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Inflation: Producer prices fall unexpectedly by 0.2 percent in March: Low energy prices have reduced costs at the manufacturer level. This could also have an ...
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Birkenstock is raising prices to offset the hit from Trump's tariffs: Its finance chief said the company will implement a "low single-digit price increase ...
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Relief for consumers: Inflation falls to 2.1 percent: Prices in Germany are no longer rising as sharply. This can be proven mathematically - but unfortunately ...
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Reiche: Economics Minister proposes major corporate tax reform: The new Economics Minister, Katherina Reiche, paints a bleak picture of the economic situation ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Belgium overturns nuclear phase-out: Parliament votes in favor of new reactors: Belgium is overturning its nuclear phase-out, wants to keep reactors running for ...
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Key FactsBelgium Halts Nuclear Phase-Out and Plans New Reactors
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdf.de
- Belgium has decided to reverse its legally mandated nuclear phase-out and extend the operation of its remaining reactors.
- Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of extending reactor lifespans and even plans to construct new facilities, although specific plans are not yet available.
- This decision has raised concerns in Germany, as the Belgian reactors from the 1970s and 1980s have a history of safety incidents.
- The Federal Ministry for the Environment expressed skepticism and regret over the change, while the AfD welcomed Belgium's decision.
"The risks of nuclear power do not stop at national borders."— A spokesperson from the Federal Ministry for the Environment expressed skepticism about Belgium's decision to reverse its nuclear phase-out.
Image from the original article. Source: No more cash from the state: asylum seekers voluntarily leave the country since the launch of the payment card
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Key FactsIncreased Voluntary Departures Due to Payment Card in Bavaria
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The introduction of the payment card for asylum seekers in Bavaria led to a nearly 30 percent increase in voluntary departures from July 2024 compared to the previous year.
- The number of departures rose from 5,984 to 7,778 between July and December 2024.
- The card aims to hinder money transfers abroad and reduce pull factors, although this effect is not statistically proven.
- Critics, including the Bavarian Refugee Council, consider the payment card discriminatory and argue against claims of social benefit abuse.
"The payment card is a discrimination card."— The Bavarian Refugee Council criticizes the introduction of the payment card as a form of oppression and discrimination.
Liberal party conference: Lindner bids farewell as FDP leader - with an attack on the CDU
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Inheritance: "The non-heir will never be able to catch up with the heir": From the Handelsblatt archive: 400 billion euros are inherited in Germany every year ...
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Own villages, crude ideology: this is how dangerous Reichsbürger are: A few days after taking office, Federal Minister of the Interior Dobrindt bans the largest ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Baerbock gives candidacy speech at the UN - critics fear for Germany's reputation
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Key FactsBaerbock Critiques Russia in UN Debut
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Annalena Baerbock made her debut as the designated President of the UN General Assembly, rebuffing a sharp attack from a Russian representative.
- The Green politician called for more respect and honesty when discussing difficult topics, addressing Russian UN Ambassador Dmitri Poljanski directly.
- Baerbock corrected false claims about her family history and emphasized her role as a mediator for all UN member states.
- She runs unopposed, with the official vote scheduled for June 2 and the inauguration set for September 9.
"I would really like to ask you, when we talk about difficult topics - and everyone obviously has difficult, different opinions and perceptions - to do so with mutual respect."— Annalena Baerbock during her first appearance before the United Nations, responding to a personal attack from a Russian representative.
Former SPD Health Minister: Lauterbach should become chairman of the Research Committee
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Image from the original article. Source: First government statement - The reinvention of Friedrich Merz: In his government statement, the new Federal Chancellor shows a new side. Balancing ...
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Key FactsMerz's First Government Address: A Call for Unity
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: szlz.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for unity and citizen engagement in his inaugural government address to facilitate a positive political shift.
- He announces plans to make the Bundeswehr Europe’s strongest army and views Russia as a threat to freedom across Europe.
- While he offers praise for various societal groups, noticeable differences arise in the reactions of the Union and SPD regarding issues like the minimum wage.
- Merz's efforts to foster a conciliatory atmosphere are challenged by critics such as Green party leader Katharina Dröge, who references his past political stances.
"The state is all of us."— Friedrich Merz emphasizes the responsibility and unity of society in his first government statement.
Compulsory military service in Germany: We are lost with young men alone: Switzerland and Estonia are showing Germany how it's done: A future compulsory military ...
