The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

UK consumer confidence even lower than in 2008 financial crisis

Slowdown in retail sector feared as public gripped by pessimism about the economy as well as personal finances

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022

FTI wants diesel tax cut extended

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend the diesel excise tax reduction for another three months to slow soaring energy prices and give businesses and households more time to adjust to higher manufacturing and living costs.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022

Asean must seize new opportunities

As Asean economies continue their path to safely reopening and getting back to business, they must also manage growing economic challenges and identify how best to seize new opportunities for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable recovery.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022

Inflation drives up Passover food prices for US Jews

Some U.S. Jewish families observing Passover are struggling to pay for matzo, eggs and gefilte fish as soaring inflation drives up prices during one of the most important Jewish holidays

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Global energy crisis, Russia invasion eclipse Biden climate goals

As a candidate, Joe Biden made climate change a pillar of his campaign for the White House, promising to decarbonize the U.S. economy, end drilling on public lands, and lead the world in a historic shift away from fossil fuels.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Bank of England policymaker says rates could rise again in May

Catherine Mann argues that soaring energy and food prices will persist even if consumer demand weakens

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022

Inflation And Tech Earnings Set To Rattle Many Markets Next Week

Next week, the largest market events will centre on inflation, with Australia and the European Area updating the market as to their respective rising consumer prices. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Australia Inflation Rate YoY Q1

Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022

5 Enticing Food Stocks to Sink Your Teeth Into

Food prices have been skyrocketing of late, driven by the Ukraine-Russian war, soaring inflation, supply chain disruptions, and high labor costs. And because food prices are poised to rise further given the volatile macroeconomic backdrop, we think it would be wise to now bet on popular food stocks Tyson Foods…

StockNews.com · Apr 21, 2022

Raising F1 budget cap would ‘tilt playing field’, claims Alpine team chief

The Alpine team principal has rejected calls to revise the regulations, with Haas and Alfa Romeo also understood to oppose the change

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022

Housing Beat: Mortgage Rates Break The 5% Level; Buyers Settle On Smaller Homes

The latest U.S. housing and mortgage data points to rates continuing their dizzying rise, fewer homes being sold and prospective buyers agreeing to purchase smaller properties.

Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022