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South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results

For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…

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Retail’s Perfect Storm: How Inflation And Consumer Slowdown Threaten Discount Stores

Discount retailers are navigating a pivotal moment as inflation bites into their already thin margins, forcing price hikes that alienate their price-sensitive customer base

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Dollar Ends Lower on Yen Strength and Weak US Labor Market News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-week low and finished down by -0.25%. Strength in the yen Thursday undercut the dollar after stronger-than-expected Japanese wage news pushed the yen to a 1-month high against the dollar. The dollar fell to its low Thursday after the US Aug...

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3 Insurance Stocks With High Dividend Yields

Given the insurance companies’ essential role in providing financial protection to our daily lives, one could consider investing in companies like Prudential Financial (PRU), CNA Financial Corp. (CNA), and Lincoln National Corp. (LNC), with high-dividend-yields. These stocks could help investors hedge inflationary pressures by generating a steady income stream. Read…

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Landlord's market as property investor lending swells

Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.

AAP

Even hawkish Federal Reserve bank presidents are ready for a rate cut

"The balance of risks has shifted and I am today giving basically equal attention to the maximum employment objective."

Fortune

No interest rate cut in the near term and you may have to sell your house: key takeaways from RBA governor’s speech

Selling would be bad news for struggling homeowners, but Michele Bullock likely thinks a long period of high inflation would be worse

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Dollar Drops as Weak US Economic News Fuels Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.48%. The dollar retreated Wednesday after the US July trade deficit widened by the most in 2 years. Lower T-note yields Wednesday also weighed on the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US July JOLTS job openings fell more than...

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3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Dividend-paying stocks offer investors a reliable income during volatile markets and can help hedge against inflation, particularly as dividends increase over time. Hence, fundamentally solid dividend stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Verizon Communications (VZ), and Altria Group (MO) could be ideal buy-and-hold candidates. Read more….

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Dollar Retreats on Wide US Trade Deficit and Dovish Job Openings Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.41%. The dollar is retreating today after the US July trade deficit widened by the most in 2 years. Lower T-note yields today are also weighing on the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US July JOLTS job openings...

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Fuel Scarcities, Price Hike Deepen Nigerian Frustrations

After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.

International Business Times

Fed Says US Housing Inflation Likely To Ease In Coming Year

Fed research paper stated that that US housing inflation may likely drop in the coming year.

International Business Times

Priti Patel repeats call for Tory members to have more say in running party after defeat in leadership race – as it happened

Former home secretary finishes behind Mel Stride with Robert Jenrick leading the contest at this stage

The Guardian - UK

This is the weakest economy outside of a recession. Here’s what the GDP figures show

The latest national accounts show the Australian economy is struggling. It’s what you would expect after the sharpest series of interest rate rises on record, and is more or less what the Reserve Bank was trying to achieve to bring down inflation.

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Commodity Market Roundup: August’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodities are global assets that feed, power, and shelter people worldwide. Wholesale commodity prices are a critical factor in determining inflationary pressures.

Fortune

Kamala Harris is wrong. American economic history is replete with failed price control policies

Price controls fail to meet the hope of their advocates because such policies don't address the root causes and introduce unintended consequences.

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Fed Chair Declares Victory Over Inflation Surge

Federal Reserve's success in managing inflation faces public skepticism over high prices.

The Independent UK

The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering

When Jerome Powell delivered a high-profile speech last month, the Federal Reserve chair came the closest he ever had to declaring that the inflation surge that gripped the nation for three painful years was now essentially defeated

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Could the US Government Fiscal Year-End Fund Your Trading Account?

The US government's fiscal year significantly impacts financial markets because the federal budget process influences economic policy, government spending, and fiscal stability. As the fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, market participants closely monitor budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, and funding decisions, which can create uncertainty and…

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Workers Say Plant Eligible for $2 Billion in Public Funds Is Union Busting

Eos’ Pittsburgh-area battery plant got subsidies aimed at “good clean jobs.” Its workers say they’re getting fired for unionizing.

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Could the US Government's Fiscal Year End Fund Your Trading Account?

Salon

It's not the economy, stupid

Voters are convinced Trump's economy was better, despite the evidence — and now the numbers are getting worse

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Australians don’t need to be told high interest rates are ‘smashing’ the economy, but is there an alternative?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers mightn’t have expected his weekend comment – made ahead of expected low growth figures later this week – that interest rate rises were “smashing” the Australian economy to set off the reaction it has. After all, it’s been something of a Chalmers mantra.

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After working for the RBA for 30 years, here’s how I’d make it more accountable

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?

AAP

Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite

Australia is expected to post its slowest annual economic growth rate outside of the pandemic lockdowns since the 1990s as inflation persists.

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