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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the latest U.S. gross domestic product data on April 30. In the first three months of 2025, it said, GDP contracted by 0.3%. The GDP growth rate captures the pace at which the total value of goods and services grows or shrinks. Together with…

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Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

Asian shares have advanced, with many markets in the region closed for holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains

The Independent UK

Major YouGov poll has Labor easily winning a majority of seats in election

A YouGov MRP poll has Labor clearly winning a majority of seats in the federal election – 84 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says software is the 'most malleable resource' to combat 'any type of inflationary pressure'

All three of Microsoft’s businesses beat the company’s internal guidance amid an uncertain economic climate.

Fortune

Trump bets big on major corporations as Democrats pan 'whipsaw' first 100 days - Roll Call

President Trump's Wednesday speech showed just how much he is betting on executives to put their money where their profit-driven mouths are.

Roll Call

Trump slams Powell again, claiming he knows ‘much more than he does about interest rates’

“I have a Fed person who is not really doing a good job,” the president said at a rally.

Fortune

By getting tangled up on inflation and exaggerating numbers, Peter Dutton has blown the opportunity he was handed

Cost-of-living problems are real – there’s no need for the Coalition to use even bigger numbers

The Guardian - AU

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US inflation cools, consumer step up spending, as Americans brace for tariff impact

A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented

The Independent UK

You Will Work in the Factory and You Will Like It

Plus: Amazon vs. Trump, RFK Jr. gets in trouble, and more...

Reason

Why I Think You Should Buy Stocks to Cope with Inflation

What's the best way to protect your investments when inflation rises and the value of the dollar falls? Surprisingly, the answer may lie in buying stocks.

Kiplinger

Taylor Wimpey sees lower profit margins amid return of inflation

The house builder said it had seen ‘the return of a low level of build cost inflation’ in the opening months of this year.

Evening Standard

President Trump says voters signed up for his economic policies—but consumer confidence is at its lowest in five years

President Trump said Americans signed up for some economic discomfort arising from tariffs when they voted him into the Oval Office.

Fortune

After 100 days, Trump has destroyed Trumpism

The president’s approach: tackle problems that don’t exist via policies that won’t work

The Guardian - US

S&P Futures Slip With U.S. GDP and PCE Inflation Data in Focus, Microsoft and Meta Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.30% this morning as investors cautiously await a barrage of U.S. economic data, including the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the first estimate of first-quarter GDP, as well as earnings reports from “Magnificent Seven” companies Microsoft and Meta.

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Inflation is easing, boosting the case for another interest rate cut in May

Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the March quarter, according to official data, adding to the case for a cut in interest rates at the next Reserve Bank board meeting in May.

The Guardian - AU

Rate cut likely as underlying inflation falls within RBA target range

Headline inflation – which includes the impact of government cost-of-living policies such as rebates – held steady at 2.4% in the year to March

International Business Times

US Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Level Since Onset Of Pandemic

US consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to survey data published Tuesday, reflecting concerns about President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

Reason

Trump Wants Lower Interest Rates. The Market Disagrees.

Even if the Fed tried to cut rates, inflation, investor reluctance, and a $25 trillion borrowing spree could keep them elevated for years.

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AAP

Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles

Mortgage-holders are poised to bank an interest rate cut within weeks despite the latest inflation reading coming in slightly higher than expected.

International Business Times UK

Want $1 Million In Retirement? Here's How Much Americans Need To Save Each Month By State

The cost of living index varies considerably for different US states. A Hawaii resident needs to save $443.06 monthly starting at 25 to amass $1 million by 66, compared with $298.45 monthly for a West Virginia resident

Al Jazeera

Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump’s hype

Surveys show businesses and consumers are pessimistic about economic outlook as Trump completes 100 days in office.

MarketBeat

Don’t Be Fooled by the Bounce: The Market Storm Isn’t Over Yet

Recent upticks in the market may disguise the ongoing risks that remain for investors; these factors point to the importance of a defensive strategy.

Fortune

People feel so bad about the economy because of tariffs and inflation that consumer confidence sank to a 13-year low

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have largely impacted how consumers feel about the economy.

The Conversation

US-China trade war could hurt Nigerian entrepreneurs: why, and how they should prepare

As China and the United States lock horns in a trade war, slamming tariffs on each other, entrepreneurs in Nigeria are vulnerable to the fallout. In 2024, 27.8% of imports into Nigeria came from China. In the same year, US exports to Nigeria reached US$4.2 billion. Economist and entrepreneurship researcher…

Fortune

A record number of Americans aren't paying off their credit card

Consumer sentiment has fallen more over the last three months than during the 2008 financial crisis.

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