The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Thursday briefing: What we know about Liz Truss’ plan to curb energy bills

In today’s newsletter: Days into her reign, the new prime minister will announce an effort to tackle rising prices – here’s what it might include

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

The economic challenges facing Liz Truss, in four charts

Topmost in the new prime minister’s in-tray will be energy bills, wholesale gas prices, inflation and fuel poverty

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

RBA governor warns at least two more interest rate rises needed to combat ‘scourge’ of inflation

Philip Lowe admits ‘the magnitude of the pickup in inflation has come as a surprise to everyone’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022

Affordable homes ‘depressingly unattainable’ and attempts to fix housing crisis ‘not good enough’, say MPs

Fewer homes could be completed than currently forecast because of building cost inflation and shortages of materials and labour, National Audit Office warns

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Will The Fed Funds Rate Continue To Go Up? Fed Officials Weigh In On How To Reduce Inflation

The Federal Reserve is back on center stage as high inflation continues to drill holes in the pockets of Americans. What Happened On Wednesday, the Fed released its Beige Book for September, sharing an official analysis of the economic conditions and prospects of the country.

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2022

Opinion: Thai reserves are quickly depleting

Thailand's international reserves made headlines in mid-July when they fell US$3.3 billion in a single week.

Bangkok Post · Sep 7, 2022

1 ETF That Might Not Be Able to Reverse Its Course in 2022

Cathie Wood’s flagship fund ARK Innovation (ETF) has plummeted over the past few months due to raging inflation and rate hikes that have weighed in on the tech industry. We think it might not be able to reverse its downtrend this year. Read on to know why….

StockNews.com · Sep 7, 2022

Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation

Apple revealed its next line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery at the same prices as last year’s model, despite the mounting pressures of inflation that has driven up the cost of other everyday items

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

How ideology muddled inflation control in India

The agencies responsible for macroeconomic policy have hitched their wagon to Anglo-American economics

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022

Interest rates an 'outdated and unrealistic' weapon against inflation

A healthy economy needs a population that can aspire and afford to live at least reasonably, if not well.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022