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Wednesday briefing: Why the UK’s inflation rate just came down to 8.7%

In today’s newsletter: It’s good news – but the figure is still a bit higher than expected, even as energy costs decline. As the latest data is released, we look at its ongoing impact – and what it means for you

The Guardian - UK

Inflation drops below 10% for first time in eight months

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) - the headline measure of inflation - dropped to 8.7 per cent in April from 10.1 per cent in March

Evening Standard

Bank forecast to raise rates above 5% as UK inflation falls by less than expected

Rate drops to 8.7% but food price rises remain close to 45-year high

The Guardian - UK

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Inflation falls sharply to 8.7% as price rises finally ease - what it means for you

Inflation finally falls below double digits dropping by 1.4% to 8.7% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Daily Mirror

Cooperation with the US could drive Australia’s clean energy shift – but we must act fast

A new pact between Australia and the United States highlights the pivotal role our nation’s mineral wealth will play in the clean energy transition. But it also underscores the massive effort now required from Australia.

The Conversation

Inflation, cost of living pressures increase struggle for students in unpaid health placements

Students studying to become health professionals are increasingly struggling with the demands of unpaid placements as inflation rises.

ABC News

Post 6/1 Stock Trading Plan

The 6/1 debt deal deadline seems to loom large for the stock market (SPY). Yet that is nothing more than a side show and distraction from what really matters. 40 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister explains what investors need to focus on to stay ahead of the market in the…

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Stocks Tumble as Debt-Ceiling Deadline Looms

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.69% and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed down -1.28%. Stock indexes Monday posted moderate losses as U.S. debt...

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Don't Bet on a Minimum Wage Increase

Congress is unlikely to pass a federal minimum wage increase, but other factors may boost wages to help workers keep up with inflation.

Kiplinger

‘Greedflation’ takes a turn: Republicans’ hatred of Joe Biden’s economy makes them easy prey for ‘profit-led inflation episodes,’ UBS chief economist says

Look closely at the Michigan consumer sentiment data, Paul Donovan says: “The detail is hilarious…The two groups appear to be living on different planets.” It was flipped under Trump.

Fortune

Is it inflation, or are businesses just greedy?

Greedflation: It's the latest buzzword in economics – is it behind soaring company profits?

Newsroom.co.nz

'Turbulence ahead': Nearly 4 in 10 Americans lack enough money to cover a $400 emergency expense, Fed survey shows

“The 2022 survey found that self-reported financial well-being was among the lowest levels observed since 2016,” the central bank’s researchers wrote.

Fortune

Bank of England says inflation has ‘turned corner’ despite soaring food prices

Governor optimistic over economic recovery but concedes Bank has ‘lessons to learn’ after forecast errors

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Lower on Debt Ceiling and Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. U.S. stocks this morning are mildly lower as U.S....

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The Walrus

Are We Seeing a Surge in Labour Unrest?

From Starbucks to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, workers are organizing and rallying

The Guardian - UK

From CPI to stagflation: how the UK tracks price rises and what key inflation terms mean

All the methods of cost of living calculations come with benefits and limitations

The New Daily

Inflation sees ‘explosion’ of Australians working multiple jobs

More Australians are working multiple jobs to keep their heads above water amidst the rising cost of living.

Birmingham Post

Record Topps Tiles sales but inflation takes edge off profits

Though profits are down, margins are heading the right way again as shipping and gas prices normalise

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The Independent UK

Bank of England admits it made errors in UK inflation forecasts

Governor Andrew Bailey insisted inflation has ‘turned the corner’, ahead of official figures on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Homeowners warned they could be hit with two interest rate hikes this summer

IMF warns that interest rates will rise further but forecast that the UK would avoid a recession

Evening Standard

UK will avoid recession in 2023, says IMF

In April it forecast that UK output was expected to contract by 0.3%.

The Guardian - UK

IMF says UK no longer heading for recession but urges against tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt should squeeze public spending and cut debt, says Washington-based body

Al Jazeera

How inflation made West Africa’s prized jollof rice a pricey meal

Inflation driven by economic instability, fallout from war in Ukraine and COVID have made jollof rice an expensive meal.

The Guardian - UK

UK food price inflation at third-highest level since 2008

Jeremy Hunt to meet food manufacturers over prices as Kantar says rate is still ‘incredibly high’

The Guardian - UK

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF; Bank of England governor says ‘big lessons to learn’ after inflation shock – as it happened

New IMF report shows “a big upgrade to the UK’s growth forecast” says Jeremy Hunt, with UK expected to grow by 0.4% this year not shrink by 0.3%

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