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UK Inflation Hits 15-month High As Utility Bills Soar

Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply, official data showed on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Inflation rises to 3.5% after ‘perfect storm’ of price increases

Fuel and clothing fell in price – but not enough to compensate for rises in bills elsewhere

The Independent UK

Inflation soars to highest for more than a year on ‘awful April’ bill increases

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard

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Inflation jumps to 3.5% deepening cost of living crisis for millions of Londoners

Worse-than-expected rise driven by ‘awful April’ bills hike takes inflation to highest level since January 2024

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 21 May: M&S braced for £300m cyber attack hit, inflation surges

Marks Spencer has revealed that disruption from a “highly sophisticated” cyber attack last month is expected to continue through to July.

Evening Standard

UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% amid bills increase

Annual rise last month driven by higher payments for gas, electricity, water and transport in ‘awful April’

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation jumps to 3.5% in April on higher energy, water, road tax and air fare prices – as it happened

‘Awful April’ inflation surge casts doubt on summer rate cut as water bills rise most since 1988; chancellor ‘disappointed’ by cost of living pressures as she heads to G7 summit

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Here's Why Billionaires Like Jay-Z and Mark Zuckerberg Get Mortgages They Don't Need

Ultra-rich people often use debt as a tool to maintain adequate cash flow at all times with the goal to capitalize on market opportunities for long-term wealth appreciation.

International Business Times UK

Trump's tariff 'rollercoaster' raises recession risk

Donald Trump's trade war has clouded economic forecasts as Australia's central bank seeks to thread the needle to avoid the nation tipping into a recession.

AAP

We Thought Inflation Killed Saving—These 9 Clues Say It’s Coming Back

For the past few years, it felt like saving was on life support. With inflation eating into every paycheck, interest rates lagging behind rising prices,...

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Awful April bill hikes set to send inflation soaring

Most economists expect the Office for National Statistics to reveal inflation surged to 3.3% last month, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard

The RBA has just cut its cash rate but the question already on borrowers’ lips is: when can we expect another one?

As businesses review hiring plans and consumers consider spending decisions, the Reserve Bank remains cautious

The Guardian - AU

Inflation remains the top worry for retirees, with 92% fearing their assets are being eaten away

Almost all retirees report they are worried about inflation lessening the value of their assets, according to a new survey.

Fortune

30-Year Bond Yields Around the World Surge to Critical Warning Levels: The Highest Since 2007

Stubborn inflation, mounting sovereign debt, and wary investor sentiment are pushing 30‑year government bond yields sharply higher across the U.S., Japan, Germany, the U.K., Canada and the eurozone, heralding a new era of elevated borrowing costs and heightened recession risk worldwide.

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The Guardian - UK

Pace of UK interest rate cuts is too rapid, Bank of England chief economist says

Huw Pill says rate cuts could fuel inflation resurgence and urges colleagues to be cautious before making further cuts

Evening Standard

UK interest rate cuts have been ‘too rapid’, Bank’s chief economist warns

Huw Pill said the pace of interest rate reductions since August last year has been ‘too rapid’ given the balance of risks to UK inflation.

The Independent UK

Interest rates falling ‘too fast’ sparking inflation worry, Bank of England’s chief economist warns

Huw Pill said cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate have been ‘too rapid’

The Conversation

RBA cuts interest rates, ready to respond again if the economy weakens further

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy.

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AAP

Full extent of Trump's tariff slap on economy revealed

The Reserve Bank predicts trade uncertainty will cause Australia's GDP to grow 0.3 percentage points lower in 2025, shaving $8 billion off the economy.

The Independent UK

Australian central bank reduces benchmark interest rate to 3.85% in second cut this year

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest by a quarter percentage point for a second time this year to 3.85% after inflation fell within a target range

The Guardian - AU

Cash rate cut to 3.85% amid lowering inflation but RBA boss warns global economy is ‘complete rollercoaster’

Michele Bullock says she does not expect Australia to fall into recession, but the bank is wary of economic conditions deteriorating

Saving Advice

Why Cash Saving Costs Keep Skyrocketing—and What You Can Do

Putting money aside for a rainy day used to feel like a smart, low-risk move. But in recent years, something strange has happened: saving cash...

Fortune

Fed’s Bostic sees one rate cut in 2025 because it will take 6 months to assess tariffs' economic impact

The size and scope of the tariffs caught the Fed and businesses off guard, Bostic said.

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank tipped to cut cash rate amid growing confidence Australia’s inflation is being tamed

Market pricing implies 95% chance of quarter point drop to 3.85%, but there’s also speculation of surprise bumper half percentage point cut

The Independent UK

Bitcoin nears all-time high as US Senate set to debate landmark crypto bill

Price surge appears linked to renewed fears of inflation in US

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