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Inflation concerns have consumers everywhere worried about rising prices, but will these increasing prices hurt consumer staples stocks?

Japan's key consumer price index (CPI) fell 1.2 percent in February year on year, making it the 12th consecutive month of decline, the ministry of internal affairs and communications said on Friday.

The government revealed today that the consumer price index (CPI) for the month of November 2016 has seen a decrease of 3.63% compared to 4.20% seen in October. The CPI was 5.41% in the same month the previous year.

The PNC Christmas Price Index ,"a whimsical economic analysis based on the gifts in the holiday classic, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,'" was up 3.5 percent this year.

US snack brand Cheetos is gearing up for a major relaunch in the UK this year. With plans to scale the brand to new heights, Cheetos will capture the attention of Gen Z shoppers and please existing lovers of the brand. The relaunch will kick off with the introduction of a brand-new flavour, Fiery Jalapeño and Cheese, which will be available from March 17 in a 105g sharing bag (£2 RRP), and two price marked packs (PMPs) - 70g (£1.49 RRP) and 27g (49p RRP). Cheetos will also be updating its packaging across its existing Twisted Sweet & Spicy range, which is growing +31.1 per cent, bringing a bold, eye-catching design that resonates with Gen Z and emphasises its American heritage. Cheetos is worth $2.9 billion in the US and holds the title of the number one Puffed Snack and number-two Gen Z Snack brand. At a time where Gen Z over-index with loving spice, it is looking to expand its UK fanbase by leveraging its bold American heritage and innovative flavours. The growing popularity of the brand will not only attract new shoppers but also reignite excitement among those familiar with Cheetos from the US, helping to drive footfall and increase basket spend as consumers seek out the iconic US brand in store.

The market was trading higher today but plunged after Federal Reserve's Beige Book renewed concerns of weak economic growth for the foreseeable future.

While share prices for stocks listed on the S&P 500 can sometimes get pushed too high, here are seven stocks that appeart to be cheap.

A brief consolidation likely as worries about Greece, Iran and rising oil prices abate,leaving a slowdown in global economies as the primary negative.

US inflation continued to go up in June, the consumer price index jumped 9.1% than a year ago. Prices are rising at the fastest pace in 41 years.

Friday's disappointing Employment Situation report will jolt the market today with a chance of a drop of 135 to 175 points in the DJIA. Earnings begin to flow tomorrow.

Wild and wolly could be an understatement for the market today. Do not get discouraged - opportunity looms.

A rotation of strength is taking place whereby investors switch out of big winners into stocks with more room to run - a stock pickers' market.

Greek bailout approved, but worries continue. U.S. market needs a rest, but selected issuers will do well. Nowhere else to put your money if you want a return.