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Biden speaks on efforts to improve supply chains and lower inflation
Quick Glance: Biden Criticizes Trump and GOP
- The president criticized Republicans and former President Trump for actions that could jeopardize the supply chain, including undoing his achievements and seeking to replace ObamaCare.
- The president announced 30 actions to improve access to medicine and economic data.
- The council is to strengthen the supply chain during the 2023 holiday season, following significant issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Biden referenced a Truth Social post from Trump in the meeting, in which the former president revived calls to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act if he wins the 2024 election.

"It's time to stop the price gouging and give the American consumer a break ...

Biden admits prices 'too high' but blames sellers for 18% inflation

Prices of nearly everything — from rent to groceries to utilities — remain far higher than before the pandemic

Inflation Is Making Americans Hate the US Economy

Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future – if we can survive the next few decades of economic ...

Our Megathreatened Age | by Nouriel Roubini
Project Syndicate

Sports have become the latest events to feel the impact of “funflation.”
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The combination of high housing costs, rising credit card ...

American spending has kept the economy going since the pandemic. It may finally be stopping, in charts

The barebones of the policies released in the ...

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New government's economic policies expected to have little impact on inflation, interest rates

Christmas tree prices will be higher again this year, but the prices apparently aren't ...

Despite high prices, more people plan to buy live Christmas trees
Quick Glance: Blackburn's Debut Christmas Tree Festival Delights Town
- The iconic King William Street venue, undergoing a £9million redevelopment, showcased a stunning display celebrating Christmas's past, present, and future.
- St. Stephen’s Tockholes C E Primary School's 1920s inspired tree, adorned with flapper girl ornaments, was the first chosen creation.
- The Mayor was wowed by the 1980s themed tree decorated with records of 80s hits, created by the children and staff at St. Paul’s RC Primary School in Feniscowles.
- Feniscowles Primary School children decorated a 1930s tree with toilet brushes after learning that Addis Brush Company created the first artificial Christmas tree in the 1930s.

The September score was 13 points below the very high +11 in June 2023 and, SWS said ...

For most Pinoys, life unchanged or has gotten worse
SWS poll

#VantageOnFirstpost : #Turkey 's central bank has surprised the market with a larger-than-expected interest hike. It has raised interest rates as it ramped up its fight against ... Show more

People hoping to spend less this Christmas may need to look to areas other ...

Lobster and cherries to be high in quality this Christmas but they won't come cheap

Nouriel Roubini predicts a bright future – if we can survive the next few decades of economic ...

Our Megathreatened Age | by Nouriel Roubini
Project Syndicate

As some Democrats fear social media is exaggerating economic problems, the White House faces ...

The viral $16 McDonald’s meal that may explain voter anger at Biden
The allowance is in addition to the £300 cost of living payments made by the DWP to more than seven million ...

Pensioners start receiving £600 winter fuel payment

The economic outlook and the national mood aren't matching up as we head toward year's ...

US economy doing better than national mood suggests. What to consider.

Inflation, energy prices, aid - it's easy to lose track in the jungle of ...

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The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables ...

Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists

How will America’s economy fare in 2024? Don’t ask a forecaster : The consensus is that there is no consensus
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/11/23/how-will-americas-economy-fare-in-2024-dont-ask-a-forecaster

Quick Glance: The Future of America's Economy in 2024
- Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season.
- Large investment banks release extensive forecast research.
- Significant disparities in growth and inflation predictions.
- Various scenarios for growth and inflation are being discussed.

Malaysians have been hit hard by the double whammy of food inflation and the depreciating ringgit. CNA spoke to people in Selangor and Johor to better ... Show more

US Black Friday foot traffic at stores appeared relatively subdued compared to previous years, as many consumers are squeezed by persistent inflation and high ... Show more

VIENNA. The third round of collective bargaining negotiations for employees in private care and health care and ...

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Salaries rise by 9.2 percent

Shoppers took to stores across the world on a Black Friday that appeared subdued compared with prior ...

