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Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut

Australia’s headline inflation rate dropped to a three-year low of 2.4% in the December quarter, according to the Consumer Price Index, adding to pressure for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank as soon as next month.

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Aussie shares rally as hopes grow for February rate cut

The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to approach its all-time high after cooling inflation increased the chances of an earlier interest rate cut.

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Australia’s underlying inflation rate falls to 3.2% to bolster case for RBA rate cut next month

Consumer price index dropped to 2.4% in December quarter, according to ABS figures released on Wednesday

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Paul Stanley On What History Teaches Us About Inflation And Market Resilience Even With Rising Tariffs

While inflation has normalized in recent months, large fiscal impulses and the looming specter of trade tariffs could potentially reassert inflationary pressures.

International Business Times

BoM forecasts weekend heatwaves – as it happened

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Energy Prices Play Significant Role In Inflation

Learn about the impact of energy prices and government spending on inflation rates, with insights from the White House press secretary's briefing.

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The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday

Wall Street is banking on two interest rate cuts in 2025.

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What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence

The independence of central banks from the democratic process has been a bedrock of economic policy for decades. The Bank of Canada is no exception, maintaining distance from elected officials to ensure monetary policy is free from political pressures.

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Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

AAP

Inflation figures to ‘make or break’ the case for an Australian pre-election February rate cut

Release of December quarterly CPI may be the most politically consequential set of numbers in recent times

The Guardian - AU

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing

Although the US$557 billion Americans gave to charity in 2023 marked a 2.1% decline in inflation-adjusted terms, U.S. donations have increased significantly over the past two decades. Giving has grown by about 42% since 2003, according to the annual Giving USA report – which our team at the Indiana University…

The Conversation

Trump's Tariff Threats Against Canada And Mexico

President Trump's potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico raise economic concerns and fears of retaliation, impacting key industries.

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The "no-spend" trend is gaining steam

Americans are looking to tame their spending in response to overconsumption and persistent inflation

Salon

Is Weis Markets a Defensive Stock to Buy Amid Market Volatility?

The U.S. economic growth is projected to slow in 2025, stemming from inflation concerns, coupled with uncertainties around changing policies, resulting in overall market volatility. Amid this, investing in defensive stocks like Weis Markets (WMK) is a popular strategy. So, is this stock a buy now? Read more to find…

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Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

International Business Times

Trump Is Demanding Interest Rate Cuts. Will The Fed Listen As It Meets This Week?

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week and will make an announcement about any new rate cut on Wednesday afternoon.

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Federal Reserve Likely To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting amidst economic indicators and diverging views on interest rates.

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Trump's Focus Shifts Away From Tackling Rising Prices

Former President Trump's efforts to address inflation and energy costs face challenges and potential consequences.

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ECB To Cut Rates Again, With A Nervous Eye On Trump

Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week, confident their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track despite the threat from US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.

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Despite Trump's demand that the Fed cut rates, Wall Street increasingly sees the exact opposite happening

"We don’t believe the Fed will cut rates in 2025 — we don’t even believe the Fed is done."

International Business Times

US Fed Prepares To Pause In First Rate Decision Since Trump's Inauguration

The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday, as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny from President Donald Trump.

AAP

Crucial inflation readout to determine RBA rate call

Mortgage relief could be just around the corner if predictions of a faster-than-expected fall in price growth are borne out in ABS data released on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers hit by above-inflation rises in cost of summer trips – analysis

Consumer group Which? said this is because of a range of factors, including high demand and rising energy costs for hotels.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip as Inflation Worries Rise

Concerns over price pressures are growing ahead of next week's Fed meeting.

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Trumponomics: Grocery bills will soar

Trump thinks he won by talking about the economy — and now he gets to wreck it and enrich his billionaire pals

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