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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Five charts that will shape Jeremy Hunt’s budget

From cooling inflation to easing staff shortages, we look at the factors behind the chancellor’s spending choices

The Guardian - UK

Asian stocks higher after Wall St rebounds from bank jitters

Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street stabilized following declines for bank stocks and U.S. inflation edged lower

The Independent UK

Rising bank profits highlight tensions between competition watchdogs and central banks

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

The Conversation

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Bear Market Odds Skyrocket!

There were plenty of reasons to be bearish on the stock market (SPY) coming into 2023. This is especially true with inflation still too hot leading the Fed to increase their hawkish behavior. And then came along the specter of a potential banking crisis that only increases uncertainty…and that only…

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Federal Reserve faces dual test of high inflation, bank instability

The US Federal Reserve faces a tricky balancing act, as it tries to navigate high inflation and instability in the banking sector. Alexander Yokum, of CFRA Research, says the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could affect the Fed's next interest rate decision, despite a 6 percent jump…

France 24

ASX recovers as fears of rapid US rate hikes and bank crisis subside

After three days of losses, the local share market is following a rebound on Wall Street as concerns of a banking crisis eased, while the Australian Energy Regulator has revealed power prices will rise by around 20 per cent in several states.

ABC News

2 Risky Cannabis Stocks to Avoid Right Now

Following remarkable growth in recent years, the cannabis industry faced various legal and economic challenges, including overproduction amid high inflation, high taxes, and increased material costs impacting overall sales in 2022. The industry will likely remain under pressure amid concerns over rising inflation and a potential recession. Hence, it could…

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SVB collapse presents central banks with a big headache

Failure of America’s 16th biggest bank amid high inflation poses an awkward decision on interest rates for the Federal Reserve

The Guardian - UK

Universities urged to have the ‘cojones’ to stand up for themselves on free speech and sexual misconduct

Former education secretary said universities can deal with grade inflation, sexual misconduct, mental health and freedom of speech themselves

Evening Standard

Inflation is proving particularly stubborn -- but jitters over banking failures, softening economy complicate Fed rate decision

The Federal Reserve is facing a rather sticky problem. Despite its best efforts over the past year, inflation is stubbornly refusing to head south with any urgency to a target of 2%.

The Conversation

The 11 important Budget points that the Chancellor may announce on Wednesday

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his first Spring Budget on Wednesday, March 15 - amid the backdrop of the cost of living crisis, inflation rates sky-rocketing, and and mass strike action.

Edinburgh Live

Inflation is proving sticky, CPI report confirms

There's a more complicated narrative around inflation.

Axios

Inflation Isn't Going Away

Prices rose by 0.4 percent in February and core inflation was up 0.5 percent, the third consecutive month that it has increased.

Reason

Student loan borrowers are stressed about paying off their debt again

"People will probably be in for a little bit of pain" when federal student loan payments resume by the fall as inflation and layoffs persist.

Fortune

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5 Retail Stocks to Avoid as Shoppers Pull Back on Spending

As inflation continues to remain elevated and the Fed is unlikely to stop its rate hikes, the retail industry could remain under pressure due to dampened consumer spending. Therefore, investors could benefit from steering clear of fundamentally weak stocks Five Below (FIVE), GameStop (GME), Wayfair (W), Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings…

Tribune News Service

US core CPI tops estimates, pressuring Fed as it weighs hike

Underlying U.S. consumer prices rose in February by the most in five months, forcing a tough choice for Federal Reserve officials weighing still-rapid inflation against banking turmoil in their next interest-rate decision.

The Conversation

Why central banks are too powerful and have created our inflation crisis – by the banking expert who pioneered quantitative easing

Fifty years ago, a war broke out in the Middle East which resulted in a global oil embargo and a dramatic spike in energy prices.

Reason

From My Commonplace Book, No. 6

Stefan Zweig on inflation in Central Europe in the 1920s

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Daily Record

Pension savers call for Annual Allowance to rise in line with inflation at Spring Budget

The vast majority of pension savers also want to see higher combined Auto-Enrolment contributions.

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2 Smart Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Steady Gains

With the stock market expected to remain volatile due to persistent concerns about high inflation, interest rate hikes, and a recession, fundamentally strong dividend stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Altria (MO) might be ideal choices to ensure a consistent income stream. Keep reading.

The Guardian - US

US inflation slows to 6% annual rate amid looming banking crisis

The Fed’s target of bringing inflation to 2% could see dramatic change in tumultuous aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

WEKU

The Fed already had a tough inflation fight. Now, it must deal with banks collapsing

Consumer prices in February were 6% higher than a year ago, as inflation continues to ease. The data comes just days after the collapse of two regional lenders is roiling the banking system.

The National (Scotland)

Energy, pensions, back to work: What to look out for in Jeremy Hunt's first budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil his first budget while households continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation -…

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3 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

With inflation still alarmingly high, the Fed is poised to raise interest rates further. This is predicted to keep the stock market volatile. Amid this, investors should focus on their long-term strategies and buy fundamentally strong stocks Visa (V), Pfizer (PFE), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), which have solid growth potential.…

Insider UK

UK vacancies drop for eighth month in a row as economic uncertainty goes on

ONS says 'respondents continue to cite economic pressures as a factor in holding back on recruitment'

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