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Leading economists call out coalition's inflation claim

As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.

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Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import one million sheep ahead of Islam's Eid Al-Adha

Algeria is planning to import one million sheep ahead of Eid al-Adha to curb rising prices and shortages amid drought and inflation

The Independent UK

Dollar Recovers on Safe-Haven Demand as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday recovered from early losses and finished up by +0.18%. Short-covering emerged in the dollar Monday after the sharp selloff in stocks sparked liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar on Monday initially moved lower on concern about the negative impact of US tariffs...

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Russia’s economy is stagnating – but that won’t force it to end the war

In recent months, many western media commentators have suggested the Russian economy is in such serious trouble that President Vladimir Putin will soon have little choice but to end the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Play Both Sides: 3 Bond ETFs to Balance Offense and Defense

The current volatility in stocks sets up a buying opportunity in bonds; here are three bond ETFs that capitalize on the potential for higher bond prices

MarketBeat

Inflation sticker shock is making Gen Z ditch doom spending and revenge travel once and for all

Americans are cutting back on spending due to inflation, but experts say it could boost their money management.

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Sharply Lower as U.S. Recession Talk Lingers, Inflation Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.90%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -1.04% this morning, while Treasury yields also fell, as concerns about the health of the U.S. economy weighed on sentiment.

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Inflation, Jobs Data and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Last week brought market volatility with tariff news causing whipsaw and before Fed Chief Jerome Powell calmed the markets somewhat on Friday. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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Housebuilder Persimmon to post higher profit amid slow recovery in demand

The FTSE 100 company will post its financial results for last year on March 11.

The Independent UK

MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/03 - 03/07

Stocks had another down week despite a mostly benign jobs report; and with the latest reads on inflation coming next week the uncertainty may continue

MarketBeat

Stocks Bounce Back as Fed Chair Powell Says the Economy is Fine

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.74%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.51%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slips on a Dovish US Feb Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.20% and posted a 4-month low. The dollar has fallen every day this week and remains under pressure due to the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Losses in the dollar accelerated Friday on the dovish US Feb payroll...

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US economy facing potential slowdown amid ‘heightened uncertainty’, says Fed chair

Federal Reserve head Jerome Powell said it was in no rush to cut interest rate as government overhauls key policies

The Guardian - US

These Republican senators have broken away from Trump on tariffs

‘If this starts causing inflation, we're gonna have to recalibrate,’ Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says

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Evening Standard

Housebuilder Persimmon to post higher profit amid slow recovery in demand

Builders have pointed to an improving market in 2024, helped by falling interest rates in the second half of the year.

Kiplinger

How to Help Shield Your Retirement From Inflation

Picking the right investments at the right time can help ensure inflation won't flatten your retirement savings. Here are some tips.

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Economic Concerns from US Trade Policy Hammers Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.79%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.50%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and a Slide in Chip Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.73%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Independent UK

Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home

Mortgage rates have been mostly declining in recent weeks, helping encourage prospective home shoppers just as the spring homebuying season gets going

The Guardian - UK

ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy

Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to US

MarketBeat

2 Must-Have Stocks as Consumers Prioritize Needs Over Wants

Consumers are having to tamp down on spending again as inflation and economic uncertainty cause them to divert spending from wanted to needed items.

The Independent UK

Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate as inflation slows

Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by a further 2.5 percentage points days after official figures indicated a slowdown in inflation that has eroded households’ purchasing power

Fortune

The stagflation nightmare of the 1970’s could rear its ugly head again to take a toll on Americans’ wallets and livelihoods

The combination of slow growth and high inflation is now a possibility, say experts.

Evening Standard

Construction activity tumbles to lowest level since pandemic

The fall was driven by steep declines in housing and civil engineering, while cost inflation also hit its highest point in nearly two years.

Evening Standard

Business group slashes UK growth forecasts for the “long and challenging" year ahead

BCC economists expect inflation and interest rates to stay higher than previously forecast

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