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Banking Turmoil Makes for Turbulent Markets

At the end of last week's issue, I told everyone to buckle up for the boom. I wasn't expecting one of the global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) to wind up on the chopping block. And Friday is a rare market event that is known for its wild price swings. So…

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The European Central Bank seems to have got away with raising interest rates in the middle of a banking crisis – here's why

In the middle of a market panic that has felled two US banks and pushed several others to the brink, the European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by another 0.5 percentage points. The ECB’s president, Christine Lagarde, had been warning this was necessary to bring eurozone inflation back…

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Michael Hiltzik: Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices, but hold your applause

Eli Lilly & Co. played the altruism card like a champ on Mar. 1, when it announced steep price cuts on its insulin products of as much as 70%.

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Nadine Dorries hits out at major TV licence fee increase in line with inflation

A major licence fee rise is set to impact viewers across the UK amid inflation as former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries hits out.

The National (Scotland)

What is happening in financial markets and could there be a global crisis?

Banking system is reeling from a series of shocks but is in better shape than at time of 2008 crash

The Guardian - UK

The Week Ahead: The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate balancing act with its other big responsibility

The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate for monetary policy says nothing explicit about stabilizing the banking system or shoring up Americans’ confidence in their financial institutions. The central bank has two goals when setting interest rates: maximum employment and stable prices.

Miami Herald

BBC licence fee set to increase by £13, according to reports

That will mean paying £172 a year to watch BBC shows and listen to BBC radio

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OECD raises global growth forecast but recovery 'fragile'

PARIS: The OECD raised its global economic growth forecast on Friday as inflation eases and China emerges from Covid restrictions, but warned of vulnerabilities as seen in the US bank sector turmoil.

Bangkok Post

TV licence warning as major fee change to happen next year

Licence costs are set to rise to their highest in 20 years and calls have already been made to scrap the move.

Daily Record

Central banks must keep interest rates high to combat inflation, says OECD

Organisation also says UK will be only G20 economy apart from Russia to shrink this year

The Guardian - UK

Young Australians hit the hardest as bills skyrocket in 2023

Young Australians are suffering the most under the cost of living crisis, according to new data, which shows many are taking 2nd jobs.

The New Daily

Commentary: Independence of a nation’s central bank is the basis for price stability, especially in Ukraine

Over the past decade, the world’s central banks have become increasingly independent, which has a positive effect on their nations’ economies. It is well known that the less subordinate a central bank is to the government, the more moderate the rates of inflation are. Usually, a tight monetary policy is…

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: The Fed needs to keep hiking despite SVB turmoil

Last week, after hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, markets penciled in a half-point increase in interest rates following the central bank’s next policy meeting. On Friday, the run on Silicon Valley Bank and subsequent fears of a wider crisis changed many investors’ minds. Some bet that the…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Don’t let incompetent bank executives derail the Fed’s inflation battle

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren thinks she knows who to blame for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the financial fallout that followed.

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Westpac urges RBA interest rates pause as major banks hike rates

The Reserve Bank is tipped to pause its record-breaking run of interest rate hikes in April as the economy slows faster than expected.

Axios

First Republic gets new rescue as fears percolate

Inflationary pressures are boosting rates, which in turn are exposing cracks in the foundation of the global financial system.

Irish Mirror

Homeowners with tracker mortgage will pay €1,000 more a year after ECB hike

An average mortgage of €300,000 for 25 years will see their bills rise by an extra €960, €80 a month, because of the hike

France 24

ECB hikes interest rates despite banking turmoil

The European Central Bank has raised key interest rates by 0.5%, despite recent turmoil in the banking sector. John Leer, chief economist at Morning Consult, said he expects most central banks to stay the course as they fight high inflation – and that could affect more lenders. "As interest rates…

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says banks 'can’t have it both ways' after ECB rate hike

Speaking in Washington DC, Mr Varadkar ruled out reintroducing mortgage interest relief to help Irish customers who are facing higher mortgage payments in the coming weeks and months

The Independent UK

Argentines struggle to make ends meet amid 100% inflation

Jesica Fernández used to join seven family members every weekend for a large beef barbeque

The Independent UK

Varadkar urges Irish banks to raise savings rates after ECB interest rate hike

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said banks should not be increasing mortgage rates if they were not also going to increase savings rates.

ABC News

What difference will increased Centrelink payments make amid surging inflation and rising cost of living?

More than 4 million Australians will see their government welfare payments increase next week, but many are already taking drastic measures to reduce their cost of living.

Fortune

CEOs: Inflation is still the 800-pound gorilla in the room

What are CEOs thinking right now? To find out, Fortune once again ran a CEO survey, conducted in collaboration with Deloitte.

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Credit Suisse and SVB banking crises are 'not a repeat of 2008'

The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and renewed crisis at Credit Suisse are raising fears of another global financial crisis, but most experts agree that we shouldn't worry too much … yet.

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3 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2023

Stock market volatility is expected to persist due to high inflation and the Fed’s rate hikes. Amid rising recession concerns, investors should focus on their long-term strategies and buy fundamentally strong stocks Nokia (NOK), Weis Markets (WMK), and Powell Industries (POWL) which look poised to deliver steady returns. Keep reading.

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