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Rishi Sunak’s five pledges hanging in the balance after several setbacks

Shortly after moving into No 10, the Prime Minister invited the British public to judge him on five key promises.

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of Key U.S. PPI Data

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.04% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session slightly higher as market participants digested milder-than-feared U.S. consumer inflation report while also bracing for crucial U.S. PPI data.

Barchart

Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households

“If it isn’t hurting it isn’t working.” That was the message from then-chancellor John Major in 1989 during a previous period when interest rate rises were used to tackle high inflation, said Larry Elliott in The Guardian.

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Stock market today: Asian stocks decline after US inflation edges higher

Asian stock markets are lower after U.S. inflation edged higher, fueling unease about the outlook for the biggest global economy

The Independent UK

August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall

The Independent UK

Here's where inflation stands today — and why it's raising hope about the economy

Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, higher than the 3% gain seen in June — but it was largely due to math. Overall, inflation continues to ease, raising optimism about the economy.

WEKU

Stock Market Today: Stocks Notch Hard-Fought Win After July CPI Report

The major market indexes closed up after Thursday's inflation data, but finished well off their session highs.

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Risky recourse: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee and policy rate

How quickly policymakers intercede in the months aheasd will determine their inflation-fighting mettle

The Hindu

Biden teases ‘very quiet’ Lauren Boebert for boasting to voters about Democratic measures she voted against

All Republicans in Congress, including the outspoken Colorado lawmaker, voted against the Inflation Reduction Act but some have been seeking to take credit for elements of it

The Independent UK

‘Don’t be fooled’ by the uptick in inflation, economist says. Prices are falling, and the Fed now has the ammo to pause its rate hikes

“Inflation is slowing, and doing so across a broader range of goods and services,” said Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter’s chief economist.

Fortune

Stocks Give Up Morning Gains After a Benign U.S. CPI Report Released

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.16%. Today’s benign U.S. July CPI report bolstered the outlook...

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The great car insurance con: Premiums soar to record high as prices hiked 50% in a year

Exclusive: The average premium rose by 48 per cent in the 12 months to June 2023

The Independent UK

July CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

Inflation continues to ease, leaving the Fed on track to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, experts say.

Kiplinger

OPINION - How much will London rail fares rise by?: The Leader podcast

Commuters face hefty rail fare increases next year which could add hundreds of pounds to season tickets even though inflation is falling.

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From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July

The moderating pace of inflation, combined with a resilient job market, has raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may be able to tame inflation without causing a painful recession.

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Which of These 3 Retail REITs Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

With the reliability of rental income, the ability to diversify against market volatility, and the potential for real estate appreciation to hedge against inflation, REITs emerge as resilient investment options. With that in mind, let us analyze which of the leading retail REITs, Saul Centers (BFS), Alexander’s (ALX), and Reality…

The Conversation

Zimbabwe heads to the polls amid high inflation, a slumping currency and a cost of living crisis

Zimbabwe is facing a host of pressing challenges that voters dearly want the next president to address. Persistently high inflation, elevated interest rates, and a slumping and volatile Zimbabwe dollar have combined to fuel a cost of living crisis for households and battered business activity.

Evening Standard

US battle with price rises isn’t over yet as inflation creeps back up

The figure was higher than last month’s 3.0%, but still well below the peak of 9.1% reached in June 2022

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Inflation got a little higher in July as prices for rent and gas spiked

Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, up slightly from the 3% annual rise see in June — but still within analyst expectations

Evening Standard

OPINION - Rishi Sunak would be wise to help hard-pressed train passengers

Rail commuters will be looking nervously at the announcement of July’s inflation figure next Wednesday. That’s because they know that the annual rail fares increase to be imposed in January is usually linked to that month’s RPI.

Evening Standard

Rail commuters face ‘new kick in teeth’ with hefty season ticket rise

Commuters feel the squeeze as they face hefty rail fare increases – even as inflation falls

Barchart

Stocks Climb Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.55%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.62% this morning as market participants geared up for the hotly anticipated U.S. consumer inflation report for cues on the Federal Reserve’s future actions.

Kiplinger

Pros and Cons of Adding Alternative Investments to Diversify Your IRA

The potential for higher returns from alternative investments such as real estate and private equity comes with some risks. Are they right for you?

The Independent UK

Halifax and First Direct join other lenders in announcing mortgage rate cuts

HSBC UK, Nationwide Building Society and TSB are also among the lenders which have announced mortgage rate cuts this week.

The Independent UK

Egypt's inflation reaches record high of 38.2% in July, government data shows

Egypt’s national statistics bureau says inflation has reached a record high in July

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