The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Tell us: are you elderly and experience anxiety about the cost of living?

We’re interested to hear from elderly people in the UK who worry about affording the rising cost of living, and from their carers or relatives

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022

A Peek Into The Markets: US Stock Futures Gain; Inflation Data In Focus

Pre-open movers

Benzinga · May 11, 2022

Act now to help squeezed middle, Rishi Sunak is warned

Bosses called on the Chancellor to intervene “at pace” after Michael Gove ruled out an emergency budget on Wednesday

Evening Standard · May 11, 2022

How low-income people pay the steepest price when inflation hits

The annual inflation rate likely eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.

WEKU · May 11, 2022

Inflation may be easing — but low-income people are still paying the steepest prices

The annual inflation rate eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.

WEKU · May 11, 2022

Restaurants that survived the pandemic are now threatened by inflation

Higher costs for food, labor, rent, gasoline and cooking gas make it harder for casual dining places to buy, cook and deliver meals. And they're limited in how much they can pass on to customers.

WEKU · May 11, 2022

‘Over-the-top alarmism’: economists dismiss concerns wage rises cause inflation

Australia’s minimum wage is shrinking compared to median pay, bucking global trends

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

One in five people 'have lost sleep' over cost of living crisis as bills soar

The UK Government has been accused of failing to protect people from inflationary pressures and rising energy bills.

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Asian stocks mixed, China gains ahead of US price data

Shares are mixed in Asia with Chinese benchmarks pressing higher after a rally in technology companies helped reverse most of an early slide on Wall Street

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

India’s vulnerability in the global economic tumult

There is no alternative to timely policy responses, heeding sound economic advice, and strengthening institutions 

The Hindu · May 11, 2022