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The cost of living is surging, so why will the RBA add to it by raising interest rates?

The Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to start raising interest rates next Tuesday. But why would it add increased interest costs to household budgets at a time when Australians are struggling with a surging cost of living? Michael Janda explains the economics behind it.

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Inflation sparks power price hike debate

Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.

AAP

Factory output unexpecedly dips in March

Thailand's factory output unexpectedly dipped in March as higher inflation started to affect industry, while the Russia-Ukraine war remains a key risk, the industry ministry said on Thursday.

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Mired in scandal, Boris Johnson has no answers for the country's problems

As he tries to move on from party-gate, the Prime Minister lacks ideas, plans and the will to help the nation out of crisis, writes Liam Thorp

Liverpool Echo

Inflation shock, rate rise risk jolt Australia PM's election campaign

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday blamed the war in Ukraine and COVID-related supply chain disruptions for a record rise in living costs which could jeopardise his chances of winning a national election to be held within weeks.

Reuters

Live blog: Coalition face economic trouble over increased inflation

The Prime Minister is still campaigning in Queensland today as pressure mounts on the increased inflation rate.

Newcastle Herald

Federal election: Leaders clash over cost of living as record inflation becomes key election issue

Record inflation and cost-of-living pressures continued to dominate the campaign trail, as the major parties took their election pitches to Sydney and Cairns.

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EXCLUSIVE: Looking For A Recession- And Inflation-Resistant Investment? Try Strip Clubs And Sports Bars

RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: RICK) continues to grow and expand in the adult entertainment, restaurant and bar industry.

Benzinga

FPO slashes growth on energy outlook

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its 2022 economic growth forecast to an average of 3.5% from 4.0%, mainly because of the Russia-Ukraine war and its effect on domestic energy prices, says FPO director Pornchai Thiraveja.

Bangkok Post

Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

The Guardian - AU

Cost of living: Five supermarket hacks that can cut hundreds off your shopping bill

With inflation at an all-time high, everyone is looking for ways to save money

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Here's Why Choice Hotels is a Top Pick for the Rest of the Year...

Choice Hotels (CHH) is one of the top hotel stocks due to its unique business model which ensures high margins. Additionally, travel stocks will benefit from pent-up demand for travel in the coming quarters.

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Timeline: Week nine of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

2 Stocks to Avoid with the Fed Determined to Crush Inflation

Since high inflation is expected to continue longer than expected, the Fed plans to raise interest rates aggressively this year to curb inflationary pressures. Given the possibility of these interest rate hikes dragging the stock market down further, we think it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak and overvalued…

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn on UK oil and gas windfall tax

The chancellor says nothing is off the table but fellow Tory ministers remain dismissive of idea

Daily Mirror

Millions of Brits skip meals or eat out of date food as cost of living soars

A Daily Mirror survey found that one in four people responded to higher prices by eating food past its best-before date. Food and drink price inflation hit a near decade high of 5.9% in March

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Will Grocery Prices Remain Elevated Throughout 2022?

Multi-decade high inflation is reflected in consumer staples like grocery items. While grocery prices are expected to rise further, an inelastic demand should help grocery retailers stay afloat by passing on the rising costs to consumers. In this article, I am going to discuss how inflation is expected to treat…

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The Australian inflation rate gives the lie to Morrison’s claims of strong economic management

Workers’ ability to buy things with their wages is little different from when Tony Abbott took office in September 2013

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Business pressured by rising costs: ABS

A new survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found well over half of businesses are under pressure from rising costs.

The Guardian - AU

Mortgage holders in outer suburbs could face ‘huge cliff’ as inflation and rates rise, experts say

Inflation jumped in March, sparking expectations of a cash rate rise before the election, and concerns for mortgage holders

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine War to Curb Central Asian Economy, Oil Cushions Middle East, Says IMF

The war in Ukraine will sharply reduce economic growth in the Central Asian region in 2022, although higher oil prices will lessen the impact for the Middle East and North Africa, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. Both regions will still feel the effect of surging commodity prices, and…

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3 Low-Priced Stocks with Solid Upside

Heightened inflationary pressures, aggressive interest rate increases, geopolitical instability, and the resurgence of COVID-19 cases have triggered a market correction. Given the increased market volatility, investing in companies with attractive valuations and significant upside potential could be wise. Thus, we believe the fundamentally sound yet cheap stocks of ARC Document…

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Martin Lewis warns half a million workers on minimum wage are being underpaid

The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a guide to help employees check they are being paid properly

The Guardian - UK

Slashing food tariffs will not fix UK’s cost of living crisis, warns farmers’ union

NFU president responds to reports ministers are considering lowering import taxes to stem inflation

The Independent UK

Half of public think less of Rishi Sunak over partygate and cost of living – poll

The public is split on whether the Chancellor is doing a good job, but half feel less positive about him than they did a year ago.

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