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Sri Lanka's national consumer price inflation at 53.6% in Feb

Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) rose 53.6% in February on the year, after a rise of 53.2% in January, the statistics department of the debt-stricken country said on Tuesday.

Reuters

To prevent more bank runs, the Fed should pause rate hikes

Inflation is receding, albeit slowly, so there’s no reason to risk more financial tumult. Will the central bank see it that way?

The Guardian - US

Low-income households urged to switch to broadband social tariff to beat price hikes starting next month

Millions of broadband and mobile phone bills are set to rise higher than the rate of inflation in less than two weeks.

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Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

Worry about immigration has risen by 75% but almost twice as many people said inflation is a major concern, the Ipsos survey revealed.

The Independent UK

DHL forecasts growth in international trade to stall

International trade growth is forecast to stagnate this year as countries have raised interest rates to combat surging inflation, leading to a worldwide economic slowdown, says global logistics company DHL.

Bangkok Post

US aid worker and French journalist held hostage in Sahel region released

In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamist extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted almost two years ago, have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital.…

France 24

Coca-Cola Stock: Time to Buy More or Tap Out?

Amid high inflation and rising interest rates, beverage giant Coca-Cola's (KO) 60-year-old dividend-paying record makes it a safe haven for investors. However, the stock has declined 5.6% year-to-date. So, should you buy the stock now? Read more to find out.

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The Fed’s ‘stress tests’ were supposed to save banks from the exact crisis now engulfing markets. Here’s how they were so spectacularly wrong

“What the Fed saw as the big potential threats didn’t materialize, and the threat that did materialize they didn’t see coming,” says Thomas Hogan, a senior fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

Fortune

Northumbria Police to cut more than 100 PCSO jobs as force faces £12m inflation crisis

The force said it will try to redeploy staff who are at risk to fill other vacant roles

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Get Your Shopping Done With These 2 Grocery Stocks

Following the recent bank failures, the Fed stands at policy crossroads, weighing strong economic data against jittery capital markets. Amid an inflationary environment, grocery stocks tend to fare better than others, given an inelastic demand for their goods. Hence, quality grocery stocks Walmart (WMT) and Costco Wholesale (COST) could be…

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3 Stocks to Buy Now That Are Worth Every Penny

Over the past year, the central bank has raised interest rates eight times to control inflation, which is still well above its 2% goal. The recent collapse of the financial system further complicates the Fed’s efforts in its fight against stubborn inflation. Amid this, it could be wise to invest…

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3 Highly Rated Blue-Chip Stocks for Your Portfolio

Despite a drop in inflation, recent developments have been concerning. Moreover, the Fed is in a dilemma of stabilizing the banking industry or fighting inflation. With uncertainty looming over the stock market, high-quality blue-chip stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Coca-Cola (KO), and AbbVie (ABBV) could be solid additions to your…

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Elizabeth Warren says Jerome Powell has 'failed' at both of his jobs and shouldn't be Fed chair

Powell's handling of the economy and banking regulations has left a lot to be desired for some critics.

Fortune

3 Stocks to Buy With Less Than $10

The recent collapse of two banks and growing uncertainty about the Fed’s next rate hike amid the strong economic data releases fueled a broad market sell-off lately. However, a volatile market environment offers an attractive opportunity to invest in quality stocks ADT (ADT), Viatris (VTRS), and trivago (TRVG) at reasonable…

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Interest rates: why the Federal Reserve and Bank of England should still raise them (a bit)

What will the Federal Reserve and Bank of England do with benchmark interest rates in the wake of the banking crisis? Traditionally, controlling inflation has been the prime mandate of central banks.

The Independent UK

Fed's tough challenge: Confront inflation and bank jitters

Still grappling with persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve faces an entirely new — and in some ways conflicting — challenge as it meets to consider interest rates this week: How to restore calm to a nervous banking system

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3 Stocks to Remove From Your Watchlist

The recent bank failures have stoked fears of financial instability, and the Fed is widely expected to opt for a small or no rate hike this week. With fears of an economic downturn on the horizon, it could be wise for investors to remove fundamentally weak stocks Plug Power (PLUG),…

Tribune News Service

How much a $100,000 salary is actually worth across America

For many, reaching a six-figure salary is a watershed moment, yet it’s an illusory milestone: In reality, your take-home pay is much lower after taxes and factoring in the sky-high cost of living in many major cities. That’s especially true with slowing wage gains and nearly two years of persistent…

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Worst bank turmoil since 2008 means Federal Reserve is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't in decision over interest rates

The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal decision on March 22, 2023: whether to continue its aggressive fight against inflation or put it on hold.

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns prices are unlikely to get cheaper - even if inflation keeps falling

Martin Lewis warned that if inflation does eventually come down, then it sadly won't likely lead to prices dropping too as he appeared at the Ideal Home Show last week

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis warns food bills may never drop down to what they were

Cost of living rocketed across UK during 2021 and 2022, with inflation still extraordinarily high

The Independent UK

British workers ‘£11,000 worse off a year’ as wages fail to keep up with costs

Resolution Foundation says typical UK household income has fallen further behind Germany, with the gap at £4,000

The Independent UK

Tories oversaw longest and deepest squeeze of family budgets in history, TUC says

Pay failing to keep up with inflation has been key in driving down household disposable income

The Independent UK

TUC: Tories have presided over longest and deepest squeeze of family budgets

Pay failing to keep up with inflation has been key in driving down household disposable income, the union organisation said.

The New Daily

Minister coy on inflation-linked minimum wage rise

Katy Gallagher is yet to indicate whether the government would advocate for a minimum wage increase that delivered a real rise amid high inflation.

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