Price Pressures Ease

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Oil prices end higher to kick off 2025, boosted by a stronger demand outlook

Oil futures began 2025 on a positive note, boosted by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

Wholesale gas price hits highest level in 14 months after Russian supplies stop

Transit agreement with Ukraine expires as storage supply levels in Europe fall at fastest rate since 2021. Business live – latest updates The wholesale price of gas has risen to its highest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

UK house prices rise more than expected in December

Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds

Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb

Financial Times - Jan. 2

German solar sector in distress as glut of panels heaps pressure on industry

Wave of bankruptcies hits key European market as double-digit growth rate slows

Financial Times - Jan. 2

New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan

The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.

The New York Times - Jan. 1