The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

ASX reverses early gains, Elders plunges on outlook, miners soar as China eases curbs

Australian shares reverse early gains, as China eases some of its strict COVID-19 rules, spurring hopes of a recovery in demand.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Business activity slumps further amid threat of recession, report shows

The Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index also blamed high inflation for the fall in October.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Fed’s Waller warns inflation fight isn’t over, interest rates will ‘keep going up’ despite prices cooling by more than expected

“We’ve still got a ways to go,” warned Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller.

Fortune · Nov 13, 2022

'We're all going to be paying more tax', says Jeremy Hunt ahead of autumn Budget

Hunt will make his statement outlining financial measures to help tackle inflation and rising energy prices this Thursday. 

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022

Tax rises for everyone and big hikes to energy bills in Jeremy Hunt’s mini-Budget

Chancellor’s aim is to bring down inflation and make recession ‘as short and shallow as possible’

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Salaries might be up but are still falling short of inflation

Workers in Blackpool earn less than people anywhere else in the country

Bristol Post · Nov 13, 2022

Inflation…How Low Can You Go?

The October CPI came in below expectations and fueled an explosive rally on Wall Street with the S&P 500 (SPY) up by more than 4% and bonds also shooting higher. In essence, the odds of a soft landing increase if inflation can turn lower and then keep moving lower. This…

StockNews.com · Nov 13, 2022

An industry-friendly budget? Don’t get your hopes up

Tackling inflation and restoring credibility are top of the chancellor’s to-do list in the autumn statement. Business pleas may go unheeded

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Jeremy Hunt warns he's Scrooge and will make 'horrible decisions' to save Christmas

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he'll make some tough calls on tax and spending in a bid to get a hold on inflation to prevent recession which he blames on Russia

Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022

All eyes on wages and employment data

Wages and employment figures will hog the limelight this week and inform the central bank's interest rate hiking trajectory.

AAP · Nov 12, 2022