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Applies from June: Authority issues irrigation ban for 1.2 million Germans: Residents of the Hanover region must adhere to strict regulations: Properties may no ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Friedrich Merz on Maybrit Illner: "The Taurus is being jazzed up to below the nuclear threshold"
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Key FactsMerz Discusses Foreign Policy on Maybrit Illner
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the importance of international communication, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict.
- He highlights his positive relationships with Paris, Warsaw, and London.
- Merz expresses pride in the advancements in foreign policy, despite challenges from border controls with EU neighbors.
- He asserts that the government does not dictate how citizens should heat their homes or eat.
"We do not tell people how they should heat or eat."— Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed in the ZDF show 'Maybrit Illner' about the freedom of citizens regarding their lifestyle choices.
Media report: Number of unauthorized entries into Germany down significantly this year
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Funeral in Berlin-Weißensee: Numerous celebrities bid farewell to Margot Friedländer
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Bundestag: AfD demands committee head position and must expect resistance: In the last legislative period, the AfD was left empty-handed when it came to ...
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Asylum: Dobrindt runs into the wall with border plan: The German government wants to tighten up its asylum and migration policy and turn people back more ...
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Germany drastically corrects tax forecast downwards: Due to a weak economy and tax breaks, the German government expects around 81 billion euros less revenue by ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Walmart issues dire warning on prices ‘given the magnitude of the tariffs’: Higher prices began to appear in late April and accelerated this month ...
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Key FactsTariffs Drive Price Increases: Walmart Confirms Reality
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Tariffs are resulting in price increases, confirmed by Walmart.
- Walmart's CEO, Doug McMillon, stated that the high tariffs cannot be absorbed, leading to price hikes.
- While consumers currently benefit from stockpiled inventory, higher costs will soon appear on shelves.
- Economists warn of potential economic challenges triggered by trade policies.
Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.— Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, on an earnings call.
Image from the original article. Source: Not even Fox News' Weidel poses a real threat to Merz.: Friedrich Merz makes his first government statement. Which raises the question: Who could actually ...
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Key FactsMerz's Address: Weidel Lacks Real Threat
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his first government address, raising questions about potential threats in Parliament.
- Alice Weidel from the AfD proved to be no serious threat, as her rhetoric lacks originality and substance.
- The opposition, including the Greens and the Left Party, demonstrates weaknesses that bolster Merz's position.
- Notably, the new Green leader Katharina Dröge lacks the charisma and persuasive power of Robert Habeck.
"Art is not an NGO with an orchestra"— Wolfram Weimer stated this during his appearance in Parliament to emphasize the role of art in society.
Johann Wadephul causes a rift between coalition partner SPD and opposition - | "sheer madness"
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Report by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution: Why the AfD is said to be securely right-wing extremist
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Paid articlePaywall Meteorologists warn: Germany is facing a hot summer: Hardly any rain for weeks, the sun is blazing: some people are already fearing a bad summer of heat ...
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Merz bows to Trump: Germany should fulfill US Nato requirements: The German government is paying Trump premature obedience: five percent of GDP is to be spent on ...
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The unleashed state: Are Germans facing even higher taxes?: The Ministry of Finance is the key department of the German government. This Thursday ...
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Merz: Germany Will Build Strongest Conventional Army in Europe: European allies have stressed the urgency of growing and improving their military capabilities to ...
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The left is right: Germany needs a new definition of anti-Semitism: The Left Party has taken a stand against the usual definition of anti-Semitism in Germany ...
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Image from the original article. Source: US consumer sentiment slumps, households brace for inflation surge: U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated further in May, with one-year inflation expectations ...
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Key FactsUS Consumer Sentiment Hits Three-Year Low
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- U.S. consumer sentiment declined for the fifth consecutive month, reaching the second-lowest level in the survey's history.
- Concerns over trade wars and high tariffs have led to a pessimistic outlook on the economy among consumers.
- Political views significantly influence sentiment, with Democrats reporting the lowest levels since 1980 and Republicans also experiencing a decline.
- Consumer inflation expectations have surged to the highest since 1981, raising alarms about potential price increases.
Diesel driving bans in four regions of northern Italy: Tourists with Euro 5 standards also affected
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AfD wants a “pride passport”: linking cultural policy with German history: The AfD is constantly trying to fuel a culture war in Germany. The party has come up ...
