Universities promise return to ‘pre-pandemic’ level of firsts Universities pledge to bring number of first and 2.1s back into line with 2019 levels. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Committee revises up GDP growth forecast The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has revised up its 2022 GDP growth forecast to at least 2.75%, up from 2.5%, but soaring inflation remains a wild card. Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022
3 MLPs to Pay Attention to in July The stock market has been experiencing a wild swing lately amid rising inflationary pressure and the Fed’s monetary policy tightening. However, fundamentally sound MLPs Suburban Propane (SPH), Höegh LNG Partners (HMLP), and Hess Midstream (HESM) could be a great addition to your watchlist, given the steady income stream they offer.… StockNews.com · Jul 4, 2022
Why are interest rates going up? What does inflation have to do with the Reserve Bank’s decision? Interest rates have just risen, again. But do you understand why? Here's everything you need to know. ABC News · Jul 4, 2022
Biden close to rollback of Chinese tariffs to fight inflation President Joe Biden may announce as soon as this week a rollback of some U.S. tariffs on Chinese consumer goods — as well as a new probe into industrial subsidies that could lead to more duties in strategic areas like technology. Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022
Homeowners warned to expect at least two further rate hikes as repayments soar Cash rate predicted to rise again in August as the RBA attempts to bring down rising inflation The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022
Further rate rise to hit family budgets The Reserve Bank of Australia board lifted the official cash rate to 1.35 per cent, adding to cost pressures on households. AAP · Jul 4, 2022
Higher interest rates may not slow inflation, and central banks are partly to blame The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to raise the cash rate may backfire and cause economic instability The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022
John McDonnell calls for strict price controls on fuel and food basics Former shadow chancellor says a radical response needed to the worst cost of living crisis in a generation The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022
Cost of living crisis 2022: How to cope with the rise in prices Millions of Britons are struggling as the price of everything soars amid rising energy prices and inflation. Kate Ng turns to financial experts for advice on how to deal with it all The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Pick Up This Sturdy Consumer Staple Stock in Times of Trouble Given the growing concerns over the Fed’s hawkish stance to tame the rising inflation and the possibility of the economy tipping into a recession, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally solid consumer staple stock General Mills (GIS). Consumer staples stocks are seen as recession-proof due to the non-cyclical… StockNews.com · Jul 4, 2022
Trump says Ukraine war, inflation wouldn’t happen if he were president Former President Donald Trump also criticized Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney in a series of Truth Social posts. Axios · Jul 4, 2022
Add rent to the rising costs bedeviling small businesses The rent has come due for America’s small businesses and at a very inopportune time The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Germany records first monthly trade deficit since 1991 as inflation soars May’s €1bn deficit came as rising prices, falling demand and supply chain disruption hit industrial base The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022 German leader gathers employers, unions to tackle inflation German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has gathered top employer and labor union representatives at his Berlin office to seek ways of addressing the impact of rising prices while preventing a spiral of inflation in Europe’s biggest economy
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022 Shoppers aghast as Lurpak soars to £7.25 a tub Brits facing soaring prices at supermarkets
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022 Turkey hit with soaring prices as inflation nears 80% Growth in annual prices rose from 73.5% in May to 78.6% in June, but real rate could be double official figure
The New Daily · Jul 4, 2022 ‘Serious financial stress’: Typical mortgage bills tipped to jump $792 by year’s end Home owners are being warned to brace for their third interest rate hike in as many months on Tuesday as the Reserve Bank fights surging inflation.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022 The Standard View: London reels from the body blow of inflation Inflation affects everyone, everywhere, but it hurts some of us more than others. And the bleak truth is that the less well-off and Londoners are affected more than most. The worrying finding of our Ipsos poll is that millions of people would find it “very difficult” to cope with inflation…
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022 Struggle to cope for millions as the big squeeze tightens Exclusive poll reveals extent of cost-of-living crisis
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022 As we head back to the striking Seventies, blame inflation not the unions “Although the Seventies remains a salutary lesson in what can happen, we should not talk ourselves into believing we are inevitably heading for a repeat performance.” So argued Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, back in April. I wonder if he’s having second thoughts. The number of…
ABC News · Jul 4, 2022 Can we avoid a recession? What we can learn from the Kiwis New Zealand property prices have fallen every month this year following a series of punishing interest rate hikes that began last October. So far, the hikes have yet to dent inflation.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022 Retirement on hold for UK’s over-60s as cost of living crisis bites Many older people are now finding they cannot afford to meet basic outgoings. So retirement dates are being scrapped
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022 EasyJet operations chief quits; petrol hits new high; Suez Canal’s record revenues – as it happened EasyJet’s chief operating officer Peter Bellew resigns amid growing anger over flight disruption
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022 Turkish Inflation Seen Above 78% in June, Just Below 70% at End-2022 Turkey's inflation is expected to rise above 78% in June and it was seen declining to just below 70% by end-2022, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as pricing behavior deteriorates across the board due to a weak currency and a loose monetary policy. Inflation has surged since last autumn,…