The Christmas treats which have risen in price by as much as 70% Researchers have identified which shops have increased prices the most since last Christmas The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
UK house price growth slumps as values fall in London A base rate cut by the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, which could help some mortgage holders. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Examples of where inflation eased in November – and where it accelerated Lower food costs were the main driver of the overall drop in inflation. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Here’s How Trump’s $2,000 Dividend May Impact the Stock Market President Donald Trump has touted a $2,000 "dividend" check for each American tied to tariff revenue. GOBankingRates · Dec 17, 2025
Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Inflation drop makes Bank of England early Christmas present to Reeves almost a certainty Monetary policy committee, cautious in recent months, expected to respond with cut in interest rates The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
Boost for Reeves as inflation drops to 3.2% in November Bigger than expected drop opens the way for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Stocks surge amid inflation cheer, interest rate set to fall The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month, paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Inflation drops sharply to 3.2% in November after food prices fall The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.2% in November, from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
UK inflation unexpectedly drops to 3.2% after food prices fall The rate of consumer prices index inflation fell to 3.2 per cent in November, from 3.6 per cent in October The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Reeves defends Grangemouth intervention; Warner Bros urges investors to reject $108bn Paramount bid – as it happened UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% cementing expectations of interest rate cut tomorrow; oil prices jump after Trump orders Venezuela blockade The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% amid slowdown in food price rises Drop in November annual rate adds to case for Bank of England cut to interest rates on Thursday The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
Doctors strike live: Starmer dodges question on NHS walkout ban despite hammering ‘dangerous’ strikes at PMQs Resident doctors have started a five-day walkout The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth? After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025 Rate hikes, rising inflation and difficult decisions: key takeaways from Jim Chalmers’ budget update Treasurer says his Myefo, which shows a small improvement in the budget bottom line, is ‘the most responsible’ on record
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025 The budget update shows a slight improvement in the federal deficit, but it’s mostly due to good luck The federal government’s mid-year budget update shows a modest improvement in the deficit forecast in 2025–26, but much of this comes from a larger-than-forecast tax take.
Barchart · Dec 16, 2025 Stocks Settle Mixed on Soft US Economic News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.26%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.25%, and December...
Fortune · Dec 16, 2025 As Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person The total 12-person meal costs $42.66 as Americans’ affordability concerns grow.
Reason · Dec 16, 2025 17 Ways Politicians Can Make Things Cheaper, Starting With Food, Health Care, and Appliances A real affordability agenda would unleash free markets, not constrain them.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 16, 2025 Why Holiday Grocery Prices Keep Swinging Even After Inflation Cooled News headlines proclaim that inflation is cooling, yet the receipt at the grocery checkout tells a different, more painful story. Shoppers are confused by the disconnect between the official economic data and the volatile prices they see on the shelves in late 2025. The reality is that holiday grocery prices…
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is widely expected to fall to 3.5% in November, from 3.6% in October.
Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2025 Trump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause.
GOBankingRates · Dec 16, 2025 If 2020 Prices Returned Overnight, How Much Would the Average Household Save per Month? Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that every price in the economy has snapped back to what it was in 2020. Gas. Groceries. Housing. Travel. Everything. It is a fun thought experiment, but it...
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025 Jim Chalmers won’t have good news in Myefo. Instead, he’ll be trying to sell Labor’s good intentions The unwelcome return of inflation means Anthony Albanese’s government is desperate not to be seen to be adding to the problem