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UK inflation creeps back

October’s sharp acceleration cements expectation that Bank of England will delay rate cuts

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'

But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

UK inflation accelerates sharply to 2.3% in October

Increase from 1.7% prompts traders to further reduce bets that Bank of England will cut rates next month

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Will UK inflation climb back above the BoE’s target?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How inflation is impacting Americans' social lives

Inflation affects all areas of American life from grocery shopping to choosing where to live. A survey found that 37% of Americans are even neglecting their social lives due to high prices. ...

Is a HELOC or home equity loan better with inflation rising?

With inflation rising again, homeowners considering using their home equity should review both options carefully.

Inflation ticks up for first time since March

The Consumer Price Index in October rose 2.6% year-over-year, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, a higher rate than September's 2.4%. The uptick means the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is ...

Inflation rises, Trump looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 13

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

Consumers saw price relief at the gas pump and grocery store. But housing inflation and other categories, such as car insurance, are trouble spots.

Business - CNBC - November 13

How gold prices reflect inflation expectations

Climbing gold prices may signal deeper worries about inflation. Here's what to consider now.

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Was it inflation that swung it for Trump?

The answer is probably ‘yes’, but not for the reasons you think

World - Financial Times - November 11

Is US inflation on the rise?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - November 10

Inflation worries seep back into US bond market

Trump election win helps drive up so-called break-evens

Business - Financial Times - November 9

How Inflation Shaped Voting

We explain inflation’s role in the election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

More growth, inflation and uncertainty: the BoE’s Budget verdict

Spending boost has reinforced the monetary policy committee’s caution about scope for further interest rate cuts

World - Financial Times - November 7

Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation

US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the opposite

World - Financial Times - November 6

The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy

How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Why Cooling Inflation Hasn’t Eased Sticker Shock

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Inflation vs consumption

Plus imports, and utilities

World - Financial Times - November 1

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

WATCH: Cop 'attacked' by giant inflatable runaway pumpkin

A police officer in Ohio was “attacked” by a giant inflatable runaway pumpkin in the middle of the street while he was trying to clear it away from traffic, police said.

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

The start of a new round of gilt market carnage?

Parsing 101 words from the OBR

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Eurozone inflation rises to 2% in October

Annual figure is slightly above expectations and matched the ECB’s target

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Ohio officer "eaten" by inflatable runaway pumpkin

In Bay Village, Ohio, two officers responded to an unusual call about an inflatable pumpkin that had blown off a nearby lawn and was blocking traffic. One of the officers was then swallowed up by ...

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back

Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

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