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Why Investors Shouldn't Be So Happy About 8.5% CPI Inflation; They're Ignoring 'The Elephant In The Room'

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) is up 3.4% in the past week, and much of the positive momentum has come after the July consumer price index (CPI) reading was up just 8.5% year-over-year.

Benzinga

Credit card balances rise above pre-pandemic high, as inflation hits

Consumers continue to take on more credit card debt as inflation hikes up their spending.

Tribune News Service

Consumer prices are soaring. Here are the best ways to protect your savings

While inflation is at the highest it’s been since the early 1980s, many people — especially those living paycheck to paycheck — may be struggling to save any money at all.

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How to tackle the UK cost of living crisis – four economists have their say

UK inflation, already at 40-year highs, could pass 13% in October, according to Bank of England forecasts. While wages have not kept pace with inflation, much of the expected squeeze on households and businesses is down to rising energy costs.

The Conversation

Audi, Kia, Porsche Say Their EVs Will Lose US Tax Credit Eligibility

The list of automakers criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act is getting longer by the day, but the bill will be signed this week by US President Joe Biden.

InsideEVs

3 Quality Stocks to Buy at Reasonable Price Levels Right Now

The stock market has rallied since July after a disappointing first half of the year. However, with inflation remaining elevated despite declining from the 40-year high, the Fed will likely continue its aggressive interest rate hikes. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks Progress…

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What is Labour’s plan to freeze energy bills?

Sir Keir Starmer says he ‘wouldn’t let people pay a penny more’ and argues £29bn strategy would save families £1,000 a year and help bring inflation down

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The Meme Stock Mania Is Back — 3 Stock to Avoid Right Now

Amid the market uncertainty surrounded by high inflation, aggressive interest rate hikes, and economic slowdown, the meme stock frenzy has returned this year. However, considering the macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak meme stocks AMC Entertainment (AMC), Peloton Interactive (PTON), and Bed Bath &…

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Mohamed A. El-Erian: Fed needs to resist opting again for quick and easy

Over the last 18 months or so, the quick and easy interpretation of inflation data has turned out to be incorrect. Will it be different going forward? Markets sure hope so. Federal Reserve officials seem more cautious, and rightly so. The markets’ latest narrative pivot is not the right one…

Tribune News Service

Inflation tipped to hit 10% as living standards fall further

The London lifestyle seems to be particularly prone to cost of living hikes with rents and mortgage bills

Evening Standard

The 2 Best Stocks to Buy in August 2022

While a strong job market and a slight year-over-year decline in inflation last month have stroked renewed optimism on Wall Street, the market volatility may not lessen anytime soon on concerns over the possibility of the Fed maintaining its hawkish stance to bring prices down further. Therefore, undervalued and highly…

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Extra £12bn ‘needed to maintain value of energy bills help’

Paul Johnson, director of the IFS, says ministers are ‘still playing catch up’

The Independent UK

Expectations Vary on Egypt Cen Bank Raising or Fixing Policy Rates at Upcoming Meeting

Opinions and expectations varied regarding the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise or fix the country’s policy rates in its upcoming meeting on Thursday. The research department at HC Securities and Investment expected the MPC to hike policy rates by 200 bps…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Annual Saudi Inflation Rate Rises 2.7% in July

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released on Monday the results of the Saudi Consumer Price Index and Wholesale Price Index for July 2022. On its official website, GASTAT said that the consumer price index rose 2.7% in July from a year earlier, increasing from 2.3% in June. The main…

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The Independent UK

Next rail fare hike will be below inflation rate, government promises

July’s Retail Price Index (RPI), which forms the basis for the next train fares increase, will be published on Wednesday

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'will not apologise' for holiday and rules out nationalising energy firms

KEIR Starmer has defended jetting off on holiday during the cost-of-living crisis as he set out his stall for dealing with soaring fuel bills,…

Irish Mirror

Almost half a million Irish people could be in for double benefit payment soon

The payment is being discussed as part of a range of cost-of-living measures to tackle rising inflation

The Independent UK

Starmer pledges to freeze fuel bills by extending windfall tax

The Opposition leader contrasted Labour’s ‘robust’ plan with the ‘internal battle’ of the Tory leadership race and ‘lame duck’ Prime Minister.

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer says government ‘just not good enough’ on cost of living crisis as he defends plan to freeze energy bills – as it happened

Labour leader says policy for a windfall tax on energy is needed to reduce inflation

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian Shares Mixed after China Cuts Key Rate, Japan GDP Up

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China's central bank cut a key interest rate and Japan reported its economy picked up momentum in the last quarter. Tokyo and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok fell. US futures edged lower early Monday, while oil prices declined. The…

The Independent UK

Rail fares rise in England will be below inflation rate

The Department for Transport said next year’s rise in fares will be delayed until March and will be lower than July’s retail price index.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says his radical plan to freeze energy bills is needed to cut inflation

Labour leader contrasts his party’s proposal to help households with the inaction of ‘lame duck’ government

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Sunshine in the heartland

On Aug. 2, staid, conservative Kansas gave the United States one of the biggest jolts in an election season in which Democratic disaster and Republican ascension had been such an accepted fact that left-wing media’s denial of inevitability sounded more like prayer. President Joe Biden’s approval rating was lower than…

The Guardian - UK

Rail fares: passengers in England will not face double-digit rise

Government will ensure 2023 increase is below rate of inflation and will be delayed until March

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Hardliners Demand Vice President’s Dismissal

Iran’s ultraconservatives are seeking to bring down Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, given their constant feeling of vulnerability and threat due to the government's economic failures. The economic failure of President Ebrahim Raisi’s government has become clear to most Iranians, including the ultraconservatives or hardliners who fully backed him a year…

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