'A lot quieter' Black Friday brings out discount hunters
Quick Glance: Black Friday Battle: Retailers vs. Shoppers
- Are the season deals enticing enough for shoppers, or are they holding out in a cat-and-mouse game with retailers?
- Early shopping trends indicate steady store visits on Black Friday, but not in a frenzy.
- Michael Brown, retail industry leader and partner with management consulting firm Kearney, suggested the much earlier-than-usual start to holiday sales could be to blame.
- While foot traffic was 'good' into stores, discounts were averaging in the 25% to 30% range.

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Quick Glance: Holiday Sales Surge Driven by Enthusiastic Shoppers
- Black Friday saw unadjusted year-over-year increases in both in-store and online retail sales.
- In-store sales jumped by over 1%, while e-commerce led with an 8.5% increase.
- The majority of shoppers did their browsing and purchasing on their mobile devices, resulting in $5.3 billion in mobile sales.
- Adobe predicts that Cyber Monday will be the largest retail event of the year, generating a record $12 billion in sales, over 6% higher than last year.

According to a new market survey by the AK ...

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Right-wing populist Javier Milei has been president-elect just four days and already ...

Argentina's labor leaders warn of resistance to President-elect

Mastercard (MA.N) Spendingpulse said on Saturday that U.S. retail sales on Black Friday rose 2 ...

US Black Friday sales rise 2.5% -Mastercard Spendingpulse

Indicators like the unemployment rate and GDP growth show the U ...

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'I feel like I'm always holding my breath'

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving feast is slightly lower this year than last ...

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell ...

U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency

Just a day after RBA Governor Michele Bullock said inflation in ...

Anthony Albanese insists inflation is a global phenomenon, RBA boss saying it's homegrown
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding RBA Chief's Remarks
- The RBA governor is facing criticism for controversial statements regarding the cause of high inflation.
- Implications of further interest rate hikes to combat 'homegrown' inflation are being made.
- Previous RBA chief made headlines with 'out-of-touch' public statements during the rate increases.
- This month, the RBA raised the official cash rate to a 12-year high of 4.35 per cent.

Turkey has been hit with soaring prices, but its president has only recently allowed rate hikes.

Turkey's central bank raises interest rates to 40%

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade inflation team puts the final touches on the iconic floats ahead of the big day in New York City.

If money can buy happiness, the average person thinks it can be bought for just over $1 million ...

Here’s how much money Americans say it takes to be happy

High earners will have to do without parental allowance from ...

IW calculation
More than 300,000 couples will lose their entitlement to parental allowance in 2025

People hoping to spend less this Christmas may need to look to areas other ...

Lobster and cherries to be high in quality this Christmas but they won't come cheap

As retailers are gearing up for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, they are keeping a close eye on inflation.

Retailers keeping a close eye on inflation

Compared to the same period last year, the number of violent crimes increased by 17 percent ...

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More violent crime in Germany

Christmas tree prices will be higher again this year, but the prices apparently aren't ...

Despite high prices, more people plan to buy live Christmas trees

Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have ...

As Holiday Shopping Season Begins, Retailers Worry
Quick Glance: Black Friday Disappoints UK Shoppers
- Sales in cash terms are expected to be on a par with 2022, but prices are higher due to inflation, meaning fewer items will be sold.
- Online activity was flat and footfall at shopping destinations was down by more than 5%.
- Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, but now starts in November and runs for several weeks.
- Some retailers saw a slight uplift, but sales are only expected to increase by 0.4% over last year, according to analysis by GlobalData for Vouchercodes.co.uk.

The prime minister says taxes can be cut "in a responsible way" after the inflation rate halved.

Rishi Sunak
The time has come to cut tax

Most Americans hold a glum view of the economy despite inflation ...

Why economists say falling inflation isn't enough to relieve stress about the U.S. economy
Quick Glance: US Economy: Why Americans Remain Gloomy Despite Decreasing Inflation and Low Unemployment
- Majority of Americans express dissatisfaction with Biden's economic management in polls.
- Prices for many goods and services remain significantly higher than three years ago despite the cooling inflation.
- Inflation rate is decelerating.
- Many Americans still feel the effects of inflation.

Over-65s are travelling and eating out more while younger Australians are making ...

