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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

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

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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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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Kiplinger

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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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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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The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound after Trump pullback on some tariffs cheers investors

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking a rebound on Wall Street after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs

International Business Times

Debate Over Rates Pause Mounts As ECB Set To Cut Again

Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European Central Bank could on Thursday signal that a pause in interest rate cuts is in sight, analysts said.

The Conversation

Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why

Nigeria recently rebased its consumer price index (CPI) from 2009 to 2024, leading to a significant drop in the reported inflation rate from 34.80% to 24.48%.

Al Jazeera

Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress

In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico’s extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.

Evening Standard

Chancellor plans sweeping welfare cuts amid tariffs warning, higher inflation and increasing borrowing costs

A minister has defended the proposals saying there is a ‘moral case’ for cutting Britain’s welfare bill

The National (Scotland)

Price of butter, cheese, eggs, and bread to skyrocket in UK

Supermarket shoppers have been warned over food prices rising at the third fastest monthly rate in a year.

Kiplinger

Is a Long-Term CD the Best Option for Saving?

CDs offer good rates and guaranteed returns. However, are they the best option for longer range savings goals?

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