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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Pain at petrol pump drives surprise jump in inflation

Petrol prices have driven a surprise jump in inflation, as RBA governor Philip Lowe flagged more pain to come for millions of Australians.

The New Daily

Australia’s inflation rate rose to 6.8% in April driven by energy prices but price pressures eased

Underlying inflation dropped to 6.5% in April from 6.9% in March, reducing the chances of another Reserve Bank rate rise in June

The Guardian - AU

Philip Lowe ‘appalled’ by PwC scandal but says firm will continue to audit Reserve Bank

At an estimates hearing on Wednesday, RBA governor also repeats the bank’s commitment to raising interest rates to reduce inflation

The Guardian - AU

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4 June Dates to Settle Bull/Bear Debate

The bull/bear debate may finally get resolved in June by focusing on 4 key events on the economic calendar in June. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on what happens next and why the S&P 500 (SPY retreating to October lows, or lower, is the most likely outcome. Get full details…

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Queensland LNP criticised for ‘failure of leadership’ on voice – as it happened

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Nationals leader defends use of consultants, police search for gunmen after Florida shooting, and hundreds flock to see dead nun — as it happened

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Why Australian households are divided when it comes to financial pressure, and economists are divided on the outlook

Economists are divided on how well households will weather the storm of rent rises, soaring home loan rates and rising prices, just as Australians are divided in how much financial pressure they're under.

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Bank rate raised by 1 PC to curb inflation

Fifty years ago, the Reserve Bank of India announced an unprecedented increase in the bank rate from six to seven per cent in a massive effort to curb inflation

The Hindu

Gold and The New World Order

For thousands of years, gold has been a safe haven in times of turbulence, and that is no less true today. Some investors are well aware of this and are piling into gold as a new world order - mistrust in banks, high and stubborn inflation, and a growing global…

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Why it’s not quite back to the 70s with talk of food price controls

Statutory caps were brought in under Heath, this time the government wants a voluntary store scheme to meet Sunak’s pledge to halve inflation

The Guardian - UK

4 Value Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

With inflation continuing to remain discomforting for policymakers, it could be wise to load up on value stocks Continental Aktiengesellschaft (CTTAY), Commvault Systems (CVLT), Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI), and CPI Aerostructures (CVU) to boost the long-term prospects of your portfolio. Read on….

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3 Stocks to Buy With Great Sentiment

Fed ‘pause’ on interest rate hikes is doubtful after recent solid economic data. The increasing rate-hike speculation and other macroeconomic headwinds are expected to keep the stock market highly volatile in the near term. Hence, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound stocks ABB (ABBNY), AmerisourceBergen (ABC), and…

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Ashfield council to borrow £200,000 more to fund new facilities at King’s Mill Reservoir

The exempt papers say many of the authority’s Towns Fund and Future High Streets Fund projects are suffering due to inflation and construction costs

Nottingham Post

3 Home Improvement Stocks to Keep Watching

The home improvement sector is poised for growth with easing inflation and a growing desire for creative and energy-efficient home renovation solutions. Thus, it would be wise to check out Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), Steelcase Inc. (SCS), and Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT) to capitalize on the industry tailwinds. Read more….

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The Week

Food price caps: a return to 1970s living in UK?

Plans to introduce “1970s-style” price caps on food staples has been widely derided by supermarket and industry bosses, who warn it could lead to shortages, push up inflation and cut competition.

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3 Value Stocks With Great Returns

April’s robust labor market and persistently high inflation could strengthen the likelihood of interest rates remaining elevated for an extended period. So, fundamentally strong value stocks CIRCOR International (CIR), Consolidated Water (CWCO), and Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX), which have generated solid returns, could be one’s top picks now. Keep reading.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Troubled Rishi Sunak is starting to look more desperate than masterly

This week’s return from the bank holiday splurge marks the beginning of the “serious season” at Westminster — the chance for Rishi Sunak to show that his revival plans are on course before MPs head off to recess and convince gloomy voters that his economic medicine will cure ills more…

Fortune

A top economist nicknamed the 'Money Doctor' gives the Fed a failing grade when it comes to taming inflation and saving the economy

A new Fortune report delves into Steve Hanke's analysis of the Fed’s actions leading up to this point.

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Evening Standard

London to be hit by £1.4 billion mortgage timebomb

Interest rate hikes will mean homeowners face bigger bills as cheap fixed deals expire

Fortune

The Money Doctor who has slayed inflation for 50 years says the Fed has overcorrected so badly they’re hastening the long-feared recession

The Fed's monetary squeeze "is aimed at a problem that’s over, and the effect from here will be to hammer consumer demand and economic growth," predicts Steve Hanke of Johns Hopkins.

The Independent UK

Huge price increase means ‘dummy’ coffee jars are appearing in supermarkets

Cost of instant coffee has risen by some 13 per cent over past year

Daily Mirror

Food price rises may have FINALLY peaked in glimmer of hope for shoppers

The price of groceries went up by 15.4% in the year to May, down from 15.7% in April, according to the latest British Retail Consortium and NielsenIQ inflation tracker

The Guardian - UK

Nvidia becomes world’s first chipmaker worth more than $1tn – as it happened

The AI boom is driving demand for chips from manufacturers like Nvidia, which has seen its share price soar

Manchester Evening News

Eyewatering rise in food prices might be starting to slow down

Food inflation fell to 15.4% in the year to May, according to a survey

Wales Online

Seven important changes to money, benefits and shopping rules coming in June

You need to know if you have a mortgage, shop at Tesco, or bank at Nationwide while there is a key date for everyone who pays energy bills

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