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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Wall Street rallies after rout, as Goldman Sachs warns correction hasn’t gone far enough – as it happened

Japan’s Nikkei bounces back with a 10% surge, as Fed officials try to reassure markets that US is not in recession

The Guardian - UK

Australian borrowers spared interest rate rise but RBA governor warns cut ‘not on the agenda’ in near term

The RBA has left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for a sixth meeting in a row, but says inflation is proving persistent

The Guardian - AU

Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like

What a difference a job report makes. Earlier in the summer, people were worried that the economy was too hot. But now – in response mainly to weaker-than-expected employment data released on Aug. 2, 2024 – stocks are plunging. Some analysts even worry that a recession could be on the…

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RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady and tempered expectations of imminent cuts, warning inflation remains "too high".

AAP

Financial markets around the globe are falling. Here's what to know about how we got here

Markets on Wall Street and around the world are in a mini-panic

The Independent UK

Chicago Fed president says if jobs, inflation, or ‘financial stability’ worsen, the Fed will ‘fix it’

“It’s the market’s job to react and the Fed’s job to act.” said Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee. “And one of those moves with a lot more volatility than the other.”

Fortune

‘We were in shock, we were numb’: the police raid that changed Melbourne’s gay scene forever

Tasty nightclub was controversially raided by Victoria police 30 years ago. How are those who were there that night marking such a dark anniversary? They’re throwing a big camp party

The Guardian - AU

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Recession Is Not Inevitable, Despite Stock Market Slump

A few reasons to remain calm about the economy

Reason

Economists Fear Possible Crash Landing For US Economy

US economy faces concerns of a hard landing with rising unemployment and inflation, posing challenges for policymakers and financial stability.

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UK minimum wage to rise – here’s how it could really tackle the cost of living and inequality

After more than a decade of stop-start minimum wage policy under the Conservatives, much has been made of the incoming Labour government’s intentions to raise the national minimum wage up to the level of a “real living wage”.

The Conversation

To hike or to hold? The case for each as RBA weighs interest rate decision

Inflation has been stubborn but the Reserve Bank has much to consider for its cash rate announcement at 2.30pm on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

Concerns about the state of the United States economy will add to the case for no change at an upcoming central bank interest rate meeting, economists say.

AAP

Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump in national polls for US election

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. Election analyst Nate Silver’s national poll aggregate has Democratic nominee and current vice president Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump by 45.5–44.1%, with 5.0% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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The Independent UK

With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films

After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation

AAP

Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move

The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.

USAFacts

Why are car insurance rates increasing?

Between 2020 to 2024, motor vehicle insurance rates rose by about 54%.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t be fooled by the interest rate cut – higher rates are here to stay

Mortgage payers and business owners vainly hope cut to 5% signals return to pre-pandemic era of cheap borrowing

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US Economy Faces Hiring Slowdown Amid Controlled Inflation

US jobs report shows a slowdown in hiring but more manageable inflation, posing challenges for policymakers and the Biden-Harris administration.

The Independent UK

US added just 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits 4.3% as interest rates take economic toll

U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added a weak 114,000 jobs

Fortune

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is trying to explain away the inflation rollercoaster—but money supply is absent from his script

Greenwood and Hanke examined the link between changes in the stock of broad money and inflation in 27 countries during the 2020-24 period.

Fortune

Wall Street wanted a September cut—instead it got a 'baby step' and stocks are hurting

"I am skeptical that the key economic data over the next seven weeks are going to add to the FOMC’s confidence."

The Guardian - UK

The Gaza archaeologist: Inflation is 500% – and the tents are like an oven

Fadel al-Utol has worked in in Gaza for 30 years. He has witnessed the destruction of important archaeological sites – as well as his own home

The Guardian - US

US investors trigger major Wall Street sell-off over recession fears

Cooling job market, slowing manufacturing and tumbling stock market lead to big tech sell-offs

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England dismisses Tory claims public sector pay rises will stoke inflation

Bank’s governor says planned awards of 5-6% would have relatively small impact on headline inflation

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