Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing? Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories. WEKU · Feb 17, 2023
Thousands of flights canceled as German airport staff strike Thousands of flights to and from German airports were canceled Friday as workers walked out to press their demands for inflation-busting pay increases The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Airport strikes disrupt travel across Germany Labor action at seven German airports is set to ground nearly 300,000 passengers Friday as unions call for higher pay amid decades-high inflation. Portugal is ending its "Golden Visa" program for real-estate investors as housing prices skyrocket, and US regulators charge crypto firm Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwan with… France 24 · Feb 17, 2023
Asian shares skid after inflation report thumps Wall Street Shares have slipped in Asia after benchmarks on Wall Street took their biggest hit in four weeks as investors registered disappointment over an inflation reading that came in hotter than expected The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe. The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023
The RBA’s ‘narrow path’ on inflation and interest rates: six things we learned from Philip Lowe When the governor and colleagues faced the economics committee, rates were the focus – how high will they go, and will they stall the economy? The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
RBA boss Philip Lowe says rate rises hurting households, indications are they will go higher Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has given a strong indication more interest rate rises are on the cards despite nine back-to-back rises causing many households significant pain and leaving them struggling to make repayments on their mortgages. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
Australia's housing, inflation crises lead grandmother to flee to South America, and she's not sure if she'll return Mabel Stephens feels like the world's upside down. The 65-year-old grandmother says the cost-of-living crisis and an incredibly tight rental market forced her to leave the country. ABC News · Feb 16, 2023
Nestlé reveals tumbling net profits as prices hiked for shoppers Reflecting on a difficult trading year, Nestlé's chief executive Mark Schneider said 2022 was filled with 'many challenges and tough choices' in addition to 'surging inflation and intensifying cost-of-living pressures' Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023
Clean tech tensions: EU seeks to counter US green subsidies Is the EU’s clean tech plan enough to keep up with America's green subsidies, outlined in the US Inflation Reduction Act? Kate Moody speaks to Gwenaëlle Avice-Huet, chief strategy and sustainability officer at Schneider Electric - a French multinational firm that specialises in digital automation and energy management. France 24 · Feb 16, 2023
3 Cash-Rich Dividend Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today While inflation has been cooling, the jobs market remains tight. This could prompt the Fed to raise the benchmark rates more than many projected, leading to a recession this year. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to stabilize their portfolios by adding cash-rich dividend stocks Pfizer (PFE), BHP Group (BHP),… StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023
3 ETFs You'll Regret Not Buying Sooner The higher-than-expected January CPI data and robust jobs market indicate that the Fed’s fight against inflation might take longer than expected, potentially triggering the much-feared recession. Amid the current macroeconomic backdrop, it could be wise to invest in quality ETFs Vanguard Developed Markets (VEA), iShares Russell 2000 (IWM), and VanEck… StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023
Americans are drowning in credit card debt thanks to inflation and soaring interest rates As Americans' credit card balances soared at the end of 2022, delinquencies started to creep up as well. Fortune · Feb 16, 2023
Cautious but steady consumers buoying hopes for US economy Call it the Goldilocks consumer The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023 3 Cruise Line Stocks to Sell Short or Avoid Completely in 2023 Sticky inflation and looming recessionary fears might keep the cruise line industry under pressure this year. Hence, fundamentally weak cruise line stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Carnival (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) might be best sold short or completely avoided in 2023. Read more.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 US wholesale inflation slows, but price pressures re-emerge Wholesale prices in the United States surged 6% in January from a year earlier, decelerating for a seventh straight month
StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023 Should You Buy This Popular Stock Right Now? Despite a tough macro environment, Big-box retailer Costco (COST) continued to post healthy profits. Although the company’s business remained resilient, it is experiencing decelerating growth, and this trend is expected to continue with heightened inflation. While the stock is down more than 16% from its 52-week high, is it the…
The Times of India · Feb 16, 2023 Markets end marginally higher amid volatile trade MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Thursday amid volatility faced during the last minutes of trading hours as concerns over rising inflation and fears of monetary tightening worldwide hit the sentiment.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023 O2 and Virgin Mobile customers to pay 17.3% more for calls, texts and data Telecoms operators are about to increase bills by more than inflation amid cost of living crisis
StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023 3 Bear Market Internet Stocks Investors Should Avoid in 2023 While the internet industry is growing amid the rapid digitization trends, the high inflation and consecutive rate hikes could mar its optimal performance in the near term. Therefore, internet stocks Farfetch (FTCH), ContextLogic (WISH), and Groupon (GRPN) could be best avoided in 2023, given their weak fundamentals. Keep reading.
StockNews.com · Feb 16, 2023 3 Must-Buy Nasdaq Stocks for 2023 Consumers showing resiliency in the face of rising inflation have helped the U.S. GDP to come in better than expected in the last quarter. Moreover, hopes of the economy avoiding a deep recession this year are rising. The Nasdaq Composite began this year on a positive note. Hence, fundamentally strong…
Reuters · Feb 16, 2023 Factbox-Nigeria's election: when is the vote and what's at stake? Voters in Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy and most populous nation, head to the polls on Feb. 25 to elect a new president and lawmakers amid growing frustration over unprecedented insecurity, industrial-scale oil theft and surging inflation.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023 Saudi Inflation Ticks up for Second Month in Row Saudi Arabia's annual inflation inched up to 3.4% in January from 3.3% a month earlier as higher housing expenses continued to drive up living costs, government data showed on Wednesday. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, with a 25.5% weight of the consumer basket, the largest category, rose 6.6%…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Australia warned it could lose out to ‘huge and aggressive’ green hydrogen support in US and Middle East Guy Debelle points to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and warns ‘I’m really concerned that we are missing out on a huge opportunity’
Reason · Feb 15, 2023 Massachusetts Voters Ended Rent Control Decades Ago. Boston's Mayor Wants To Bring It Back. The city's old-school rent control scheme worsened housing quality but had no effect on housing supply. Mayor Michelle Wu's new rent control law will likely have the opposite effect.