was trying to find its footing on Wednesday 19 November 2025, as investors weighed cooler inflation data, a weaker pound and a flurry of corporate news led by WH Smith’s shock chief executive exit. By late morning, the FTSE 100 had recovered early losses to trade modestly higher, up about 0.1% at 9,565.99 as of 10:35 GMT, after falling 1.3% in Tuesday’s global sell-off. FT Markets+1 The mid‑cap FTSE 250, which had also been hit hard the previous session, was only fractionally higher, reflecting lingering caution after a volatile few days. AJ Bell+1 Key points at a glance Market
19 November 2025
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TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: TSX Braces for Cautious Open as Inflation Cools and Global AI Selloff Deepens

TORONTO — Canada’s stock market heads into Tuesday’s session on the defensive, with investors digesting cooler inflation data, a softer loonie and a sharp global tech selloff that has rattled confidence in the AI trade. Below is your before-the-bell playbook for the S&P/TSX Composite and broader Canadian markets on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Where the TSX Stands After Monday’s Slide Canada’s main index starts the day from a weak position: Options markets also flashed more stress: the S&P/TSX 60 VIX volatility gauge climbed to roughly a six‑month high near 19, signaling growing demand for downside protection as stocks sold off.
18 November 2025
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TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

Canada’s main stock market is starting the week in a holding pattern, with investors laser‑focused on fresh inflation numbers that could shape the Bank of Canada’s next move and set the tone for the S&P/TSX Composite Index into year‑end. Early look: Futures point to a flat open Futures tied to the S&P/TSX Composite Index were essentially unchanged early Monday, with December contracts down about 0.03% as of 5:50 a.m. ET, signalling a cautious open for the Toronto Stock Exchange on November 17, 2025. Reuters The muted move comes after a volatile stretch: That backdrop sets up today as a classic
17 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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