All the major changes affecting your money in March Many people's financial situations will likely be impacted by a series of changes throughout March Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023
3 Large-Cap Stocks Ready for a Bull Run The stock market is anticipated to remain volatile due to stubbornly high inflation and the Fed’s rate hikes. Large-cap stocks tend to be safer investments amid market uncertainties. So, fundamentally sound large-cap stocks, AbbVie (ABBV), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), and Oracle (ORCL), which look poised for a bull run, might… StockNews.com · Feb 28, 2023
Ocado needs more deals and less egg on face City Comment: A world in which food inflation is blazing at 17.1% can only be good for the Aldis and Lidls of this world — but terrible for the Ocados Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023
US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
3 Software Stocks to Buy This March and 1 to Think About Avoiding Despite facing high inflation and the Fed’s hawkish stance, the long-term prospects of the software industry look bright, thanks to rapid digitalization. Therefore, to capitalize on the industry’s tailwinds, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong software stocks Progress Software (PRGS), Karooooo (KARO), and Xperi (XPER). On the other… StockNews.com · Feb 28, 2023
Virgin Media issues huge update to customers - and it means you could face unexpected fee Virgin Media says it will start to include an inflation-linked price rise within the terms and conditions of customer contracts - meaning you’ll no longer be able to leave penalty-free within 30 days Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
Popular China-linked store stirs debate amid Kenya inflation Hundreds of Kenyan traders have protested in the capital over a popular new Chinese-affiliated shop selling goods they say undercut their business The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Consumer confidence slips again in February Consumers were less confident for the second straight month as stubborn inflation and anxiety over a possible recession weighed on Americans The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
5 Best Stocks Long-Term Investors Can Buy Right Now Amid concerns that sticky inflation might lead to more rate hikes, the stock market is expected to remain volatile in the near term. So, investors should focus on their long-term strategy and scoop up quality stocks McDonald's (MCD), Verizon (VZ), Salesforce (CRM), Humana (HUM), and STMicroelectronics (STM), which look poised… StockNews.com · Feb 28, 2023
Food bills soaring at record 17.1% as milk, egg and margarine prices spike Kantar data comes the day after consumers were told energy bills will go up by £500 in April Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023
Egg crisis hits as grocery price inflation soars to record 17.1% Cost of milk, eggs and margarine driving up inflation, research firm Kantar says The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Brits hit with extra £800 on annual supermarket shop as grocery inflation hits record high Shoppers have been facing increasing prices as the cost of living crisis continues Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023
Workers miss out as gulf between wages and inflation widens A slowdown in salary growth shows workers are missing out on businesses' surging post-pandemic profits – even those that are in high demand. The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023
A quarter of British shoppers struggle as grocery prices soar Households paying £811 a year more on grocery bills than 12 months ago, says research firm Kantar The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023
Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2023 St James’s Place eyes future growth after ‘challenging backdrop’ in 2022 The FTSE 100 firm said its underlying cash had reached an all-time high and it had continued to attract new business flows despite rising inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and investment market volatility
Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Supermarket shoppers face paying £811 more in stores as grocery inflation hits 17.1% New research from Kantar shows grocery price inflation hit its highest level since records began in 2008 for the seven days to February 14 and is up from 16.7% the previous month
Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023 Your food shopping goes up another £811 as inflation hits new record Aldi’s market share reached a record 9.4% and remains the fastest growing grocer, with sales up by 26.7%
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023 Cancelling fuel duty freeze could pay for public sector pay rise, says IFS Tax and spending watchdog says pay rises would not cause inflation
Bristol Post · Feb 28, 2023 First Bus boss ‘not satisfied with Bristol’s bus services’ but promises improvements soon In a revealing interview Doug Claringbold gave his views on franchising, inflation and the driver shortage
Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023 Thai consumption keeps increasing amid recovery Private consumption improved in January, according to the Fiscal Policy Office's director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
ABC News · Feb 27, 2023 Will the Reserve Bank review achieve anything? What difference could it make to interest rates? A government-ordered review of the Reserve Bank — the first in more than a generation — is expected to ask searching questions of our key financial institution. The leadership of the central bank, the composition of its board, missed targets and broken promises are all elements under examination.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 Jeremy Hunt's Treasury slammed by watchdog for 'misleading' inflation tweet The Office for Statistics Regulation has written to the ministry's communications supremo after a controversial post by the Treasury showing small falls in the cost of living
StockNews.com · Feb 27, 2023 2 Iconic Stocks That Could Be Big Winners in 2023 The new-year rally seems to be fading as investors digest the minutes of the latest Fed meeting, which reiterated the central bank’s tough stance on inflation. Amid rising market volatilities, iconic stocks Walmart (WMT) and Oracle Corp. (ORCL) could be ideal additions to your portfolios owing to their fundamental strength.…
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 First time in many years, fixed deposit rates turn positive at 8% MUMBAI: As banks' chase for customers to collect cheap deposits is not fructifying, they are forced to offer inflation-beating real interest rates on fixed deposits now, and state-run banks led by Punjab Sind Bank top the chart offering a cool 8-8.50 per cent per annum.
StockNews.com · Feb 27, 2023 The 4 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for an Early Retirement The stubbornly high inflation is increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will continue its economically painful monetary policy for longer than anticipated, which could tip the economy into a recession. Despite the uncertainties, quality dividend-paying stocks BHP Group (BHP), Telekom Austria (TKAGY), Global Partners (GLP), and MV Oil (MVO)…