UN accuses richest countries of ‘imprudent gamble’ in inflation fight Report says policies of high interest rates and austerity risk triggering global recession that will hit developing nations hardest The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022
Global food crisis: Famine in Somalia 'on the horizon', ONE Campaign warns The Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, runaway inflation and climate change are all fuelling a global food security crisis. Gayle E. Smith is the chief executive officer of the ONE Campaign, an NGO co-founded by the singer Bono. She spoke to FRANCE 24 about fighting extreme poverty in the… France 24 · Oct 3, 2022
Pound recovers but remains at low levels – how to assess the long-term value of sterling The pound has recovered from a recent record dip after the chancellor’s mini-budget announcement. But it is still at low levels versus many other currencies. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022
Tory public service cuts of £18bn to pile MORE pressure on Scottish budget FRESH plans for a new wave of Tory austerity will deliver a “hammerblow” to struggling households and put further pressure on Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022
2 Stocks to Add to Your Must-Buy List in Q4 After a disappointing third-quarter performance, investors should brace themselves for an enhanced market uncertainty in the fourth quarter amid the Fed’s persistent rate hikes to tame stubborn inflation and growing recession fears. Hence, we think it could be wise to add resilient and dividend-yielding stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and… StockNews.com · Oct 3, 2022
Solemn 'no cuts' promise Liz Truss made 3 months ago - that she's now set to break This morning Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng refused to rule out a return to Tory austerity after a humiliating tax U-turn - but in July Liz Truss unequivocally told The Mirror that her plans would not involve slashing services Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022
2 Green Energy Stocks That Have Lost Their Value in 2022 The green energy industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, thanks to sustained demand for renewable energy amid rising climate concerns worldwide, technological advancements, and increasing government and corporate investments. However, input price inflation, supply chain disruptions, and broader market jitters have adversely impacted many fundamentally weak… StockNews.com · Oct 3, 2022
Tory Esther McVey warns Liz Truss slashing benefits will be a 'huge mistake' The former Work and Pensions Secretary joined the chorus against Liz Truss warning 'it cannot be that the books are balanced on the back of benefits. That is not right at all' Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022
Chancellor again declines to say if benefits will rise in line with inflation It comes as the Government U-turned on plans to cut the top rate of income tax for the highest earners. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Record inflation squeezes Turkish tobacco workers, owners Tobacco growers in southeast Turkey's Celikhan district are feeling the pinch as annual inflation reaches a new 24-year high The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Expert outlines Christmas 2023 trends including more focused presents, gatherings and extended festivities Inflation and the rising cost of living are likely to result in people avoiding unnecessary gifting this Christmas Irish Mirror · Oct 3, 2022
Macroeconomic stability vital for Welsh firms' investment plans Policies unlocking sustainable growth and productivity without stoking inflation are no longer optional, but essential Birmingham Post · Oct 3, 2022
Chancellor confirms cuts of up to £18bn for public services amid economic turmoil CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed that public services face further cuts of up to £18 billion per year. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022
The strikes and industrial action that could hit schools and universities in Wales Staff are angry over below inflation pay offers as the cost of living bites Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022 Americans have recession fatigue — and it’s keeping them from preparing for the next downturn When Pasha Grozdov found out his friend’s Manhattan landlord was raising the rent on her one-bedroom apartment from $4,100 to a crushing $6,000 a month, there was only one way he could think to react: with a joke.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022 Türkiye’s Annual Inflation Hits New 24-Year High at 83.45% Türkiye’s annual inflation reached a new 24-year high of 83.45% in September, according to official data on Monday, pushing the cost of essential goods higher and further hitting households already facing high energy, food and housing costs. The Turkish Statistical Institute said consumer prices rose by 3.08% from the previous…
Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022 State Pension to increase in line with inflation next April but other DWP benefits still to be confirmed DWP boss Chloe Smith will make a determination on the benefit uprating this autumn.
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022 £14 pints? Pubs say they’ll call orders long before then — but vow to battle on Soaring energy prices, runaway inflation and the cost of living crisis pose a life-or-death threat to hospitality businesses, especially in London. Publicans and restaurateurs say they have little choice but to dramatically raise prices — so, asks David Ellis, what can be done to help them?
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022 Kenya’s new finance minister has good credentials but he can't work miracles President William Ruto has nominated Njuguna Ndung'u to head Kenya’s National Treasury. A Central Bank of Kenya governor for eight years between 2007 and 2015, Ndung'u is also an accomplished researcher and a University of Nairobi academic. He has extensive expertise in macroeconomics (inflation, economic growth, national income and unemployment)…
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 How do interest rates affect inflation? Borrowing costs at their highest level in 14 years
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 What is inflation and what is its current rate in the UK and Europe? UK inflation fell this week as fuel prices dropped
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 What does inflation mean for you? Cost of living crisis continues to bite as energy bills, fuel and food prices climb
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 Asian shares mostly lower as recession fears deepen Asian shares have fallen after Wall Street closed out a miserable September with a loss of 9.3%, the worst monthly decline since March 2020
AAP · Oct 3, 2022 Rate rises tipped to slow in coming months Mortgage holders will be watching the central bank's October decision nervously, with a rate rise of at least 25 basis points all but certain.
Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022 US economy dodges harsher hit on inflation from Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian has left a path of destruction behind, destroying countless homes, ruining citrus crops and risking fragile supply chains, but the storm’s skirting of a key U.S. fertilizer-production area in Florida means the broader U.S. economy was spared from the worst.