Wall St gains as AI earnings lift tech, inflation data supports rate-hold bets

Wall St gains as AI earnings lift tech, inflation data supports rate-hold bets  Reuters

LONDON, Aug 12 : Global stocks held on to gains on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data came in as expected, while oil prices edged higher after a senior Iranian official told Reuters there were no discussions with Washington on extending a ceasefire.The Consumer Price Index edged up 0.1 per cent last month after droppi

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Rates Steady but Remains Worried About Inflation  wsj.com

Futures ticked up for the S&P 500 as investors await Wednesday's July inflation report, expected to ease slightly to 3.4% from 3.5%.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher as energy stocks rallied due the latest jump in oil prices, as investors awaited the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher as energy stocks rallied due the latest jump in oil prices, as investors awaited the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates.

Mexico's annual headline inflation rate was 3.12% in July, down from 3.37% in June, and parked within close distance of the Bank of Mexico's (Banxico) target. Here's why Banxico Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja says the inflation fight isn't over.

Mexico Week Key Facts —Inflation. Annual CPI fell to 3.37% in June 2026, the lowest reading since December 2020. —Remittances. Inflows rose 4.2% year-on-year in June 2026, rebounding after a 4.6% drop in 2025. —Rate Decision. Banxico held its policy rate at 6.50% on August 6 and pushed its 3% inflation target to Q4 202