UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
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Fed faces tough choices as egg prices soar amid shortages
Egg prices have surged 53% in a year, fueling inflation fears and complicating the Fed’s strategy as consumers react to the sharp increase amid an...
UK firms to slash jobs as tax hikes and costs squeeze margins
UK employers face a decade-high redundancy surge as tax hikes and rising costs erode confidence, with firms slashing jobs to counter financial pressures in an...
Bitcoin drops 7.3% since Trump’s inauguration amid weak sentiment
Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $96,197 on Monday, extending its 7.3% decline since Trump’s inauguration as investors watch for U.S. policy shifts and Federal Reserve decisions....
EU to resist US tariffs as Trump pushes for reciprocal trade policy
The European Commission opposes Trump’s reciprocal trade policy, warning it could disrupt markets, fuel inflation, and harm businesses, vowing to protect EU industries from unfair...
U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data
Treasury yields declined despite inflation data exceeding forecasts. Investors focused on upcoming Fed signals as markets awaited the PCE index to gauge inflation trends and...
Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism
U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report fueled uncertainty, sending the Dow, S&P 500,...
Global trade set for 2.7% growth in 2024, 3.0% in 2025: WTO report
WTO forecasts global merchandise trade growth of 2.7% in 2024 and 3.0% in 2025, citing easing inflation, declining interest rates, and risks from geopolitical tensions....
Fed Chair Powell signals smaller rate cuts to keep economy in solid shape
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a cautious approach to future rate cuts, noting that the Fed will act based on economic conditions, inflation trends,...
Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar
The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China’s domestic...