DWP: Five Universal Credit changes on the way after Autumn Statement - and how they will affect you Jeremey Hunt's announcements brought good and bad news for families who rely on Universal Credit Chronicle Live · Nov 20, 2022
Chalmers backs his budget on inflation Without spending restraint, Treasury analysis implies Australian households would be facing a double whammy of higher repayments and higher inflation in 2023. AAP · Nov 20, 2022
How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022
Scottish cities are being hit ‘particularly hard’ by the cost of living crisis SCOTLAND is being hit “particularly hard” by the cost of living crisis, with cities north of the Border facing some of the highest inflation… The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2022
Nepalis cast their votes for a new government to revive economy Millions of Nepalis went to the polls on Sunday to choose a new government to steer the Himalayan country through a time of economic peril. Reuters · Nov 20, 2022
Black Friday may lose its sparkle as football and inflation hit online sales The discounting has for years taken place mainly online but the days of crazed clicking could be over The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
How Britain’s economic woes stack up against Europe’s – a close look at the figures The UK’s money troubles spread from inflation and higher interest rates to sluggish productivity. But how do we compare with our European neighbours? The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
‘I can’t see any light at the end of the tunnel’ – a family reacts to the autumn statement The Burns family is still recovering from Covid’s financial fallout but now higher bills and rising taxes are hurting too The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
Albanese says Biden’s inflation-busting plan has opportunities for Australia Australian PM says he used meetings on sidelines of summits this week to talk about commercial openings in green energy The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2022
APEC pledges to boost trade as geopolitical rifts hijack regional summits Leaders of the 21-member APEC bloc pledged on Saturday to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges, wrapping up the last of three summits in the region in a week that have been overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry. Reuters · Nov 19, 2022
9 Trades to Tame the Bear Market More economists are pointing out the recessionary storm clouds that do not portend well for stock prices. Gladly the stock market (SPY) offers the opportunity to make profits no matter of direction…if you apply the right strategies. This article will give more details on the market outlook along with a… StockNews.com · Nov 18, 2022
Is air travel getting more expensive? Recent increases in flight costs reflect broad inflation and higher gas prices. USAFacts · Nov 18, 2022
Why plans to connect big grocers and small farmers haven’t worked, inflation’s impact on local restaurants and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Monetary curbs have long-term consequences The Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana famously warned that "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". But sometimes even those who can recall the past have a selective memory and draw the wrong conclusions. This is how the global policy response to the current bout of inflation… Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022
StockNews.com · Nov 18, 2022 3 Penny Stocks to Buy for Under $3 in November The October inflation report has raised optimism. However, inflation is far from the Fed’s target, and rate hikes could continue. Amid widespread recession fears, quality penny stocks trading under $3, Overseas Shipholding (OSG), Good Times Restaurants (GTIM), and Educational Development (EDUC) could be solid buys instead of high-priced stocks. Read…
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 England's £115 Qatar World Cup shirts made by Thai factory workers paid just £1 an hour Fans have expressed outrage at the prices for the current strip and costs have risen faster than inflation - with 'stadium' shirts starting at just under £75, while the 'match' shirts similar to the ones the players wear cost £40 more
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022 At Manny’s, corned beef on rye’s price is up, but, like many restaurants, deli’s still struggling amid high inflation Higher costs are pummeling restaurants. Many have cut hours and portions and raised prices. Lou Malnati’s Pizza raised prices 8% across the board — more in a year “than ever in our history.”
The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022 Austerity gutted the welfare state – preserving benefits now can't make up for that Many people on low incomes will have breathed a sigh of relief when the UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt announced, in his autumn statement on November 17 2022, that he would be increasing benefits by 10.1% in 2023. This is almost in line with the rate of inflation.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 Jeremy Hunt statement sets scene for ‘grim’ fall in living standards Recession to last until 2024 as taxes climb to highest level since Second World War
Reuters · Nov 18, 2022 U.S., South Korean trade officials discuss Inflation Reduction Act at APEC -U.S. statement U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai acknowledged Seoul's concerns with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act during a meeting with South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Dukgeun at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said on Friday.
StockNews.com · Nov 18, 2022 5 Fallen Stocks to Continue to Avoid This November While the October inflation report came in better than expected, it is far from the Fed’s target. Amid rising recession odds, consumer sentiment is declining. Therefore, fundamentally weak stocks NVIDIA (NVDA), Carnival Corporation (CCL), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Peloton Interactive (PTON), and Mullen Automotive (MULN), which have been slumping in price,…
StockNews.com · Nov 18, 2022 Don’t Let Anyone Steer You Into Buying These 3 Stocks The sky-high inflation is far from the Fed’s target, heightening the recession concerns. Cruise companies might feel the brunt as consumers tend to cut back on discretionary spending during economic slowdowns. Thus, we believe fundamentally weak stocks such as Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Carnival Corporation (CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line…
Reuters · Nov 18, 2022 Portugal's public sector workers strike over pay as living costs soar Thousands of Portugal's doctors, nurses, teachers and civil servants walked off the job on Friday to demand wage increases amid rampant inflation, challenging the majority Socialist government a week before a final vote on the 2023 budget.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 18, 2022 State pension to increase to £203.85 a week but warning issued The state pension will increase in line with inflation
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 Relief meets fear as UK budget calms economy but brings pain Britain’s Conservative government is defending its decision to hike taxes for millions of working people in the “squeezed middle” class as it tries to shore up an economy battered by double-digit inflation