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Comment: Germany is arming itself like never before - but without a real plan: Chancellor Merz wants to make the Bundeswehr the strongest conventional army in ...
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Egg prices finally dropped, but the cost of beef hit a record high last month. Here’s how everyday prices are changing under Trump.
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Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement: Germany and the Philippines have agreed to enhance defence ties and boost joint activities as Manila builds up a ...
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Electromobility: Expansion of the Charging Infrastructure - | Pressure on Property Owners is Increasing
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‘Paradigm shift’: Germany says to meet Trump’s NATO spending target: Germany under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz surprised NATO allies on Thursday by signaling ...
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Luisa Neubauer on Gaza: The German government should stop sending weapons to Israel
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Image from the original article. Source: Germany: Suspected Russian agents arrested: Experts have been warning about Russian espionage and sabotage for some time. The Federal Prosecutor's Office has now ...
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Key FactsArrests of Alleged Russian Agents in Germany
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: saechsische.de
- Three Ukrainians were arrested for alleged espionage activities in Cologne, Konstanz, and Switzerland.
- The men were reportedly preparing to carry out attacks on freight transport in Germany by sending explosive packages.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is handling the case due to its significance and warns of an increase in Russian espionage and sabotage.
- Experts report aggressive actions by Russian intelligence services, including numerous incidents and drone flights over military installations.
"It is only due to a fortunate coincidence that the package had caught fire on the ground at the DHL logistics center in Leipzig and not during the flight."— Thomas Haldenwang, former president of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, regarding a suspected fire caused by Russia in an air freight package.
Manufacturer launches candy recall: This product poses a risk of internal bleeding
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Kallstadt: Merz wants to go to the Palatinate with Trump: Merz has already spoken to Trump on the phone twice. He plans to visit him in Washington "shortly ...
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Merz criticizes the four-day week and work-life balance: "We need to work more in this country again"
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Image from the original article. Source: The lack of rain this spring could become historic: It has hardly rained in Germany since February. The reason for this is a special weather pattern ...
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Key FactsHistoric Drought in Germany This Spring
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
- Germany is facing the driest spring since 1881, with only 58 liters of rainfall per square meter since March, amounting to less than one-third of the usual total.
- Meteorologists highlight a persistent blocking pattern preventing rain and shaping the weather conditions across Europe.
- The high sunshine duration of 571 hours may set a new record, while wind energy generation remains below average.
- Long-term weather models suggest a hot and dry summer, potentially exacerbating the already critical water situation.
"The sword of Damocles of this blockade continues to hang over us."— Adrian Leyser, meteorologist at the German Weather Service (DWD), discusses the concerning weather situation and its potential implications for the summer.
Attack plans on behalf of Putin: Federal prosecutor's office arrests several Ukrainians
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Image from the original article. Source: Constantin Schreiber: The popular "Tagesschau" anchor is retiring: Constantin Schreiber is an institution as the anchor of Germany's most successful news ...
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Key FactsConstantin Schreiber Leaves Tagesschau After Eight Years
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Constantin Schreiber, the Tagesschau presenter, is stepping down.
- He will host the main broadcast for the last time on May 25.
- After eight and a half years, he aims to focus on journalistic work again.
- Schreiber has faced controversies related to his publications on Islam in the past.
"I want to focus more on substantive journalistic work in the future."— Constantin Schreiber explains his desire for change and new challenges.
Image from the original article. Source: Drought, heat, storms: meteorologists fear another catastrophic summer: Rivers lack water, the soil is exceptionally dry, woodland is burning - experts are ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsClimate Crisis: Predictions for a Hot Catastrophic Summer
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Meteorologists are alarmed by the ongoing drought in Germany, which has already led to low water levels in rivers and an increased risk of wildfires.
- The current weather situation shows little sign of improvement, with experts fearing a summer of extreme temperatures and water scarcity.
- There is a high likelihood of warmer summer conditions, which will intensify water evaporation and exacerbate dryness.
- Cities and municipalities urgently need to implement adaptation measures, as many are poorly prepared for upcoming heatwaves.
Extreme weather events are increasing in a world that is heating up due to the climate crisis. This has become a part of the weather – globally. The trend is continuing to rise.— Meteorologist Özden Terli describes the increase of extreme weather events in the context of the climate crisis.
Merz woos Trump with invitation to German ancestral village: The chancellor appears to want to appeal to the American president’s German ancestry in order to ...
