What does the UK’s falling inflation rate mean for you? Whether you are working or retired, a homeowner or business owner, here is all you need to know The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
UK inflation falls by more than anticipated to 15-month low of 7.9%; may limit interest rate hikes Inflation in the U.K. has fallen by more than anticipated to a 15-month low a development that may ease the pressure for the Bank of England to raise interest rates sharply over the coming months, to the potential relief of struggling households The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Inflation eases but food prices remain at 'very high levels' INFLATION has eased to its lowest level for 15 months although food prices remain “at very high levels”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
FTSE 100 Live: Shares jump and sterling lower as UK inflation falls to 7.9% Shares have rallied after the UK’s annual inflation rate fell by more than expected to its lowest level since March 2022. Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
UK’s governing Conservatives face a reckoning with voters in 3 special elections British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces a trio of unwanted verdicts from voters this week The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
UK inflation falls as prices rise less than expected ‘Unambiguously good news’: inflation drops to 7.9% – but food price hikes ease only slightly The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Bank of England’s Ramsden warns inflation ‘remains much too high’ after falling to 7.9% in June - as it happened FTSE 100 jumps and gilt yields tumble after larger-than-expected drop in UK inflation last month The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Inflation falls further than expected in June Consumer Price Index for June drops to 7.9%, providing ‘glimmer of light’ for the Bank of England Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
UK interest rates forecast to rise less sharply after inflation falls to 7.9% Annual rate back on downward path, which eases pressure on Bank of England The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
What the controversial triple lock means for state pensions With a general election looming next year, the major political parties have committed to keeping the controversial “triple lock” system on state pensions, even as payments may be set to soar. The Week · Jul 19, 2023
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 · Jul 19, 2023
Stark contrast in how cost of living crisis is affecting Scottish communities REMOTE communities in Scotland are being hit hardest by food inflation and fuel poverty while housing costs are adding most pressure in cities, an… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
ADB retains India's growth forecast at 6.4% for current fiscal ADB retains India's growth forecast at 6.4% for FY22-23 and 6.7% for FY23-24. Inflation expected to decline to pre-pandemic levels. Domestic demand and services driving growth, while industrial activity and exports remain weak. Global outlook for next year has worsened. The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
2023 Investing Lessons Learned: Mid-Year Edition 43 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister admits to some investing missteps in 2023 by not acknowledging the new bull market for the S&P 500 (SPY) at an earlier stage. Full disclosure on his mistakes as well as a much better, and simpler, way to time the stock market is shared… StockNews.com · Jul 18, 2023
Zenger · Jul 18, 2023 Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Attempt To Criticize Biden’s Policies Backfires Comparisons to FDR and LBJ draw White House response as US faces debt and inflation challenges.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 Cabinet reshuffle could happen this week, says Ben Wallace Rishi Sunak is thought to be planning to shuffle his top ministerial team as he struggles to meet his key goal of halving inflation this year
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023 BBC Cairo staff on three-day strike over unequal pay Employees are demanding salaries be increased as Egypt struggles with a dire economic crisis and high inflation.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Americans increase spending modestly in June as inflation eases and the job market remains strong Americans increased their spending modestly last month as inflation eased in many areas and the job market remains remarkably strong
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Varadkar does not think halting of Ukraine grain deal will cause inflation spike Russia on Monday ended a deal that allowed grain to be exported from the port of Odesa.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 A special case of the UK’s inflation embarrassment City Comment: In Venezuela inflation is 1200% and in Sudan it’s 340%, but I’m guessing Jeremy Hunt isn’t going to offer those as examples of how we’re really not doing so badly
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 Bank of England pays staff bonuses after its own calls for wage restraint BOE paid out £25 million in bonuses last year, according to Open Democracy
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 ‘Incredibly high’ grocery price inflation is food for thought at the Bank of England Ahead of tomorrow’s consumer price index, grocery prices are up almost 15%
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: Ocado shares surge despite loss, grocery inflation slows Ocado’s bigger half-year loss of £289 million today failed to prevent its shares outperforming at the top of the FTSE 100 index.
Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023 Editorial: Letting the air out: With inflation coming down, the next months are pivotal After months of teetering on the edge, it seems inflation is declining steadily, to the point where the specter of mega-price jumps erasing savings and putting families at risk of destitution is fading, with the Consumer Price Index falling from 4% to 3% last month.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Company insolvencies jump 27% as high interest rates hit economy; UK grocery price inflation dips – as it happened Grocery price inflation has dropped to 14.9%, still painfully high, while over 2,000 companies collapsed in June