Inflation
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Australia Faces Longest Stretch of Weak Growth Since 1990s Recession
Deloitte Access Economics has downgraded Australia’s growth forecast, predicting the longest period of sub-two per cent growth since the early 1990s.
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French Agricultural Sector Faces Inflation Risks Amid Severe Heatwave
A severe heatwave in France is damaging vital crops, raising concerns over potential food price inflation as the agricultural sector struggles with extreme weather.
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SPY Faces Technical Resistance Amid Inflationary Headwinds
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is navigating a period of short-term volatility as it trades below key moving averages, pressured by a 4.1% PCE inflation reading and premium valuations.
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Fed rate hike concerns loom as mortgage market faces July uncertainty
As inflation surges past 4%, the Federal Reserve signals potential rate hikes, leaving homebuyers and borrowers navigating a volatile financial landscape in July.
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Aldi ‘Blind Box’ Promotion Sparks Consumer Frustration Amid Rapid Sell-Outs
Aldi’s limited-time ‘Blind Box’ grocery promotion has triggered backlash as shoppers report inventory selling out within minutes, highlighting tensions over scarcity marketing during a period of rising food costs.
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Dow Jones Shows Relative Resilience Amid Tech-Driven Market Selloff
The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed broader market indexes on June 23, 2026, as investors rotated away from high-growth tech stocks amid concerns over persistent inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
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The Shrinking Middle: Dual-Income Necessity and the Cost of Opportunity
A record 52% of American two-parent households are now dual-income, as inflation forces families to redefine middle-class status and sacrifice community-based opportunities.
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Kevin Warsh Faces First FOMC Test Amid Inflation Uncertainty
Kevin Warsh presides over his first FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, with markets watching closely for signals on inflation policy and his approach to the ‘dot plot’.
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Rising National Debt and Fed Policy Threaten to Increase Household Borrowing Costs
With U.S. national debt at $39.2 trillion and federal interest payments at $88 billion monthly, potential Federal Reserve rate hikes could add billions in costs to American credit card holders.
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Escalating Conflict in Iran and Global Market Volatility Following Trump’s Warning
President Trump signals further military action against Iran as inflation hits three-year highs and global markets react to the unfolding energy crisis.
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Majority of Americans Say the ‘American Dream’ Is Out of Reach
A new CNBC/SurveyMonkey report reveals that 51% of U.S. adults believe the American Dream is no longer attainable, citing high living costs and stagnant economic mobility.
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NAB Reverses Rate Hike Forecast as Economic Momentum Stalls
National Australia Bank has abandoned its forecast for an August rate hike, now signaling that the next move for the RBA will be a cut as consumer confidence hits historic lows.
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Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens as Food Insecurity Hits Record Highs
New reports reveal Australians are queuing from 1am for food relief, as 3.5 million households face food insecurity amid intensifying economic pressures.
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Taylorville Selected for Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Amid Rising Economic Headwinds
As U.S. small business sentiment hits a multi-year low due to inflation, Taylorville, Illinois, has been selected as the first site for a new utility-led initiative aimed at curbing rising energy costs.
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US Job Growth Surges in May, Signaling Economic Resilience and Rate Hike Risks
The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding expectations, as revisions to previous months signal a stronger labor market. This shift has investors bracing for a more hawkish Federal Reserve.