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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards

The Independent UK

If Treasury forecasts are right, it could be a decade before Australia is ‘back in black’

After two successive surpluses, the federal budget will be back in deficit in 2024–25, according to the much-anticipated budget update released on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Five things Myefo tells us about the state of the Australian economy

The economy’s rebound won’t be as strong as anticipated and more government rebates seem to be pencilled for the coming year

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Federal budget $27bn in the red and won’t return to balance for a decade, Myefo forecasts

Budget downgrade blamed on Australian economy being hit harder than anticipated by higher interest rates, cost of living pressures and global uncertainty

The Guardian - AU

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Set to Thrive in 2025

The consumer discretionary market is flourishing, driven by cooling inflation, rising income levels, and improving consumer confidence. As consumer spending surges amid holiday shopping, buying top consumer discretionary stocks Amazon.com (AMZN), The TJX Companies (TJX), and Travel + Leisure (TNL) could be ideal. Read more.

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UK inflation likely to rise again as cigarette and petrol prices tick up

The Office for National Statistics will announce the latest monthly Consumer Prices Index reading on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

A former Fed president says she would not cut interest rates this week, but she expects the central bank will anyway

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.

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Trump Pitches A Complete U-Turn On Federal Support For EVs

As Biden's presidential term comes to an end, the torch is being placed back into Trump's hands for the next four years. The incoming administration's transition team is readying a sweeping set of policy changes that are more akin to a U-Turn than fostering progress, and a huge focus of…

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3 Dividend Leaders Set for Strong Growth in 2025

Dividend growth stocks provide a stable return that offsets inflation and reduces portfolio volatility; the stocks on this list are must-have names.

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Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate new tax cuts in 2025, it’s worth gleaning lessons from the president-elect’s first set of…

The Conversation

Bank set to hold rates as wage growth rises for first time in more than a year

Official figures showed regular earnings growth rose by more than expected, to 5.2% in the three months to October.

Evening Standard

Filing Season Nears: Updated Tax Brackets For 2024, 2025 Revealed

Standard deductions, AMT exemptions, and other tax provisions will be impacted by the inflation adjustments that the IRS has announced for the 2025 tax year. Find more about the modifications and how your taxes can be impacted.

International Business Times

Britain’s bumper pay rises show inflation is tricky to shift

Labour market figures do not yet show effects of Rachel Reeves’s tax rises on employers in the budget

The Guardian - UK

The fiscal update is no Christmas present for the government – but signs of a slow recovery are there

After a slow economic year, many New Zealanders are eyeing 2025 with uncertainty but also a degree cautious optimism. Interest rates are dropping and unemployment rates remain below expectations.

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If You Want To Be A Winner, Change Your Nasdaq Market Philosophy Now!

The Nasdaq market is a fast-moving battlefield where success favors those who adapt and innovate. Are your investment strategies keeping up with the ever-evolving trends, or are you stuck in the past? In this article, we'll reveal a breakthrough tactic that top investors use to crush the competition and secure…

Fortune

Inflation and return to office are so bad that Americans welcome mysterious drones

In response to drones, many are joking that they'd welcome aliens if it means a break from office commutes and paying bills.

International Business Times

Future Interest Rate Cuts Could Be On Hold As Inflation Remains Stubborn

The Federal Reserve announced that they're cutting their benchmark rate by a quarter-point, 4.75% to about 4.3%, when their meeting ends Wednesday.

MarketBeat

Top 3 Stocks for Safe Returns Now and Into Next Year

As 2024 comes to an end, some topics and issues might cause some volatility to start in 2025, making these safe stocks a must-have.

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"I'm struggling to see the value of this thing. Is it actually overpriced or is there something I'm missing?": Why is the Teenage Engineering OP-XY so expensive?

Teenage Engineering provoked the wrath of the synth community with the release of its $2299 OP-XY. We take a look at why people are so enraged, why the device is priced so highly, and whether it's actually worth the cash

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Fed Expected To Signal Fewer Rate Cuts In 2025

Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts amid persistent inflation and economic uncertainty.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year as well as the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and…

International Business Times

Lagarde Says ECB Will Continue To Cut Interest Rates

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated

Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting

The Guardian - UK

Five ways to help fix the criminal justice system in England and Wales

Ideas from investing in the basics to adopting a holistic defence model could help to eliminate court backlogs

Fortune

Inside the FOMC: Boston Fed President Susan Collins on changing her mind, teamwork, and the alchemy behind the base rate

"It's important for people to understand the role of the FOMC or monetary policy at the Federal Reserve because of the importance of price stability and maximum employment for people's everyday lives," Collins told Fortune.

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