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Dollar Slips on a Snag in Debt Ceiling Talks and Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.36%. The dollar retreated after Friday after talks to raise the debt ceiling hit a roadblock when Republican negotiators left a meeting with White House representatives and said talks were on a “pause.” The dollar also moved lower Friday after Fed...

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3 Strong Home Improvement Stocks to Buy in May

With easing inflation and rising demand for innovative and energy-efficient solutions for home remodeling, the home improvement industry is well-positioned to grow in the long run. As a result, it might be wise to explore opportunities in fundamentally solid home improvement stocks, Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), and Steelcase Inc.…

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Why Travelzoo (TZOO) Is a BUY for May?

Despite a turbulent macroeconomic environment, Travelzoo (TZOO) reported solid numbers in the first quarter. Given the strong revival of the travel and hospitality demand, it could be wise to buy the stock now. Let's discuss.

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Central banks ‘risk losing trust if they cannot tame inflation’

Bank of International Settlements also warns US bank failures and cryptocurrencies could reduce trust

The Guardian - UK

Federal Reserve Chair Powell hints at a pause in rate hikes when central bank meets next month

Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the Federal Reserve will likely forgo an increase in its benchmark interest rate when it meets in June for the first time since it began raising its key rate 14 months ago to fight high inflation

The Independent UK

Stocks Slide After Republicans Pause Debt Ceiling Negotiations

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.36%. GOP negotiators halted debt ceiling discussions with the White...

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Americans are cutting back on saving for retirement thanks to inflation

A new report found that 12% of workers stopped saving altogether.

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Broader Market Rises on Speculation a Deal Is Near to Raise the U.S. Debt Ceiling

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.05%. U.S. stocks this morning are mixed, with the S&P...

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Cheddar or bougie brie? How inflation has hit your cheese sandwich options

Ann Widdecombe may not sympathise in any case, but rising costs have not affected all butties equally

The Guardian - UK

Texas cotton farmers leading the charge for more government insurance to cover climate, inflation challenges

The federal Farm Bill is must-pass legislation that Congress debates every five years. It includes billions of dollars in farm subsidies and pays for food assistance programs.

The Texas Tribune

Northern Ireland housing market eases lower as inflation bites but tight supply remains

Ulster University survey said prices fell 0.7% in the first quarter compared to the last three months of 2022

Birmingham Post

Jay Ambrose: The possible disaster of climate change fear

President Joe Biden wants to save us from climate change but who will save us from Joe Biden? The latest trick issuing from his consciously misnamed Inflation Reduction Act is a 681-page rule that could disastrously shut down 3,400 fossil-fuel power plants supplying 60% of our electric power. For them…

Tribune News Service

Exact date six million people will receive £150 cost-of-living payment

Ministers have pledged up to £1,350 to help people weather the inflationary crisis

The Independent UK

Food prices will soon overtake energy in driving UK inflation, report predicts

Resolution Foundation says it is not clear that politicians are prepared for another year of food price rises

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Argentina president, protesters slam IMF debt, austerity as economy creaks

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez and protesters in Buenos Aires pushed back against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday amid heightened tensions with the lender as the country faces nearly 109% inflation and dwindling dollar reserves.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs demand UK Government 'acts immediately' on food inflation

It comes after a dedicated food security unit was launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Stop raising interest rates, Jeremy Hunt’s adviser tells Bank of England

‘We can afford to take more time to get inflation back down,’ says Andy Haldane

WEKU

Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?

Italian officials convened crisis talks last week to address the price of pasta, which was up a whopping 17.5% year-over-year in March. But it's far from the only country seeing a rise in food prices.

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The Independent UK

Persistently high inflation is causing a split among Federal Reserve officials over next steps

The stubbornness of high inflation is dividing the Federal Reserve over how to manage interest rates in the coming months, leaving the outlook for the Fed’s policies cloudier than at any time since it unleashed a streak of 10 straight rate hikes in March 2022

Daily Mirror

Bank of England chiefs ambushed over rocketing inflation and interest rate hikes

The Commons Treasury Select Committee held a rare sitting outside Parliament - and went to Threadneedle Street in the heart of the City of London to tackle the Governor and his deputies

Daily Record

Average price of home insurance rises to more than £310 during first part of this year

Home insurers paid out £2.5 billion to help customers cope with unexpected events in 2022.

Evening Standard

Pocket money beats inflation, as average rises to £6.42 per week

Six-year-olds saw the biggest rise in their pocket money, receiving £3.94 per week

The Conversation

Economists award Chalmers top marks for budget, but less for fighting inflation

Asked to grade Jim Chalmers’ second budget on his own criteria of delivering “relief, repair and restraint”, most of the 57 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation give it top marks.

The New Daily

Unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent

The official labour force report reveals the jobless rate lifted to 3.7 per cent and around 4000 jobs were lost from the economy.

The Independent UK

6% annual increase in average price paid for home insurance

The average price of combined home buildings and contents insurance has increased at a below-inflation rate over the past year, the ABI said.

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