The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Why interest rates have gone up - and what impact it will have on households

Interest rates are at their highest point in 14 years after the ninth increase in a row by the Bank of England

Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022

How 'independent' is the NHS pay review body? We look at the facts

Nurses' union leaders have accused the Government of hiding behind the body, which made its recommendation in July - before energy bills rocketed and inflation hit its peak

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy

At times, 2022 felt like the 1970s or early ’80s

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Three charts that explain why falling living standards could deepen the UK's north-south divide

Living standards are set to fall by 7% in the UK over the next two years, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – the government’s independent economic forecaster – but some areas will be hit harder than others.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2022

3 Top Nasdaq Stocks to Buy for December

While a remarkable improvement in inflation and a lower interest rate hike have boosted investors’ confidence, Fed’s recent comments indicate that rate hikes might continue. The Nasdaq Composite has witnessed a freefall amid market volatility this year. However, quality Nasdaq stocks PepsiCo (PEP), Broadcom (AVGO), and Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), which…

StockNews.com · Dec 15, 2022

ECB: Euro zone economy probably contracting

FRANKFURT: The euro zone economy may contract in the last quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year because of high energy prices, but it should still manage weak growth in 2023, the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2022

2 Strong Buy Stocks You Should Never Sell

The Fed announced a 50-bps rate hike this week, stepping down from its 75-bps raises for four consecutive times. With cooling inflation and reduced interest rate hikes, the economy might succeed in avoiding a recession. However, as the market conditions are expected to remain uncertain with the Fed intending to…

StockNews.com · Dec 15, 2022

Interest rates increased to 3.5% by Bank of England in 14-year high to tackle inflation

The Bank has raised interest rates once again in a bid to meet its 2% inflation target, with figures this week showing that inflation is currently at 10.7%

Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022

Federal Reserve slows pace of rate hikes, vows to fight on against inflation

The US central bank has raised its benchmark rate to its highest level in 15 years, although at a slower clip than previously. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell argues that while inflation has dipped, it is still too high to warrant a change in monetary policy. Also on the show,…

France 24 · Dec 15, 2022

Swiss National Bank hikes key interest rate in line with Fed

The Swiss National Bank has raised its key interest rate

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022