The 2.8% benefits increase for 2026 currently outpaces the CPI-W, offering temporary relief. However, analysts caution that structural flaws in the adjustment formula and volatile economic factors could quickly erase this advantage for retirees.
Defense contractor CPI Aerostructures has landed an additional $6 million in orders from Raytheon Technologies for its Airborne Pod programs, reinforcing its role in critical aerospace manufacturing and signaling continued demand for specialized defense subsystems.
As Canada's inflation rate is projected to dip toward 2%, Monday's CPI report and housing data will set the tone for a week dominated by the Bank of Canada's rate decision, all against a volatile backdrop of rising energy prices.
While millions await the annual cost-of-living adjustment, key details about its calculation and impact—from its narrow inflation measure to the Medicare premium offset—often remain in the shadows, directly affecting retirees' net income.
Jeffrey Hochstadt, CFO of the payment card manufacturer, stepped down last week. The company has appointed an interim successor as it prepares to release its fourth-quarter results amidst a significant stock decline and recent ownership changes.
A concentrated ownership structure sees private equity firms wielding significant control over CPI Card Group Inc. (NASDAQ:PMTS), holding a combined 43% stake. This dynamic raises critical questions about corporate strategy, governance, and the implications for public market investors.
All eyes are on Canada's February inflation figures and the Bank of Canada's upcoming policy meeting. Economists anticipate CPI cooling to the 2% target, but underlying pressures and a shifting labor market complicate the path to rate cuts.
CPI Card Group capped off a strong 2025 with record fourth-quarter revenue, driven by its Arroweye acquisition and robust demand for contactless cards. The company announced a new reporting structure for 2026, carving out its high-margin digital solutions into a standalone segment as it pivots to emphasize its technology offerings.
Recent weakness in CPI FIM's share price has sparked a fresh debate over the valuation of its Central European real estate portfolio. While long-term returns remain impressive, analysts are scrutinizing key financial metrics to determine if the stock is undervalued or if underlying risks justify the discount.
January's softer-than-expected core inflation figures elicited only a muted market response, with analysts pointing to the Bank of Canada's entrenched wait-and-see stance and the prevalence of transient price factors.
A sharper-than-expected drop in January's Consumer Price Index has prompted Goldman Sachs economists to raise their forecast for the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index. The revision suggests underlying price pressures may be stickier than headline CPI indicates, potentially influencing the timing of future interest rate cuts.
While October's COLA announcement brings temporary relief, a growing body of evidence suggests the formula used to calculate Social Security adjustments fails to reflect the real-world expenses of retirees, creating a persistent and compounding budget gap.
Gold prices fell Wednesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar after February's CPI data met forecasts, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate stance.
U.S. equity futures and major ETFs dipped slightly Wednesday morning following the release of in-line February inflation data. While the broader market treaded water, energy stocks gained on rising oil prices, and individual movers like Oracle and Kosmos Energy saw sharp premarket swings on corporate news.
Consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, matching forecasts, while the annual inflation rate held at 2.4%. A slowdown in core CPI offers a nuanced picture for policymakers.
U.S. stock futures edged cautiously higher Wednesday as investors balanced geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against anticipation for key inflation data. Asian markets gained, while European equities slipped.
A shocking jobs report has shifted the economic narrative, setting the stage for a pivotal week dominated by inflation data, Middle East tensions, and key corporate earnings that will test market resilience.
The Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge, the PCE Price Index, is set for release Friday morning, with the potential to sway monetary policy expectations and trigger significant market moves.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee suggests the central bank could deliver more interest-rate reductions this year than previously anticipated, contingent on inflation's continued retreat toward the 2% target. The latest CPI report has shifted market expectations and internal Fed debates.
Canada's annual inflation rate eased to 2.3% in January, coming in slightly below market expectations, as a sharper decline in gasoline prices provided relief for consumers. Underlying price pressures, however, remained persistent.
