The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Nigerians feel the pinch as food prices continue to spiral. There aren't easy solutions

Nigeria is grappling with rising food prices, as reflected in the spike in inflation. The annual inflation rate accelerated for a sixth straight month to 19.64% in July 2022, the highest rate since January 2017. The Conversation Africa asked economist Ndubisi Nwokoma about the spike, and what steps government can…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

What was life like the last time inflation was this high in 1982?

Margaret Thatcher had been almost three years into her first term as prime minister

Manchester Evening News · Aug 21, 2022

Sainsbury's pint of milk breaks £1 threshold for first time as cost of living soars

The cost of living is soaring with shoppers in Sainsbury's noticing that a pint of milk in their smaller shops are in fact more expensive compared to their larger stores as inflation hits a 40-year high

Edinburgh Live · Aug 21, 2022

Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger

It's almost six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the consequences are posing a devastating threat to the global economy

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022

The Observer view on Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak’s tax cut promises

The Conservative leadership contenders are blind to the dire lack of investment in a crumbling UK

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

Inflation a 'priority' for summit

Boosting wages and profits without adding to inflationary pressures will be high on the agenda at the Albanese government's jobs and skills summit.

AAP · Aug 21, 2022

Climate bill animates tight Minnesota congressional races

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democrats facing competitive races are counting on a massive new climate package to help their political chances as they brace for GOP opposition this fall.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

US economy flashes signals of hope and concern in mixed data

WASHINGTON — Data this week generated a mixed report card of the U.S. economy, showing both resilience in the face of high inflation and signs of troubles ahead.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Price of a pint of of beer in London surging towards £14, according to analysis

A pint of beer in London is on track to hit £14 in just two and a half years if inflation and energy costs continue to surge, new research predicts.Higher energy costs, wages and supply chain issues have meant businesses have been forced to pass on costs to customers with…

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2022

Why the Stock Market Winning Streak Ended on a Sour Note...

The 4 week winning streak for stocks ended Friday on our sour note. Not only did the S&P 500 (SPY) tumble -1.29%, but the recent market leaders endured even worse results: -2.07% for Russell 2000 and -2.01% for tech laden Nasdaq. What does this mean for stock prices in the…

StockNews.com · Aug 20, 2022