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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

The Independent UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold with committee split 8-1; ECB also keeps rates steady – as it happened

Bank warns UK may need to brace for rate hikes later this year as ‘higher inflation is unavoidable’; oil prices retreat after topping $126 a barrel on Reuters report that the US is pressing ahead with plans for an international coalition to open the strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Why Automated Financial Controls Are the Best Defence Against the Next Inflation Surge

Inflation has not gone away. It has changed shape. The headline figures have dropped from their 2022 peaks, but the underlying cost pressures that squeeze business margins are still very much present

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The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold as it weighs the impact of Iran war

The Bank of England is expected to announce it's keeping interest rates on hold as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes in peacetime

The Independent UK

Mother’s Day is going to cost you more this year. Here are the areas with the biggest price hikes

Consumers are expected to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day this year

The Independent UK

Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.58%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The 2.8% COLA Reality: Why the Average $56 Raise Still Lags Behind Inflation

It’s no secret that the Social Security adjustment for this year has left many seniors wanting more. The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment...

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Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a...

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Jerome Powell defies Trump one last time, holding rates steady: ‘The facts have moved decisively in the hawkish direction,’ top economist says

Four dissents signal that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a committee far more hawkish than the White House wants.

Fortune

Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump

Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’

The Guardian - US

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.

AAP

West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilience

Asia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. India, a major energy importer, is particularly affected. Governments are implementing measures to ease the burden. Central banks must remain vigilant. Structural reforms are crucial for long-term resilience and…

The Economic Times

Energy prices push up inflation in Germany and Spain ahead of ECB decision

Inflation rose in both Germany and Spain in April, driven mainly by higher energy costs linked to global geopolitical tensions, keeping eurozone price growth above the European Central Bank’s 2% target.

Euronews

Is Wall Street Headed for a Bond Crisis? What Jamie Dimon, Intermarket Analysis, and 'Murphy’s Law' Are Saying Now.

Our senior market strategist explains how to read markets from the top down with intermarket analysis, and what the key takeaways are ahead of today's Fed meeting.

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5 Meat Products Shoppers Say Aren’t Worth the Price Anymore

The meat department is historically the most expensive zone in any neighborhood supermarket. Rising agricultural costs and inflation continue to push the price of animal proteins to record highs. Consumers are forced to scrutinize their purchasing habits to keep their weekly budgets intact. Shoppers are actively abandoning specific items because…

The Guardian - AU

Another RBA rate rise won’t fix inflation – it will just smash households already hit by soaring fuel costs

The latest ABS consumer price index figures show just how pointless hiking interest rates would be at dealing with inflation. But raising rates is baked into the Reserve Bank’s DNA

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Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic News Ahead of FOMC

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. Today's better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders is supporting gains in the dollar. Also, today's +4% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and...

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Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Evening Standard

Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

But experts have said a hike could remain on the horizon if the conflict continues to put pressure on UK inflation.

Euronews

Staycations on the rise for French travellers this summer amid geopolitical crisis and inflation

Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop survey for Alliance France Tourisme.

The Guardian - UK

Panini football sticker collectors face £1,000 outlay for 48-team World Cup

Inflation will be hurting those fans for whom no World Cup would be complete without a Panini album, as the cost of a complete set hits at least £1,000

GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT How Much Emergency Savings Is Enough in 2026 — Here’s What It Said

Is three to six months' worth of savings enough? Here’s what ChatGPT says your emergency fund should look like in 2026 amid inflation and the jobs market.

International Business Times UK

Iran War Shock Leaves UK Policymakers Trapped Between Inflation and Recession Risks

The UK economy is threatened by a £35bn loss due to rising energy prices from the Iran conflict, risking recession and high inflation, warns NIESR.

The Economic Times

Gulf urea output drops with lack of fertilizer ships to load

The situation threatens to worsen food inflation. Efforts are underway to find safe shipping routes for essential goods.

Euronews

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

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