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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since peak of pandemic, Westpac survey shows

Experts say stretched businesses could face further pain as people cut spending and award wages rise

The Guardian - AU

Asian stocks mixed ahead of Fed rate hike decision

Asian stock markets are mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s announcement of how sharply it will raise interest rates to cool U.S. inflation

The Independent UK

National minimum wage to rise in July, but inflation rate leads to cut in real wages for workers on awards

The national minimum wage will be increased by 5.2 per cent, while those on award rates will see a 4.6 per cent rise. But because inflation is at 5.1 per cent, the wage hike means less to some workers.

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Albanese welcomes pay rise for pandemic ‘heroes’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to raise the minimum wage by 5.2 per cent amid concerns about inflation.

The New Daily

Lucky dollar: 5.2% minimum wage increase is a significant early political win for the Albanese government

Backing the wage rise shows Labor is on the side of workers at a time when many are doing it tough

The Guardian - AU

WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted

A major headache is brewing for the West Australian Labor government as unions prepare to ramp up their battle for public sector wage rises that are in line with skyrocketing inflation and cost of living pressures.

ABC News

Australia wants 'broad, deep' security ties with Japan, minister says

Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two U.S. allies face complex security circumstances in Asia as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and COVID-19 disruption, its defence minister said on Wednesday.

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Stagflation: what is it and is it really happening in Australia?

Australians are feeling the pinch from rising inflation, but experts are divided on whether the 1970s economic phenomenon is back

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths freezes prices on essentials amid cost-of-living alarm

Woolworths will freeze prices on hundreds of household essentials for six months, as shoppers battle with surging inflation.

The New Daily

Looming debt crunch positions Laos as next possible Asia default

Laos, with dwindling cash reserves and surging inflation, is facing some of the same strains that pushed Sri Lanka to default and threatens Pakistan’s balance of payments.

Bangkok Post

Fair Work Commission gives a 5.2% – $40 a week – increase in the minimum wage

The Fair Work Commission has announced a rise in the minimum wage of 5.2% or $40 a week, taking it to $812.60 a week or $21.38 an hour.

The Conversation

Australia’s minimum wage earners to get $40 a week pay rise, Fair Work Commission rules

The national minimum wage will lift by 5.2%, with the commission noting a ‘sharp increase in the cost of living’

The Guardian - AU

Fkn Good: Australia’s Lowest Paid Workers Will Finally Get A Pay Bump To Keep Up With Inflation

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to raise minimum wage by 5.2 per cent after strong pushes from the Labor Government and workers’ rights groups.Fair Work Commission President Iain Ross announced on Wednesday morning minimum wage will go up from $20.33 to $21.38 an hour, or from $772.60…

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Minimum wage announcement: Fair Work Commission says 5.2pc increase 'protects real value of wages' for Australia's lowest-paid workers

The national minimum wage will be $812.60 per week, or $21.38 per hour, after a decision by the commission exceeds the government's suggested 5.1 per cent increase.

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Bangkok Post

Tourism key to recovery

Tourism will be the key engine supporting Thailand's economic recovery, replacing the slowing export sector, says the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research house under Siam Commercial Bank.

The Guardian - UK

English universities over-reliant on overseas students’ fees, report warns

Public accounts committee says institutions ‘potentially exposed to significant financial risks’, with 80 declaring annual deficit

The Independent UK

Government support for poorer students ‘to fall to lowest level in seven years’

Students are turning to payment apps such as Klarna or food banks to make ends meet says NUS.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: aged care vaccine rollout ‘too slow’, PM approval rating rises, supermassive black hole found

Wednesday: Only half of aged care residents have had fourth vaccine as deaths climb. Plus: jumping spiders in minute detail

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5 things to know about the Fed's biggest interest rate increase since 1994 and how it will affect you

The Federal Reserve on June 15, 2022, lifted interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, the third hike this year and the largest since 1994. The move is aimed at countering the fastest pace of inflation in over 40 years.

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3 Small-Cap Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in June

The stock market tanked in the last trading session after a hotter-than-expected inflation data release. Investors are worried about the possibility of the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy tightening pushing the economy into a recession. However, the market downturn presents an excellent opportunity to add quality small-cap stocks P.A.M. Transportation Services…

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4 Must-Own Value Stocks to Buy in June

In the face of growing inflation and impending interest rate rises, fundamentally strong value stocks Computer Task Group (CTG), Genie Energy (GNE), Titan Machinery (TITN), and KT Corporation (KT) can be great picks now. Read on to learn more.

Benzinga

Analyst Recommends Buying Apple, Microsoft And Google Stock, Citing This Investment Advice From Warren Buffett

The Nasdaq has led the broader markets lower since the start of the year as inflation concerns ripple through technology names. However, mega cap tech stocks have shown relative strength and one analyst sees opportunity in a few of the market giants.

Al Jazeera

US S&P 500 ‘bear market’: How did it happen, what will it mean?

Stocks have ticked steadily downward as the US Federal Reserve bank raises interest rates.

The Hindu

Cold comfort: On inflation and government intervention

Despite the easing of retail inflation, there is no room for complacency

Benzinga

10 Worst Stocks To Buy During A Recession

Investor fears are mounting — inflation is at a 40-year-high, the U.S. is teetering on recession, and the S&P 500 officially entered a bear market as it has fallen more than 20% from its previous all-time high.

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