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Inflation is pinching Hungary's popular Christmas markets. $23 sausage dog, anyone?

A cost-of-living crisis in Hungary is on display at the country's popular Christmas markets

The Independent UK

Gen Z are scaling back on eating out because they have ‘menu anxiety:’ They’re too scared to talk to waiters and inflation-bloated bills freak them out

Almost 40% of GenZ customers said they simply wouldn't go out for dinner if they couldn't check the menu first.

Fortune

'Shock therapy' for Argentina's economy: Milei devalues peso by more than 50%

Just days after the inauguration of new president Javier Milei, Argentina's economy minister has announced a dramatic devaluation of the country's currency in an attempt to tackle triple-digit inflation. Also, undocumented workers in France are concerned about the government's plans to tighten measures against them. Plus, Netflix has released almost…

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Stocks Tread Water Before the Open as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision and U.S. PPI Data

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.11% this morning as investors geared up for the Federal Reserve’s last interest rate decision of the year while also awaiting the release of key U.S. PPI data.

Barchart

Amid Argentina's Currency Woes, Expert Santiago Siri Lauds the Potential of Bitcoin

Milei leans towards dollarization as a solution to address inflation; Santiago Siri says the new President is "missing a tremendous opportunity"

Latin Times

Stocks Tread Water Before the Open as Fed Rate Decision Looms, U.S. PPI Data in Focus

Barchart

How Finances Can Improve for Retirees — and the Next Two Generations

Hypothetical retirees from 2017 are in much better financial shape today, thanks to annuities and higher interest rates. Their kids and grandkids stand to also reap the benefits.

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Modi's guarantee is guarantee of inflation: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress on December 13 slammed the government over “skyrocketing prices” of essential commodities, saying “Modi’s guarantee is the guarantee of inflation”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completely failed to control inflation and they keep raising various issues to hide this “failure”.

The Hindu

There's a 'silver lining' to China's 'deflationary cloud'—they can 'export' lower prices to the West in a win-win scenario, according to Société Générale's Albert Edwards

“The ‘West’ wants lower inflation, while China (and Japan) wants higher inflation. There is a deal to be done and maybe all parties can benefit," Edwards wrote.

Fortune

UK families to spend over £1,800 this Christmas as costs triple in last 30 years

The analysis of a basket of 24 costs associated with the festive season saw an average price rise that is 93 per cent above the rate of inflation

The Independent UK

Argentina Devalues Peso, Unveils Measures To Avoid 'Hyperinflation'

The government of President Javier Milei announced cuts to generous state subsidies and a halt to all new public construction projects.

Latin Times

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of the Fed's decision on interest rates

Asian shares are mixed ahead a decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates

The Independent UK

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly as households feel squeeze

GDP fell by 0.3% in October as Bank of England prepares to keep interest rates on hold

The Guardian - UK

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

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Federal Reserve may shed light on prospects for rate cuts in 2024 while keeping key rate unchanged

Will the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate sometime next year — and, if so, by how much

The Guardian - AU

Myefo 2023: what’s in Labor’s end-of-year budget outlook and what does it mean for you?

Slashing infrastructure projects and limiting spending while raising tax receipts are some of the ways the federal government hopes to curb inflation

The Conversation

There's a glimmer of hope in the mid-year budget update, but inflation is still a big challenge

The federal government knows people are doing it tough. Inflation and interest rate pressures have put the cost-of-living at the forefront of voters’ minds.

AAP

NZ government's first law to reform Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank has been ordered to focus on fighting inflation - and not maximising employment - by the New Zealand coalition government.

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International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed After US Inflation Data As Fed Decision Looms

Markets were mixed Wednesday after an unremarkable US inflation report tempered expectations for an interest rate cut early next year, with attention moving to the Federal Reserve's policy statement later in the day.

International Business Times

US Fed Pause Expected Amid Flurry Of Rate Decisions

The US Federal Reserve will likely hold its key lending rate at a 22-year high on Wednesday -- the first of a series of crucial central bank decisions this week.

The Conversation

US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden

The United States general election will be held on November 5 2024. In early 2024, there are Democratic and Republican presidential nominating contests that will elect delegates to the parties’ nominating conventions. These conventions, in July (for Republicans) and August (Democrats) officially select their parties’ presidential candidates.

The Guardian - AU

Myefo 2023: Australia’s federal budget on track for wafer-thin $1.1bn deficit

Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook reveals $12.8bn improvement in budget bottom line due to strong labour market and commodity prices

International Business Times

US Fed Kicks Off Rate Meeting With Another Pause Expected

The US Federal Reserve began a two-day interest rate meeting Tuesday at which policymakers are widely expected to hold rates steady for a third straight meeting as they continue the fight against high inflation.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Markets Take CPI Report in Stride Ahead of Fed Meeting

The three major benchmarks notched 52-week intraday highs after inflation data mostly matched forecasts.

Fortune

Surprise: Wage growth has actually outpaced the crushing inflation over the past 2.5 years, according to the JEC Democrats

National average wages and salaries grew by nearly $15,000 from January 2021 to October 2023, according to the JEC Democrats.

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