The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Labor says inflation figures show need for childcare policy

Labor says its childcare policy will ease costs for almost 30,000 Hunter families after inflation figures this week showed a 4.2 per cent annual price rise in the sector.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022

Confidence in Scottish business rose 11 points in April

BUSINESS confidence in Scotland has risen 11 points in April to 28, despite increasing inflation and costs, according to a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2022

Drop in US GDP challenges Biden's pitch to voters

The latest report on gross domestic product is complicating President Joe Biden’s pitch that the U.S. economy is strong

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

How Sky-High Inflation is Affecting the Restaurant Industry

Inflation reached its 40-year high last month, raising food prices at the fastest pace in decades. The restaurant industry is handling rising food costs strategically. We think the fundamentally strong restaurant stocks Dine Brands (DIN), Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN), and Chuy’s Holdings (CHUY) could be good investments in this situation.

StockNews.com · Apr 28, 2022

Kansas moves to phase out tax on groceries after election

Kansas is moving to phase out the nation’s second-highest state sales tax on groceries, but Republican lawmakers aren’t planning to lower consumers’ bills until after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly faces reelection in November

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

As a result of COVID-19, more people are experiencing food insecurity — and community services are stepping in to help

One in six Australians are experiencing food insecurity, and community services are facing increasing demand to step in.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

At the Races: Signs of red ahead - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022

'Beer drought' warning after workers making Stella and Budweiser threaten to strike

Beer lovers are being told to expect shortages of Budweiser , Stella Artois, Becks, Boddingtons and Export Pale Ale if planned strike action on pay goes ahead this year

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Economic disruption to continue: Morrison

The prime minister says external influences on the economy will continue "for some time", as the rising cost of living came back into focus in the campaign.

AAP · Apr 28, 2022

Labor’s message that Morrison is ‘all announcement no delivery’ resonating with voters, poll shows

Research shows Labor’s messages most effective of election campaign so far, but Coalition’s economy claims also test well

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022