15 City Council members decline 9.62% pay raise tied to inflation Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) wants to cut the top pay for alderpersons and cap future pay raises at 3% a year. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022
We need to be prepared for what Trussonomics will mean What we are about to get is the exact opposite of Thatcherism: an inflationary boom where we try to live beyond our means, but delivered with Thatcheresque determination, writes Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
The U.K.'s new prime minister inherits an economic nightmare Britain's economy, already rendered fragile by Brexit, now faces double-digit inflation and negative economic growth. Axios · Sep 7, 2022
Firefighters could strike as union holds ballot on industrial action amid 'real terms pay cut' Firefighters and control room staff were offered a two per cent pay rise in June, way below the inflation rate of 10.1% recorded in July Chronicle Live · Sep 7, 2022
Bank of England chief says recession still ‘likely’ – but welcomes ‘clarity’ on energy bills ‘It’s important that there is clear way forward on policy’, says governor Andrew Bailey on Liz Truss plan The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Four in 10 families forced to cut back on food in cost of living crisis, says report Soaring energy bills and the effect of inflation are affecting families as well as those without children Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022
Apple's New iPhones, Watches Are Coming at a Tough Time for Consumers Apple Inc on Wednesday is expected to unveil a new range of iPhone 14 models and Apple Watches that will test how willing consumers are to upgrade gadgets in the face of inflation and economic gloom. Analysts expect Apple to announce that the latest iPhones can send emergency messages using… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022
Bill on data privacy will be ready 'soon', says Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assured that the new bill on data privacy will be ready "soon" and the Information Technology minister has been diligently working on it. The Times of India · Sep 7, 2022
UK’s broadband firms set for £1.7bn windfall with above-inflation price rises Exclusive: annual bill increases are often several percentage points higher than the January CPI or RPI rate The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022
Plea for new Prime Minister to plug council’s £20m budget gap The town hall has blamed Covid and inflation Manchester Evening News · Sep 7, 2022
Asian shares decline on Wall Street losses, rate worries Asian shares are mostly lower, as pessimism prevailed about higher interest rates ahead and Wall Street continued a slump The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Utah's Evan McMullin upends two-party fight for US Senate Utah's Evan McMullin is emerging as the nation’s most competitive independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
China's export growth sinks in August, imports shrink China’s export growth weakened in August and imports shrank as high energy prices, inflation and anti-virus restrictions weighed on global and Chinese consumer demand The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
With inflation soaring, reliance on credit to meet monthly expenses has increased for 62% in India: Survey NEW DELHI: Soaring inflation in India has pushed up expenses sharply. A survey by fintech major BankBazaar said nearly 62% of people have been relying on credit to meet their daily expenses, while savings have gone down for almost 80% of India's salaried class. The Times of India · Sep 7, 2022
Bangkok Post · Sep 7, 2022 Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to curb inflation risks and ensure a smooth recovery as the economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels late this year or early next year, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 No kerosene, no food, Sri Lanka's fishermen say As the sun rose over Sri Lanka one morning in late August, around a dozen fishermen were laying out their nets on a beach in Mannar, a small island just off the country's northwestern coast, the start of the day's work.
ABC News · Sep 6, 2022 How the latest RBA interest rate rise will impact WA, the most mortgaged state in Australia Data shows WA is the most mortgaged state in the country and has the largest gap between wage growth and inflation, but comparatively low house prices continue to shield sandgropers from further pain as interest rates rise yet again.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Biden touts legislative record as midterms approach The news is filled with stories about investigations into former President Donald Trump and the fallout over the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion
StockNews.com · Sep 6, 2022 2 Vulnerable Social Media Stocks to Get Rid of Now U.S social media ad sales have cooled since last year due to the inflationary backdrop. Moreover, with ad spending expected to slow down next year, we think the social media stocks Twitter (TWTR) and Snap (SNAP) might be avoided now. Read more….
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng: Long-term Liz Truss ally to hold nation’s purse strings The new Chancellor inherits an economy forecasted to plunge into a prolonged recession as inflation soars to eye-watering levels
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022 Cost of living and climate are higher global priorities than Ukraine, poll finds But there remains strong support in many countries for Russian military withdrawal from Ukraine, survey finds
AAP · Sep 6, 2022 GDP lifts 0.9pct in June quarter Real GDP increased by 0.9 per cent for the June quarter and was 3.6 per cent higher over the year to June.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022 Economists predict slowdown for Australian economy as interest rates continue to rise Soaring commodity exports and positive agricultural forecast expected to be balanced by Reserve Bank’s moves to counter inflation
Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022 Inflation pushes minimum wages higher in some states DENVER — Low-wage workers in more than a dozen states — and many more cities — could get unexpectedly large raises next year, thanks to minimum wage increases that will reflect soaring consumer prices.
StockNews.com · Sep 6, 2022 3 Great Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $50 Right Now The stock market has been under pressure amid the high inflation and the Fed’s hawkish tilt. However, the favorable August job report could help the Fed achieve a soft landing. Given this backdrop, we think investors should invest in fundamentally sound stocks The Kroger (KR), Hillenbrand (HI), and Genie Energy…