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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank increases official cash rate to 3.6% in record 10th consecutive rise

Interest rates at highest level since mid-2012 as central bank continues to try to drive down inflation

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank hikes interest rates at 10th straight meeting

The Reserve Bank has raised its interest rates target another 0.25 percentage points in March and has signalled even further hikes.

The New Daily

Asia's very complicated pause in interest rates

Interest-rate pauses aren't exactly in trouble, but things are beginning to look awkward for officials eyeing a decent break. World growth isn't falling off a cliff and inflation has failed to ease up quite as expected in some big economies. The more fortitude the expansion shows, the greater the risk…

Bangkok Post

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Decarbonisation in a downturn

Companies today face geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruption, inflation and the threat of recession. Despite this perfect storm, their commitment to decarbonisation hasn't fundamentally wavered. The number of companies embracing science-based targets is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

Bangkok Post

Another rate hike expected to fight stubborn inflation

The Reserve Bank is tipped to hike interest rates for the 10th time in succession and inflict further pain on already-stretched Australian households. The

The New Daily

Underlying Australia's inflation problem is a historic shift of income from workers to corporate profits

The three years since the onset of the pandemic have witnessed a dramatic redistribution of national income, away from labour compensation and towards business profits.

The Conversation

2 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

With inflation remaining high and the job market remaining tight, the central bank is expected to keep raising interest rates this year. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong small-cap stocks Masonite International (DOOR) and Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO), given their solid growth prospects. Read…

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'Inflation is a monster that we need to knock on the head': The chief of the European Central Bank says it must do more to bring down prices

“We will do whatever is needed to return inflation to 2%,” ECB President Christine Lagarde told the Spanish newspaper El Correo in a Sunday interview, referencing the central bank’s inflation target.

Fortune

Boomers and the latest U.S. inflation boost

Bank of America data shows faster spending growth this year among households more likely to receive social security payments.

Axios

Australia returns trade surplus of $11.6 billion

Australia has reported another trade surplus ahead of the RBA's March cash rate decision, which is broadly expected to result in another hike.

AAP

Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing

The Independent UK

3 Top-Tier Stocks to Buy with $200

The Fed has affirmed its commitment to keep interest rates elevated. With an end to interest rate hikes not in sight, the major market indexes are expected to face further volatility in the upcoming months. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong stocks, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Centene…

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3 Cannabis Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague in March 2023

The cannabis industry faced several challenges last year, including overproduction amid high inflation weighing on overall demand. With growing concerns over rising inflation and a looming recession, the industry is expected to remain under immense pressure this year. So, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak cannabis stocks Tilray…

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Interest rate rises: is there a less painful way to curb inflation?

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy has been criticised as unfair and ‘too blunt’. But what are the alternatives?

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French economy minister strikes anti-inflation deal with supermarkets

On Monday, the Finance and Economy Minister, Bruno Le Maire, launched a three-month anti-inflation drive, in cooperation with most major French supermarket chains. Under the plan, which will cost the companies "several hundred million euros", a selection of products will be made available at the lowest price possible.

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2 Growth Stocks That Could Help Double Your Money

Dashed Investor optimism by the decreasing likelihood of a Fed pivot has created significant market volatility. However, amid anticipations of easing inflation, the possibility of the market bouncing back still stands. Against this backdrop, growth stocks Box, Inc. (BOX) and Extreme Networks (EXTR) might be wise portfolio additions to double…

The New Daily

Don’t go in ‘all guns blazing’: How to ask for a pay rise

With salaries to continue chasing inflation this year, it might be time to have the much-dreaded talk about your pay.

Evening Standard

Contractors struggle to fill order books as economic headwinds hammer construction sector

Two surveys published on Monday showed a tough outlook for construction in 2023

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Egypt’s Private Sector Activity Shrinks for 27th Month in a Row in Feb.

Egypt's non-oil private sector activity shrank for the 27th month in a row in February as surging inflation and obstacles to importing from abroad extended business travails, a survey showed on Sunday. The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) strengthened to 46.9 in February from 45.5 in January, but…

The Independent UK

Asian stocks gain after Wall Street has best day in 6 weeks

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after strong data on the U.S. economy sent Wall Street to its best close in six weeks

Tribune News Service

Estonian Prime Minister Kallas secures win as far right slips

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas secured a commanding election victory as she fended off a challenge from a far-right party that targeted her support for Ukraine and soaring inflation.

Manchester Evening News

Rail passengers forced to ‘grin and bear’ largest hike in ticket fares for more than a decade

The skyrocketing prices come as millions battle the cost of living pressures

The Independent UK

Commuters forced to ‘grin and bear’ rail fare rise amid cost-of-living pressures

Fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9% on average on Sunday, adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets.

The New Daily

‘Incredibly difficult’: RBA prepares 10th straight rate hike, despite slowing economy

Struggling home owners face more bad news this week as the Reserve Bank prepares yet another hike in interest rates.

Wales Online

Rail fare hikes are biggest in 11 years despite poor performance

Annual season tickets for many are rising by hundreds of pounds

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