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Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling

Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Stocks Surge As Inflation Eases, Fed Rate Cut Expected

Stocks soar to record highs in 2024 as easing inflation boosts investor optimism for a potential rate cut, driving market gains.

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Interest rate cut likely to be delayed by Bank of England, says former Chancellor Lord Hammond

The Tory peer believes the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will be concerned about pay rises well above its two per cent inflation target

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The five areas of life where Australians might notice inflation rise the most

The June CPI figures hit a financial market sweet spot but households are likely in a less celebratory mood

The Guardian - AU

Stock market today: Asian stocks are higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Asian stocks are higher following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate

The Independent UK

What’s inflation – and how exactly do we measure it?

If the price of a cup of coffee goes up, coffee drinkers are worse off if their income doesn’t increase by at least the same amount – they have less money to spend on other things.

The Conversation

Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a rate rise

After falling for five consecutive quarters to less than half of its 7.8% peak, inflation climbed slightly in the June quarter, from 3.6% to 3.8% for the year to June.

The Conversation

Middle-class rage, TRPs: Why legacy media is sliding off the govt’s ‘godi’

India’s middle class is a bit like me. When unhappy we both simmer for a while, get more and more resentful and then explode suddenly. Once our rage is out in the open, we start looking for random reasons to fuel our fury.This is precisely what we are seeing with…

Newslaundry

As consumers cut spending, governments keep pumping inflation

Inflation continues to resist efforts to bring it down — partly because of government policy. Meanwhile, consumers are spending much less.

Crikey

First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets

With the end of their two-year fight against inflation in sight, Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday are likely to set the stage for the first cut to their key interest rate in four years

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US Fed Expected To Pause Again And Hint At September Rate Cut

The US Federal Reserve is highly unlikely to waver from its position of holding interest rates at a two-decade high on Wednesday, but could drop hints about a September start to rate cuts.

AAP

ASX hits record high, dollar sinks as inflation cools

The ASX200 rose 1.8 per cent in its best single-day performance since late 2022, while the Aussie fell under 65 US cents for the first time in three months.

The Guardian - AU

Inflation rises to 3.8% amid hopes the RBA will hold off hiking interest rates again

Australia’s consumer price index rose in the June quarter in line with economists’ forecasts

The Street

Goldman Sachs' CEO revamps interest rate outlook before Fed decision

Markets are rife with speculation as to what the Federal Reserve will do next.

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Regional Express folds

Regional areas are fearful of losing jobs and tourism after Rex went into voluntary administration yesterday, and the latest inflation data is set to be released.

The Street

An in-depth look at the life and career of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

As Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell steered the economy through the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent inflationary pressures.

Investors Business Daily

Fed Meeting: The Powell Pivot Is Here As ADP Job Gains Slow; S&P 500 Rallies

Today's Federal Reserve policy statement will likely set the stage for a rate-cut pivot, but the pace of easing may be more gradual than markets expect.

The Street

Fed to signal timing of first interest rate cut as inflation slows

The Fed won't cut rates on Wednesday, but it's next move is getting closer.

AAP

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s inflation rise could light the fuse on an early election

The government’s popularity may pivot on Wednesday’s CPI figures and a pre-Christmas poll would be a prospect if it viewed the RBA’s job was done

Evening Standard

Bank of England looks likely to hold interest rates despite inflation drop

City Comment: There is not yet enough evidence that inflation is fully back in its box

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