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UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December

The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.

BBC News - 12m

UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

CNBC - 1h

Street Style Trend of the Week: Houndstooth Print

A pop of color punctuated a dashing assemblage of prints.

The New York Times - 12h

Street Style Trend of the Week: A Colorful Cobalt Coat

Vibrant outerwear set a wintry outfit apart.

The New York Times - 19h

Street Style Trend of the Week: Coordinated Couple Outfits

Both are fans of relaxed silhouettes.

The New York Times - 1d

These edgy tech and social trends could make you the most money by 2030

Invest now in self-driving cars, AI and robotics — and avoid all crypto except bitcoin.

MarketWatch - 10h

ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’

Financial Times - 1d

Is US inflation set to rise further?

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

Financial Times - 2d

Is the trend for flawless teeth over?

Fashions shift and now ‘too perfect’ white teeth risk wiping the smile off your face. Last summer, I fell and cracked four of my front teeth. Pieces chipped off at unhelpful times, I spat small ...

The Guardian - 3d

Why this fund manager is fighting higher inflation with dividend stocks

These high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in 3 sectors stand to benefit from rising prices.

MarketWatch - 3d

Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security

Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.

MarketWatch - 3d

December jobs report exceeds expectations

The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 4d

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - 4d

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation

“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”

The New York Times - 6d

China's consumer inflation slows further in December, stoking deflation worries

China's consumer prices in December edged up 0.1% in line with expectations from a year earlier, National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday, fanning deflation concerns.

CNBC - 6d

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - 6d

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - 6d

A Fashion Reporter Considers the Ways Trends Trickle Down

Jacob Gallagher, who covers men’s style for The Times, writes about teddy bear jeans, papal robes and all the fashion moments in between.

The New York Times - 6d

Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller doubled down on more rate cuts and cooling inflation following higher price projections from the central bank and growing expectations among investors ...

The Hill - 6d

Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."

CNBC - 6d

Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down

Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.

The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Euro zone inflation rose to 2.4% in December, meeting expectations

Economists polled by Reuters forecast a reading of 2.4%, up from 2.2% in November.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

The Worst Golden Globes Fashion Trend

Enough with the retro throwback nostalgia — Hollywood needs to be less conservative on the red carpet.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December

German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.

CNBC - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan

Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Ruchir Sharma: top 10 trends for 2025

Projections about the coming year assume market shifts will be dictated by Donald Trump. But the global economy is unlikely to revolve around the US

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Tech trends at CES 2025 favor growth, so long as trade war doesn’t start | CTA

The tech market in the U.S. is expected to grow a few percent in 2025 to $537 billion, so long as there isn't a trade war.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says

The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Risers and fallers: Max Christie, Jimmy Butler trending in opposite directions

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.

NBC News - Jan. 2