Expert tips to save on your big shop as food inflation rises Finding ways to make your money go further at the supermarket is more important than ever The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Grocery price inflation surges to 4.1% Groceries now cost 4.1% more than they did a year ago, a significant jump from last month’s 3.8%, figures from analysts Kantar show. Evening Standard · May 28, 2025
Australian shares retreat as inflation comes in hot The ASX has handed back its early gains with interest, after an overnight Wall Street rally wasn't enough to outweigh losses in materials and financials stocks. AAP · May 28, 2025
Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen. AAP · May 27, 2025
Advisers: Master the Fed Funds Rate, Help Clients Master Retirement Understanding the Federal Reserve's key tool can help financial professionals guide clients through economic shifts and opportunities. Kiplinger · May 27, 2025
Food inflation rises again as steaks and fresh goods hit Prices fell faster for electricals as retailers tried to encourage spending before any potential knock-on impact from US tariffs The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
UK food inflation rises for fourth month in a row as steaks beef up prices Annual rate of food price increases hits 2.8% driven by rising cost of fresh produce but price inflation for all goods is falling The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
Food inflation rises for fourth consecutive month Food prices are now 2.8% higher than a year ago, up from April’s 2.6%, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index. The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
Ex-Boris Aide Says Starmer Must Be Fuming Over Rachel Reeves’ Inflation Bombshell Angela Rayner Could be Eyeing up Number 10 and People are Losing it The Fashion Central · May 26, 2025
What is modern monetary theory? An economist explains how it could help Canada Few words spark more anxiety in public debate than “national debt” and “government deficit.” National debt is the total amount of money the government owes, accumulated over years of running deficits. Government deficit is when the government spends more money than it collects in taxes and other revenues. The Conversation · May 26, 2025
Tariffs, NVDA Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week Markets face a shortened trading week with Memorial Day closing on Monday, but the four-day session promises significant volatility as investors grapple with escalating trade tensions following President Trump's latest tariff threats targeting technology giants and European partners. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market. Barchart · May 25, 2025
Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses? Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025
Research the whole kit and cavoodle, vet costs can bite Some popular dog breeds can end up costing much more than others, and the increasing "humanisation" of dogs has not spared them from inflation's stern commands. AAP · May 25, 2025
Price moves to help RBA plot course through uncertainty Australia's central bank will seek signs of stability as it tries to chart a course to lower interest rates through the murky waters of global uncertainty. AAP · May 25, 2025
Saving Advice · May 24, 2025 Is It Too Late to Invest in Gold—Or Is the Best Just Beginning? Every time gold prices hit a new high, the same question comes crashing through financial headlines and anxious investment forums: “Is it too late to...
Saving Advice · May 24, 2025 10 Rules to Follow If You Need Your Money To Last You Until Your 100th Birthday The thought of living to 100 may sound far-fetched to some, but it’s becoming more common thanks to medical breakthroughs, healthier lifestyles, and better healthcare...
Kiplinger · May 24, 2025 Retirement Reality Check: Four Risks You'll Want to Avoid at All Costs There's no crystal ball for retirement planning, but the closest thing could be to consider the key risks you'll face in retirement and build a plan around them.
Fortune · May 23, 2025 Investors pile into Bitcoin ETFs as Bitcoin's price hovers near all-time high BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF raked in more investments than any other ETF on Thursday.
Everybody Loves Your Money · May 23, 2025 5 Ways to Buy Used Appliances Safely and Save Money In a world where inflation keeps stretching every dollar and brand-new appliances come with eye-watering price tags, buying used might just be the smartest move a budget-conscious shopper can make.
The Conversation · May 23, 2025 As Trump’s ratings slide, polling data reveals the scale of Fox News’s influence on US politics Donald Trump’s ratings continue to slide on most issues. Recent Economist/YouGov polling across the US, completed on May 9-12, shows 51% think the country is on the wrong track, while only 45% have a favourable impression of his job as president. On inflation and prices in the shops, only 35%…
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise? Ministers previously said they could only afford a rise of 2.8 per cent in 2025-26
Fortune · May 23, 2025 Yields hit housing bubble levels. Get ready for higher rates A ballooning deficit and higher inflation could keep long-term interest rates elevated.
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025 Japan faces a ‘rice crisis’ as price nearly doubles for food staple The price of Japanese-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector.
International Business Times · May 23, 2025 Japan Core Inflation Tops Forecasts As Rice Prices Almost Double Japanese inflation spiked at a two-year high in April, data showed Friday, as rice prices almost doubled, turning focus on the central bank as it mulls more interest rate hikes amid Donald Trump's trade war.
The Conversation · May 23, 2025 How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has signalled a return to aggressive tariff policies, upending economic forecasts around the world.