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3 Extremely Safe Stocks to Pick up in 2023

Recession possibilities persist as the Fed continues to fight the stubbornly high inflation. Given the uncertainties, investors could consider adding extremely safe stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), The Descartes Systems (DSGX), and Weis Markets (WMK) to their portfolios this year. Keep reading.

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Why RBA interest rate hikes could end by September – but brace for at least one more

Tuesday’s tenth successive Reserve Bank interest rate hike is the culmination of a process that has added $1,080 to the monthly cost of payments on a $600,000 variable mortgage.

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Powell to face Senate grilling on Fed rates and inflation

If measures of the U.S. economy keep coming in hot, as they did in January, the Federal Reserve will likely have to raise interest rates even higher than it has already signaled — and keep them there longer — Chair Jerome Powell will likely warn in testimony to Congress on…

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‘Inflation has peaked’: RBA hikes interest rates again and signals more as economy slows

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th straight meeting in a row and continues to flag more hikes in a bid to curb inflation.

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Australia hikes key interest rate to 3.6% to fight inflation

Australia’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate by another quarter-point to 3.6% as it continues trying to tame inflation

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Inflation eases to 13-month low; exports seen down

Thailand's headline inflation dropped to its lowest rate in 13 months in February and came in below expectations, Commerce Ministry data showed on Tuesday, helped by easing energy and food prices.

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RBA fires off another rate hike to tackle inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates for the 10th month in a row in its unwavering fight against high inflation.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

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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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