The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Further show of strength for Northern Ireland job market despite gathering headwinds

Both unemployment and employment levels back to pre-pandemic levels, but inflation and rising interest rates temper mood

Birmingham Post · Jun 16, 2023

Commentary: Why Schwarzenegger, Stallone and nostalgia for ‘80s action movies are back

Threats from Moscow. Rampant inflation. A deadly disease resisting eradication. Worries about the replacement of American workers. Sly. Ahnold.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023

Editorial: The levers of Powell: The Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes, a caution that should continue

After 10 consecutive interest rate hikes meant to squeeze down inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held steady at a benchmark rate of between 5 and 5.25%, indicating that the aggressive intervention has yielded results and the central bank is easing off. Let’s hope this pattern holds, because the consequences…

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Cost of family favourite meals like spag bol and fish fingers rises 27%

Experts have looked at exactly how much prices have changed at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023

AGL’s profits to boom as customers suffer massive price hike

AGL Energy has upgraded its profit outlook on increased generation and a reduction in forced outages but expects bill stress to rise as inflation remains high.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023

AGL ups profit outlook amid 'tough period for everyone'

AGL Energy has upgraded its profit outlook on increased generation and a reduction in forced outages but expects bill stress to rise as inflation remains high.

AAP · Jun 16, 2023

Thai growth set to beat BoT forecast

The Bank of Thailand expects GDP growth to exceed its forecast, with the economic policies of the new government driving expansion alongside tourism and consumption growth.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2023

Cost of making family favourite meals soars by up to 27% - see list of biggest rises

New data from Which? analysed prices of almost 26,000 food and drink products at eight major supermarkets – Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Cost of pasta bake, fish finger supper and spag bol up by 27%, Which? finds

The cost of a regular fish finger supper with chips and beans has risen from £3.06 to £3.79 over the last year, Which? found.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation

Under the scheme, the Karnataka Government has promised to provide 10 kg of food grains/rice to every member of a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023