The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Labour calls for rates cut and energy subsidies to ease food price rises

The party said food prices overall were growing 50% faster in Britain than elsewhere in the G7.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

These 3 Retail Stocks Are Declining in April

From supply chain issues to changing consumer behavior, retail stocks are feeling the impact of the current economic climate. Retail companies SIGNA Sports United (SSU), Conn's, Inc. (CONN), and Digital Brands Group (DBGI)) are experiencing a decline in April that could signal a rough road ahead of them. Read more….

StockNews.com · Apr 21, 2023

Ford’s F-150 leaves tough choices for buyers seeking EV tax credits

Americans love a Ford pickup truck; it’s one of the few constants of the car business. So it was a huge win on Tuesday when Ford’s F-150 Lightning became one of just 10 vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 in tax breaks laid out by the US Inflation Reduction…

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Don’t Hold On: 3 Stocks With Disappointing Sentiment to Sell in April

The Fed’s monetary tightening to bring inflation down to its target level is raising the odds of a recession this year. So, it could be best to avoid fundamentally weak stocks Desktop Metal (DM), Customers Bancorp (CUBI), and Conn’s (CONN) with disappointing analysts’ sentiment. Read on.

StockNews.com · Apr 21, 2023

NT government announces an extra $20 million for domestic and family violence prevention

Advocates say the extra funding is a start but not enough to keep up with the level of need — or inflation, with one researcher describing the situation as "not sustainable".

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Wet weather blamed as retail sales slump

The Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volumes declined by 0.9% last month.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Northern Ireland economy to contract this year before returning to growth in 2024 - Danske Bank

The bank has pared its expectation for contraction to 0.3% this year from 1% previously

Birmingham Post · Apr 21, 2023

‘Deeply sorry’ CBI suspends policy and membership activity until June after firms quit following second rape allegation – as it happened

John Lewis, BMW, NatWest, Unilever, Aviva, Virgin Media 02 and GSK also distance from lobby group after Guardian reports into alleged misconduct

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Friday briefing: Food prices continue to surge – how will the UK and the rest of the world respond?

In today’s newsletter: The cost of eating continues to surge, and everywhere from Nigeria to China is in search of an answer

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

UK forecourt owners accused of charging more for diesel than necessary

Campaigners claim lower wholesale prices not being passed on, adding to soaring inflation as many businesses rely on diesel

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023