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Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank's job

Australia's consumer prices have risen 5.2 per cent in the latest figures, with fuel, housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.

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Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan to lead Victoria; surging petrol prices fuel inflation; and the US government sues Amazon

Labor MPs elect Jacinta Allan to be premier, replacing the retiring Daniel Andrews

The Guardian - AU

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street retreat deepens

Shares in Asia are mostly higher, shrugging off a sharp decline on Wall Street that took benchmarks back to where they were in June

The Independent UK

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September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK

October dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Lower Energy Price Cap coming into effect this autumn but stubborn inflation means further interest rate hike likely to continue to place strain on mortgage holders

The Independent UK

UK economy ‘will shrink for two years as eurozone and US grow’

Thinktank chief and former Bank MPC member gloomy about stubborn inflation and labour shortages

The Guardian - UK

How stereotyping increases during economic crises

It’s been almost exactly 15 years since Lehmann Brothers declared bankruptcy, marking the height of the financial crisis. Since then, we’ve entered the era of the “polycrisis” – where several catastrophic events are happening at once. We’re dealing with the aftermath of a pandemic, a war in Ukraine, extreme weather…

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Universities and students in Kentucky feeling the sting of inflation

Inflation continues to be a problem across Kentucky. It is hitting more than just individuals, colleges and universities are also feeling the sting.

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Macron is pushing Europe into $900 billion fight with China

The European Union’s new, tougher approach to China is being shaped by French concerns that Beijing’s trade practices have started to pose a critical threat to core industries.

The Times of India

Scientists estimate how many lives cost of living crisis may have claimed in UK

‘The mortality impacts of inflation and real-terms income reduction are likely to be large and negative’

The Independent UK

The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced.

The Conversation

Plan to boost employment labelled 'missed opportunity'

The Albanese government's employment white paper has been called a missed opportunity to curb inflation while bringing down unemployment.

AAP

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK

October dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Lower Energy Price Cap coming into effect this autumn but stubborn inflation means further interest rate hike likely to continue to place strain on mortgage holders

The Independent UK

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Inflation expectations tick up as petrol prices lift

There's been a dip in in consumer confidence as rising petrol prices nudge inflation expectations, which could be of note to the Reserve Bank.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s cost of living crisis will cause thousands of premature deaths, study says

Study in the journal BMJ Public Health suggests premature deaths will rise 6.5% this year

Barchart

Stocks Mixed as Global Bond Yields Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.26%. Stocks are mixed, with the S&P 500 earlier in the day falling to a 3-1/2 month...

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Offshore wind: a perfect storm of inflation and policy uncertainty risks derailing the UK's main hope for a low-carbon future

In what many have deemed a disaster, the UK government’s latest auction for renewable power – an annual attempt to incentivise private sector investment in a range of power sources – has failed to bring forward any new offshore wind projects. Consequently, the government’s own target of achieving 50 gigawatts…

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Inflation: I've been analysing the Bank of England's forecasts over the past two years – here's how they got it wrong

The Bank of England (BoE) has been strongly criticised for failing to predict the surge in inflation. Had it done so, it could have reacted more quickly and prevented inflation from rising as high as 11% in autumn 2022.

The Independent UK

Interest rates will stay high 'as long as necessary,' the European Central Bank's leader says

The head of the European Central Bank says interest rates will stay high enough to restrict business activity for “as long as necessary” to beat back inflation because upward pressure on prices “remains strong.”

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Lower on Concern about Hawkish Global Central Banks

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.32%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.33%. Stock index futures this morning are mildly lower, following losses in European stocks, on speculation global central banks will keep interest rates higher for longer to...

The Guardian - UK

Brighton Pier owner hit by spending slowdown and bad weather

Weekend rail strikes also hit revenues as boss blames ‘persistent high inflation’ for losses

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.25%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.27% this morning as the benchmark U.S. 10-year yield rose toward a 15-year high, while market participants looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge as well as speeches from…

The Independent UK

Why the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households

The Guardian - UK

HS2 may end up as ‘total waste of money’, warns IFS thinktank – as it happened

Comments from Paul Johnson of Institute of Fiscal Studies come as Downing Street hints at delay to work on second phase of rail link

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