CONSUMER PRICE INDEX News & Analysis

Monetary policy is a 'deeply flawed' way to manage the economy and yet we have not come up with anything better, says Morningstar's Graham Hand.

Consumer discretionary stocks has rallied but what does the future hold for the sector?

The consumer price index rose 6.1% in the June quarter versus a year ago, coming in slightly below analyst forecasts.

US tech sector hits pause on recruitment, JB HI-FI delivers sales growth and Chinese homeowners refuse to pay mortgages.

Musty data means the Reserve Bank is fighting inflation with one eye closed.

Inflation fighting assets include commodities, defensive retailers and those companies able to pass along rising prices.

An Australian company is leading the world in data analysis in global sports.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 9 April.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 5 March.

Fixed income is the unsexy cousin of equities but it’s a useful diversifier—and you’ll impress your friends if you can explain it.