German Pensions to Rise Again But Slower Than Inflation
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Australia's February Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected
Australia’s monthly inflation indicator came in below expectations in February, signaling that price pressures would likely continue to retreat over coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Comex Gold Settles Higher
Gold prices rose, clawing back some of Friday’s losses, with the front-month Comex contract for March settling up 0.8% at $2174.80.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German consumers pay more for energy than before Ukraine war
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Why Gasoline Prices Are Rising Faster Than Usual This Year
Fuel costs are once again driving inflation. Don’t panic.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil prices end lower, with weekly U.S. crude supply up over 3 million barrels
Oil futures declined on Wednesday but settled off the session’s lows after official U.S. data revealed a weekly increase in crude inventories that was smaller than what was reported by an industry trade group.MarketWatch - Business -
Pending home sales inch up in February. Realtors are worried about U.S. home prices rising faster than incomes.
U.S. pending home sales rose 1.6% in February, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
Challenging Abortion, Again
A Supreme Court suit against the F.D.A. could change the national abortion landscape.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Sewage hits the fan, again
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway
Four people are killed when a coach veers to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling over.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
Singapore Inflation Quickened Unexpectedly in February
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly in Singapore as prices in key categories like food picked up, backing views that any potential monetary easing is still some time away.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why Obamacare Is in Grave Danger, Again
Republicans seem determined to destroy the Affordable Care Act.The New York Times - Top stories -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
Yahoo News - World -
Novo Nordisk to Expand Cardio Push with German Buy
Novo Nordisk said it will acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals for more than $1 billion as the Wegovy maker moves to strengthen its pipeline of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German interior minister believes IS responsible for Moscow attack
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German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
German historians accuse Scholz’s SPD of appeasing Russia
Social Democrats’ equivocal stance towards Moscow over Ukraine war causes problems for chancellorFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
Inflation, immigration top concerns among voters: poll
Inflation and immigration are the top concerns among voters ahead of November’s general election, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released on Monday. Thirty-six percent of voters said that immigration was the most important issue ...The Hill - Politics -
U.K. Inflation Problem Might Turn on Its Head
U.K. price inflation could switch to being too low for the Bank of England’s comfort after a couple of years of running too high, Capital Economics’ chief U.K. economist says.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Japan's corporate service inflation steady in February
Yahoo News - World - Japan -
Comex Gold Settles 0.04% Higher at $2175.60
Front month Comex gold for March delivery gained 0.04% to settle at $2175.60 per troy ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation Requires Caution for Brazil's Central Bank
Brazil’s central bank may have room to keep easing monetary policy gradually, but “core-services inflation underlying dynamics merit attention,” Goldman Sachs’ Alberto Ramos says.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
How a viral $22 burrito explains inflation in the US
A San Francisco taqueria owner made waves after raising the price of a signature dish. We break down the costs – and why economists say it could be justified. Ricardo Lopez’s taqueria is famous for a melt-in-your-mouth birria recipe that takes ...The Guardian - World -
UK pension rules risk ‘finishing off’ remaining defined-benefit plans, MPs warn
Commons committee calls on government and regulator to change tack over where retirement schemes can investFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Unique Roman helmet found in field on display again
The helmet, found more than 20 years ago, is being displayed again at a museum.BBC News - Top stories -
New road schemes in Wales could be considered again
An M4 relief road and a third Menai crossing were some of the projects that never went ahead.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump taps superfans to make Spacs great again
TMTG looks like a rightwing meme stock combined with the classic pathologies of the blank cheque bubbleFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Dollar Tree to raise prices again in 2024
Shoppers at Dollar Tree could soon end up with sticker shock.The Hill - Politics -
Twitch to further limit sexual content, again
Twitch is further limiting sexually suggestive content in yet another change to its rules around the subject.NBC News - Top stories