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Councils forced to consider asset sales as insurance premiums go through roof

The three 'i's of inflation, interest and now insurance hikes of up to 56% are tipping local authorities into an unprecedented cashflow crisis. Some are leaving halls, pools and libraries uninsured – or looking to sell them off. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Rising food prices may undo recent respite from inflation

Consumer price inflation (CPI) had, however, risen to a three-month high of 4.8% in June owing to a spurt in food prices.

The Hindu

What Is Deflation?

Deflation worries are ramping up as prices fall following a lengthy period of persistent inflation. Here, we take a closer look at what deflation is and if investors should worry.

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Kwasi Kwarteng reveals he has been hit by aftershock of his own budget

Former chancellor says his tracker mortgage has gone up ‘a great deal’ but denies responsibility

The Independent UK

Tesco shopper stunned at food price rises after finding old 1997 receipt

The entire grocery bill was only £27.26 and a far cry from the soaring grocery bills in 2023

The Independent UK

Is Germany’s great economy sinking into ‘slowcession’?

Key data this week will offer a hint as to whether the eurozone’s powerhouse can shake off recent stagnation

The Guardian - UK

August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall

The Independent UK

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Help with UK energy bills unlikely this winter, suggests Grant Shapps

Energy secretary says government wants to focus on cutting taxes once inflation falls

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Move Lower After a Rocky Week of Trading

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.26%. Amazon.com is up +9% after reporting earnings. However, gains...

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Consumers Spending More, Still Reeling from Inflation: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Consumers are shopping more during major online sales, but While total sales are up, the average purchase cost dipped.

Kiplinger

Are These 3 Tech Stocks Good Buys for August?

As cooling inflation improves market sentiments, rapid digitization of business operations and the growing usage of advanced technologies are bolstering the demand for tech services. But are quality tech service providers Box, Inc. (BOX), NetScout Systems (NTCT), and GigaCloud Technology (GCT) good buys this month? Let’s find out….

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The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost

U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession.

WEKU

Top 3 Consumer Stocks to Own in August

The consumer goods industry has been steadily sailing through strong macroeconomic headwinds. Given the current market backdrop of falling inflation, adding fundamentally robust consumer goods stocks Kimberly-Clark de México (KCDMY), Ennis, Inc. (EBF), and Acme United Corp. (ACU) to your portfolios could be wise. Continue reading….

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Fears of food inflation rise as UK harvests hit by cool, wet summer

Farmers warn wheat, oilseed rape, potatoes and other crops have been affected after wettest July on record

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Jobs Report Shows Pace of Hiring Slowed in July: What the Experts Are Saying

A mixed jobs report should keep the Fed on track to leave interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, experts say.

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Stocks Rally as Bond Yields Fall on Smaller U.S. Payrolls and Fed Comments

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher. A smaller-than-expected increase...

The Conversation

UK interest rates: crashing the economy is no way to bring down inflation

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates once again to 5.25%, mirroring similar moves by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The fact that the UK is still suffering from high inflation – higher than either the US or eurozone – made another rate rise appear…

Fortune

How Aflac helps its employees deal with inflation’s toll on mental health

Inflation and higher interest rates put a toll on employee mental health, an Aflac report finds.

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The Guardian - UK

Hopes of ‘soft landing’ as US jobs growth slows; UK economy caught ‘in low-growth trap’ – as it happened

Fewer jobs created last month than expected, but economists hope the US can avoid recession

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed ahead of US jobs update following British rate hike

Asian stocks markets are mixed ahead of a U.S. jobs update that could influence interest rate plans after Britain’s central bank raised a key rate

The Independent UK

Why have interest rates gone up, what does it mean and will they come down?

Today the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to increase the base interest rate from 5% to 5.25%

The Independent UK

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says interest rates a ‘hammer blow for working people’

Rachel Reeves says rise in base rates did not need to happen as government targets halving inflation

The Independent UK

August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall

The Guardian - AU

RBA predicts weaker economy for the rest of 2023 as cost of living pummels households

The Reserve Bank’s latest update predicts wage growth to remain steady but rent inflation will increase

Kiplinger

Workers Continue to Favor 401(k) Plans Amid Economic Worries

Inflation and market volatility are seen as obstacles to saving for a comfortable retirement, study shows.

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