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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

The Independent UK

UK broadband and mobile users brace for above-inflation mid-contract hikes

BT, EE, Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and TalkTalk to increase bills for more than 22 million customers from April and May

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Weakens Further As Rate Cut Bets Build, But Equities Mixed

The dollar extended losses Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after officials sounded optimistic notes on the battle against inflation.

International Business Times

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Australian shares warm up as inflation loses more heat

The local share market finished 0.3 per higher after October's inflation readout came in cooler than expected.

AAP

Australia’s inflation rate eased to 4.9% in October, reducing likelihood of another rate rise

Consumer price index rose last month at an annual rate of 4.9%, which is lower than economists had forecast

The Guardian - AU

Hawkish RBNZ warns Kiwis off cash rate cuts until 2025

New Zealand's central bank has held rates - in line with market expectation - at 5.5 per cent for the fourth consecutive meeting.

AAP

Jeremy Hunt’s debt reduction plan ‘a very big fiscal risk’, says OBR

Treasury’s independent forecaster says uncertain spending plans and higher than expected inflation could scupper cuts

The Guardian - UK

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Easing inflation takes heat off interest rate rises

Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.

AAP

Bank of England interest rate-setter: 'Nobody could have forseen' double-digit inflation spike in 2021

“Crucially, nobody could have reasonably foreseen this historically unprecedented pattern of shocks,” Jonathan Haskel said

Evening Standard

US Fed Officials Encouraged By 'Progress' On Inflation

The US Federal Reserve is making good progress in its fight against inflation, senior bank officials said Tuesday, while voicing differing opinions on the chances of another interest rate hike.

International Business Times

Fed's Waller: Interest rates are likely high enough to bring inflation back to 2% target

A key Federal Reserve official said he is “increasingly confident” that the Fed’s interest rate policies will succeed in bringing inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target level

The Independent UK

Holiday prices are cheaper this year – but are US shoppers feeling the cheer?

Prices are starting to level out, with some toys, electronics and apparel cheaper than last year. Why are retailers expecting a muted shopping season?

The Guardian - US

The rule of ‘72’ and how the Bank of England's inflation target destroys your savings

City Voices: How inflation destroys your spending power

Evening Standard

See how much rent has increased in your area as landlords hike prices in Scotland

LANDLORDS have hiked the price of private rental properties above inflation in the past year, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

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Fortune

‘Dr Doom’ Nouriel Roubini warns the market is in for a ‘megathreatened age’ and investors will lose trillions: ‘This bloodbath is likely to continue’

"Our first priority will be to survive the next few decades of instability and chaos."

The Independent UK

Brexit red tape risks extending inflation crisis, retailers warn

‘Hidden costs’ of complying with new rules threaten falling prices in 2024, say business chiefs

Fortune

13 inflation-proof stocks to buy for 2024

These companies are poised to ride the AI boom and protect investors from the impact of higher interest rates.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Mixed as Momentum Stalls, U.S. Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.03% this morning as investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and speeches from Fed officials.

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Barchart

Stock Index Futures Drop as Momentum Stalls, U.S. Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.20% this morning as investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and speeches from Fed officials.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed ahead of US consumer confidence and price data

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy

The Independent UK

November dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation very gradually easing but many households still struggling

The Independent UK

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

The Guardian - UK

Sunak risks fuelling inflation with high taxes and Brexit red tape, retailers warn

Shop price inflation eased to 4.3% in November but ministers’ plans could lead to higher prices, BRC says

International Business Times

Markets Mixed As Traders Await US Data, Fed Speakers

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a tepid performance on Wall Street, with profit-taking tempering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year and traders awaiting key US inflation data due later this week.

International Business Times UK

Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy

The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.

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