Cost-of-living pressures are biting, but one generation is splashing out
Quick Glance: Generational Impact: Rising Cost-of-Living Dynamics
- Retirees in Australia are increasingly allocating funds to travel and dining out despite escalating cost-of-living pressures, while under-30s have dramatically curtailed their expenses.
- Differential effects of interest rates and inflation on different segments of the Australian population.
- CommBank iQ's study indicates that individuals over 65 have shown a higher increase in their expenses compared to inflation until September 30, whereas those under 40 have reduced their spending.
- Wade Tubman, Head of Innovation and Analytics at CommBank iQ, underscores distinctive spending variations across generations.
Alongside the boost for employees, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said ...

National Insurance to be cut from 12% to 10%
as job seekers warned benefits could be stopped

A former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's ...

Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina

Federal Reserve easy-money policies spawned huge budget deficits. The recent spike in the ...

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Higher prices are probably only a matter of time due to the renewed rise in VAT in the restaurant trade. Star chef Frank Rosin criticizes the decision and ... Show more
The prime minister says that now inflation has halved since its record highs last year ...

Rishi Sunak promises to cut taxes as autumn statement looms
Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt Plans Tough Decisions on Benefits and Inheritance Tax
- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt plans difficult decisions to reform the welfare state while cutting inheritance tax.
- Hunt emphasizes no easy way to reduce the tax burden and highlights the importance of the inflation decline.
- He announces it is the crucial moment for economic growth and refuses to disclose details about tax cuts.
- It is expected that Hunt is considering a cut to inheritance tax to gain party support.

There's been some good news of late when it comes to inflation ...

More American families rely on food banks as high prices squeeze budgets

If money can really buy happiness, a study says an up-to $500,000 salary is the ticket ...

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Millennials need $525,000 a year to be happy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being urged to go further than scrapping billions of dollars worth of ...

Mid-year budget update now the front line in inflation battle

From @reuterspictures : Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade inflation team puts the final touches on the iconic floats ahead of the big day in New York City

Argentina's election winner Javier Milei had promised to stabilize the economy ...

After the Milei election in Argentina
Inflation without end

Thanksgiving dinner is less expensive this year than last, but costs are still way up from ...

Thanksgiving dinner got cheaper this year — but costs still way up
The highest amount in any October was spent paying interest on state borrowing last month ...

Highest ever October state borrowing costs, official figures show

R32,95 for a bottle of Bells Whiskey and R3,75 for a dozen eggs: the 90’s were a cost effective ...

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High rents are driving our inflation because of record levels of immigration ...

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Research group GfK said there were signs shoppers were feeling ...

Consumer confidence 'on the up' ahead of Christmas
but still in negative territory

Argentinians went to the polls amid an economic crisis, soaring inflation and growing ...

Voters in Argentina elect far-right political outsider as president

Landlocked Uganda has accused Kenyan middlemen of inflating petrol prices by up to 58%.

Why Kenya-Uganda oil row is causing regional jitters

Americans are more cautious ahead of the holiday shopping season as ...

Consumers grow cautious about holiday spending as inflation, debt shorten shopping lists

Grocery prices remain off the charts, and people are racking up debt ...

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Quick Glance: Bidenomics: Impact on the American Economy
- President Joe Biden travels to Pennsylvania.
- Bidenomics, initially aimed at 'restoring the American Dream,' is proving to be counterproductive.
- There are varying reports on the macro-level economic development.
- The average credit card balance is now $6,000, higher than in the past decade.

Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by industrial and utilities stocks ...

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

Higher unit labor costs would weaken competitiveness and slow down economic growth in the medium term.

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High wage agreements fuel inflation
The reported improvement comes amid a return to business ...

UK private sector 'returns to growth' amid signs economy has 'found its feet again'

Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with ...

Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected

In Argentina, the libertarian Milei sweeps the Peronists out of government ...

Trump is "proud"
election winner Milei announces radical restructuring of Argentina

Argentina elected the right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as its new president, as voters placed their hopes in the political outsider to fix an economy ... Show more

National insurance down, cuts to alcohol duties and pension rises - here are the most important points ...

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Lawmakers in South Korea blasted the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as a betrayal. European Union leaders worried ...

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Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate ...

Fed Officials Thought Rates Could Rise More if Inflation Stayed Stubborn

The S&P 500 will end next year only about 3% higher than its current level ...

S&P 500 to see small gain in 2024 as US economic risks rise
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