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High fashion: Luxury goods makers hope for boom as China re-opens

Is the luxury sector recession-proof? Sales at high-end brands plunged at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they've since rebounded sharply, even as inflation soars and economic growth slows. Now many fashion houses are hoping that China's reopening will be another boost to their business. Our Business Editor Kate…

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3 Stocks It Is Time to Buy Now

Although headline inflation has slowed, the Fed will likely keep raising interest rates to attain its 2% target. However, a potential slowdown in monetary policy tightening is opening the path for quality stocks to recover. Therefore, investors should consider buying fundamentally sound stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Novartis (NVS), and…

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3 Retirement Stocks Under $200 to Buy Now

Despite cooling inflation, the Fed’s indication of continuing its hawkish stance and recession concerns could keep the stock market volatile for a while. Against this backdrop, fundamentally sound dividend stocks trading under $200, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), and Acuity Brands (AYI) might be solid buys for investors’ retirement…

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US inflation and consumer spending cooled in December

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt urges millions of early retirees to return to work as he insists tax cuts must wait

Chancellor promises reforms to get people with long-term conditions or mental illness back into jobs

The Independent UK

Rural Americans aren't included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster

When the Federal Reserve convenes at the end of January 2023 to set interest rates, it will be guided by one key bit of data: the U.S. inflation rate. The problem is, that stat ignores a sizable chunk of the country – rural America.

The Conversation

Sky, EE, O2, Vodafone and BT price hikes: How much mobile phone, broadband, and TV prices are due to go up in spring

The changes are to align with either CPI (Consumer Price Index) or RPI (Retail Price Index) measures of inflation, which currently stands at more than 10%

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UK Treasury chief: Tax cuts must wait for inflation to fall

Britain’s Treasury chief says taming inflation is more important than cutting taxes

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt: We have to tackle inflation before slashing taxes

The Chancellor set out plans to boost UK growth in speech ahead of his Budget in March

Evening Standard

Key points from Jeremy Hunt's speech from 'mini Canary Wharfs' to inflation

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt gave a speech at Bloomberg in the City, London to outline the Tory party vision for the economy

Birmingham Post

Japan PM says can't rule out return of deflation despite price spike

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that a return to deflation in the world's third-largest economy cannot be ruled out, because domestic demand remains weak.

Reuters

Government refuses to deny reports HS2 may not run to central London

Soaring inflation reportedly means the high speed rail project may run to west London’s suburbs instead.

The Independent UK

MPC expected to hike policy rate further

Economists forecast the Bank of Thailand's terminal policy rate will be in the range of 1.75% to 2.5% for this cycle of rate hikes.

Bangkok Post

Jeremy Hunt warns economic ‘discipline’ needed to get inflation under control

Chancellor told a Cabinet away day that inflation is only predicted to fall due to ‘tough decisions’ to stabilise the economy.

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The Guardian - UK

Focus on NHS and inflation to keep poll hopes alive, Sunak tells ministers

Cabinet told about bleak outlook for governing party at next general elections at Chequers awayday

The Independent UK

Hunt calls for economic ‘discipline’ to curb cost-of-living pressures - OLD

The Chancellor told a Cabinet away day that inflation is only predicted to fall due to ‘tough decisions’ to stabilise the economy.

ABC News

Australians are struggling with increasing cost-of-living pressures. Here's how inflation is driving up the prices of common goods

As inflation rose higher than expected during 2022, the rise in the cost of living has significantly impacted Australians in many different areas of their lives. Let's unpack the figures and hear from those struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

Fortune

‘Shockingly’ resilient consumers kept Americans out of a recession last year, but now they’re just about spent

Experts weigh in on the latest GDP report. Was the fourth quarter the economy’s final hurrah?

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The Guardian - UK

Morrisons reveals sales and profits dived in 2022 despite putting up prices

Slide blamed on shoppers’ increasing pessimism amid rising living costs and political uncertainty

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How Labour fell into crisis barely two years after its historic election win

In part one of a series looking at the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, Elliot Crossan asks did she resign because Labour faces certain defeat in 2023?

Manchester Evening News

Bank of England to make interest rates announcement next week - what we know so far

The Bank's interest rates have a major influence on other rates all across the UK and could directly affect people's finances

Tribune News Service

Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest number

There’s good news on the inflation front: December 2022 marked the sixth straight month that the U.S. rate of inflation has decreased.

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3 Dividend Stocks With 5%-Plus Yields to Buy Now

Although inflation is showing signs of cooling, the chances of the economy escaping a recession are slim due to the Fed’s intention to keep raising interest rates. Amid the uncertain economic and market conditions, investing in high dividend-yielding stocks Honda Motor (HMC), Global Partners (GLP), and Karooooo (KARO) could add…

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Want to Get Richer? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

Although inflation has shown signs of easing, the Fed is unlikely to stop rate increases this year. Amid recessionary concerns, it could be wise to buy and hold fundamentally strong and dividend-paying stocks, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Comcast (CMCSA), and Verizon Communications (VZ). Keep reading….

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EXPLAINER: How will we know if the U.S. is in recession?

A second consecutive quarter of economic growth underscored Thursday that the nation isn’t in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s fastest pace of interest rate hikes in four decades

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