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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

It might be tempting to blame inflation on profits, but the reality is still about high demand and short supply

Despite the latest inflation figures for New Zealand coming in slightly lower than expected by many economists, the rate remains stubbornly high. At 6.7% for the year to March 2023, the inflation rate is more than double the Reserve Bank’s target range of 1-3%.

The Conversation

NHS 'one of most important issues in UK', say almost a third of Brits

The poll of 1,000 British adults found concern about inflation is still the most pressing issue

Wales Online

Prezzo to shut 46 UK restaurants, putting 810 jobs at risk

Full list of site closures in England and Scotland as Italian food chain blames inflation for decision

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OPINION - Britain’s fight against inflation has so far been cowardly and ahistorical

The case in favour of rapidly falling inflation in the UK hinged on the idea that energy prices would, at some point, collapse. You’d have thought therefore that headline inflation would already be down quite some way.

Evening Standard

Sudan’s Treasury Risks Losing $2 Billion in Gold Revenues

Sudanese economists have warned that the prolongation of the war will afflict the Sudanese economy with huge losses and increase the average inflation rate, which has already reached 600 percent. Sudanese Economist Dr. Muhammad Al-Nayer estimated that the suspension of operations at the Khartoum airport to have disrupted 5 percent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Longevity: The Retirement Problem No One Is Discussing

Many people saving for retirement fail to take into account how living longer will affect how much they’ll need once they stop working. What should they do?

Kiplinger

Do your homework if you want to grab rising savings rates

Inflation has brought some good news – for savers. But the best deals may not be around for long

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RBA review has ‘opened the door’ to moving away from inflation focus, panellist says

Renee Fry-McKibbin says panel considered ‘a lot of alternative frameworks’ but decision on shift would fall to future reviews

The Guardian - AU

ASX ends lower ahead of Anzac Day and inflation data — as it happened

The ASX has lost ground as miners have weighed on the market. Investors are awaiting the latest inflation numbers which are out on Wednesday.

ABC News

PM to kick off business conference aimed at boosting UK’s economic growth

Rishi Sunak said the Business Connect event would bring the UK’s biggest companies and investors together for ‘meaningful dialogue’.

The Independent UK

'People are suffering': Food stamp woes worsen Alaska hunger

Thousands of Alaskans who depend on government assistance have waited months for food stamp benefits, exacerbating a hunger crisis laid bare by the pandemic, inflation and the remnants of a typhoon

The Independent UK

The criticisms behind the Reserve Bank review's recommendations for a new board, updated mandate

The Reserve Bank review wants to remove economic prosperity as an objective of monetary policy, with some economists arguing house prices and household debt are outside its domain.

ABC News

Surging food prices a risk to managing down inflation

Shares in The Warehouse Group slumped to a new low in the face of recession fears, but there are hopes the Red Shed's increased grocery sales will give Kiwi more competitive food prices. Andrew Patterson reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

UK inflation will fall rapidly, says ex-Bank of England economist

‘Pretty much nailed on’ that the rate will halve in next six months, according to Andy Haldane

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Food for thought: why isn’t the UK government focusing on soaring grocery prices?

Ministers should aim to support households and bolster Britain’s often overlooked supply chain

The Guardian - UK

Britain has an obesity crisis. We won’t solve it until we start listening to ‘nanny’

In failing to regulate the food sector, successive governments have allowed industry giants to flood the market with products that make us ill

AAP

Inflation data to set the scene for next cash rate call

There will be a lot riding on the quarterly inflation figures as the Reserve Bank board tries to determine if it's done enough to rein in rising prices.

Evening Standard

Labour calls for cut to business rate and subsidised energy bills amid cost of living crisis

Labour is calling on ministers to cut business rates for small retailers and subsidise energy bills for food manufacturers in a bid to bring down the cost of everyday items on shop shelves.

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The Independent UK

Labour calls for rates cut and energy subsidies to ease food price rises

The party said food prices overall were growing 50% faster in Britain than elsewhere in the G7.

StockNews.com

These 3 Retail Stocks Are Declining in April

From supply chain issues to changing consumer behavior, retail stocks are feeling the impact of the current economic climate. Retail companies SIGNA Sports United (SSU), Conn's, Inc. (CONN), and Digital Brands Group (DBGI)) are experiencing a decline in April that could signal a rough road ahead of them. Read more….

Tribune News Service

Ford’s F-150 leaves tough choices for buyers seeking EV tax credits

Americans love a Ford pickup truck; it’s one of the few constants of the car business. So it was a huge win on Tuesday when Ford’s F-150 Lightning became one of just 10 vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 in tax breaks laid out by the US Inflation Reduction…

The Independent UK

Argentina's President Fernández won't seek reelection

Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández announced Friday he won’t seek reelection for a second term this year, a decision that follows months of infighting among the ruling coalition as it grapples with a fragile economy and galloping inflation

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3 Stocks Flashing Sell Signals

Amid fears of an impending recession, consumer spending could take the backseat putting further pressure on consumer-facing stocks. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to avoid fundamentally weak stocks Roku (ROKU), Vinco Ventures (BBIG), and AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) this month. These stocks are F (Strong Sell) rated…

Daily Record

New calls to raise Local Housing Allowance in-line with inflation to help private tenants with cost of living

A new petition proposes increasing rates by 10.1% to help offset rising rent costs in the private housing sector.

Birmingham Post

Midlands insolvencies up a third on last year due to inflation, energy bills and interest rate rises

However corporates in general have fared much better than the doom and gloom predicted in 2022

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