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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

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

The Independent UK

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

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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...

Barchart

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

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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.

MarketBeat

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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

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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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The Impact of Inflation on Savings and Investments

Inflation is often described as the silent thief of wealth, gradually eroding the purchasing power of money over time. Whether you're saving for a home deposit, investing for retirement, or simply growing your wealth, understanding how inflation affects savings and investments is crucial to making smart financial decisions.

The Independent UK

From immigration figures to the tariff fallout: Trump’s Congress address fact-checked

The nearly 100 minute address highlighted many of the president’s initiatives, from an immigration crackdown to tariffs and energy policy

AAP

NZ Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr quits unexpectedly

New Zealand's top central banker, Adrian Orr, has left the post after seven years in the job and inflation back in the target band.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s tariffs unleash ‘existential fight’ for Canada

Even if blanket tariffs are revoked, more tailored levies are likely to persist, stoking inflation, analysts say.

AAP

RBA deputy denies rate cut contradicted own forecasts

The Reserve Bank board did not disagree with its own staff over its inflation forecast as some commentators have suggested, deputy governor Andrew Hauser says.

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