RBA interest rates: official cash rate left unchanged by Reserve Bank of Australia at 4.1% for a third month The final rates decision under outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe was widely expected The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
AMC Entertainment (AMC) and Warner Music Group (WMG): Are These Entertainment Stocks Worth Buying? The ongoing writers’ strike has plagued the entertainment industry. Moreover, changing consumer spending habits in the face of inflation and rising interest rates adds complexity to the industry. Hence, will buying AMC Entertainment (AMC) and Warner Music Group (WMG) be worth it? Keep reading. StockNews.com · Sep 4, 2023
Insider Q&A: Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic foresees interest rates staying higher for longer The Federal Reserve has reached a delicate stage in its fight against inflation The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Expect inflation blip but our plan is working, says Jeremy Hunt Chancellor blames expected rise on fuel price increases but maintains inflation will halve by end of 2023 The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Super 4s likely to be moved out of Colombo due to heavy rain Heavy rain in Colombo may force Super 4s to be rescheduled. Asian Cricket Council considering alternate venues Dambulla/Hambantota. Logistical nightmare for teams, broadcasters, fans. India-Pakistan game on Sept 10 may be 2nd successive match not played in front of full house. Exorbitant ticket prices have caused locals to turn away… The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
US clean energy drive fuels shortage of engineers in Australia Australia has to make the case it is an attractive place to live with a solid commitment to renewable energy to counter America’s Inflation Reduction Act, experts say The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2023
PM Modi interview | BJP hails PM’s vision, Opposition flags unemployment In the interview, Prime Minister Modi said his government’s decision to host G-20 events across the country is an investment in capacity-building among people, cities and institutions. The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
Jeremy Hunt admits UK may see inflation 'blip' in September THE Chancellor of the Exchequer has said there may be a “blip” in inflation in September. The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023
Jeremy Hunt: Inflation may rise next month but our plan is working Rishi Sunak set a goal to halve inflation from 10.7 per cent in January Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2023
Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says The Chancellor acknowledged household budgets are stretched but insisted the plan to halve inflation ‘is working’ Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2023
Jeremy Hunt insists plan to halve inflation is ‘working’ despite interest rate hike on horizon Labour blasts chancellor’s comments as ‘completely out of touch’ with the struggles faced by families The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023
Parents in France shop secondhand as back-to-school costs soar As a new term begins in France, school supplies are estimated to cost over 11 percent more this year because of high inflation. In one Paris suburb, RFI met parents turning to charity shops to pick up stationery, sports kits, school bags and other essentials for less. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2023
Pakistani traders strike countrywide against high inflation and utility bills Pakistani traders have staged strikes across the country against the soaring cost of living, including higher fuel and utility bills and record depreciation of the rupee against the dollar The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023
The Conversation · Sep 1, 2023 Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into the Labor Day weekend.
Barchart · Sep 1, 2023 Another "Worst Month" for Stocks this September? Here's the Biggest Risk Right Now September has historically been the worst month for U.S. stocks. Here's what investors need to watch right now - including one critical catalyst that's the most potent risk for stocks right now.
The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2023 Biden hails strength of economy as US adds 187,000 jobs in August Number of new jobs matches July’s total, reflecting resilience of labor market even with high interest rates
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2023 Pret ramps up prices as gross profits climb 83% The price of an egg mayo sandwich is up 72% since 2020, compared to CPI inflation of 20% over the same period
Fortune · Sep 1, 2023 American families may soon max out their credit cards, top analyst warns, and be hung out to dry "The clear threat is that many struggling households may soon find their credit cards are being maxed out and they can’t obtain more credit."
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023 From packed lunches to uniforms, how the back-to-school UK costs stack up Trousers are £1.90 more than 2018, and trainers £6.57 more … add an item to our visual tool to see how prices have risen in the past five years
Barchart · Sep 1, 2023 Stock Index Futures Climb Ahead of Key U.S. Payrolls Data September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.35%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.17% this morning as investors looked ahead to the crucial U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for clues on the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.
Zenger · Sep 1, 2023 S&P 500 Opens Higher As New Data Nods To Rate Hike Pause, Economists Weigh In S&P 500 leaped higher in trading action even though Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure recorded an increase of 3.3%
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed ahead of a key US jobs report Asian shares are trading mixed as investors looked toward a United States jobs report being released later in the day
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 US jobs report for August could point to a moderating pace of hiring as economy gradually slows Slowly and steadily, an overheated American job market is returning to room temperature