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Germany Bans Far-Right ‘King of Germany’ Group and Arrests Its Leaders: Members of a group calling itself the Kingdom of Germany, which was targeted in ...
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Three Ukrainians arrested for planning attacks in Germany: Several Ukrainians are said to have planned attacks in Germany. They have now been arrested.
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Irregular border crossings in the EU are decreasing significantly: Does Germany have to control its borders because the EU's migration policy is failing? New ...
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Naddel is dead: She remained "Dieter Bohlen's ex" all her life: Nadja Abd el Farrag remained Dieter Bohlen's ex all her life. She had to wait until her death for ...
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Is a hot summer with over 40 degrees imminent? Weather expert Dominik Jung speaks plainly
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AfD report "based exclusively on public sources": The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) had prepared a report of more than 1,000 pages ...
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Von der Leyen and the Pfizer text messages: Court rules against Commission President
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Fed's Powell: Strategy around both jobs and inflation needs to be reconsidered: U.S. Federal Reserve officials feel they need to reconsider the key elements ...
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Japan to target 1% real wage gains within the next five years: The goal is based on the premise that stable and sustainable 2% inflation is in place.
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Government statement: Merz must shake up the Germans like Schröder once did: This Wednesday, the new German Chancellor will hold his first government statement ...
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Donald Trump moves from Middle East opulence to spectre of empty supermarket shelves in US
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Taxpayers forking out almost 5% more than last year, despite income tax cuts, tax adviser says
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Live stream of the government statement by Chancellor Friedrich Merz: On Wednesday, the Chancellor will make his first government statement. This will be ...
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Irregular EU border crossings decrease significantly: Is EU migration policy failing? New figures suggest the opposite - and could put the German government in ...
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Food inflation: Families warned of hike in food bills after surge in prices paid to farmers
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Big numbers for Budget 2025 - but will they be big enough?: The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. The Detail takes a look at ...
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Albo backs pay rise for millions of Aussies: Australia’s lowest paid workers could benefit from another pay rise with the federal government advocating for an ...
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Americans’ Confidence in Trump’s Economy Hits All-Time Low: Meanwhile, inflation projections continue to creep up.
thedailybeast.com/americans-confidence-in-a-trump-economy-hits-all-time-low/
Top CD Rates Reach 4.50% With Multiple Term Options Available: Investors seeking high-yield certificates of deposit now have multiple opportunities to secure the ...
due.com/top-cd-rates-reach-4-50-with-multiple-term-options-available/
Powell warns of more volatile inflation as latest data shows impact from tariffs: US wholesale prices sank in April, logging their biggest monthly drop since ...
cnn.com/2025/05/15/economy/us-ppi-inflation-april
Economy: US retailers achieve small sales increase after Trump's tariff strike
handelsblatt.com/politik/konjunktur/konjunktur-us-einzelhaendler-erzielen-nach-trumps-zollschlag-kleines-umsatzplus/100128639.html
Consumer sentiment worsens despite Trump's rollback of tariffs, survey says: The survey marks four consecutive months of dampening consumer sentiment.
abcnews.go.com/Business/consumer-sentiment-worsens-despite-trumps-rollback-tariffs-survey/story
16 Brands Raising Prices Due To Tariffs | NBC Select: Walmart, Nintendo, Uppababy, Stanley Black and Decker and more are doing tariff price hikes ...
nbcnews.com/select/shopping/brands-increasing-prices-tariffs-rcna207152
Bicycles and e-bikes: How the bicycle industry is fighting its way out of the crisis
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/handel-konsumgueter/fahrraeder-und-e-bikes-so-kaempft-sich-die-fahrradindustrie-aus-der-krise/100126798.html
Paid articlePaywallPowell's lean to job market under microscope as Fed revisits strategy: With mounting evidence that tight labor markets do not necessarily boost inflation and ...
reuters.com/business/finance/powells-lean-job-market-under-microscope-fed-revisits-strategy-2025-05-15/
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Soaring butter prices help drive annual food price increase: Butter prices increased 65.3% in the 12 months to April, while milk and cheese prices increased 15 ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/15/soaring-butter-prices-help-drive-annual-food-price-increase/
Trump vows to force higher medicine prices in EU as he looks to lower US drugs costs
irishtimes.com/business/2025/05/12/trump-vows-to-force-higher-medicine-prices-in-eu-as-he-looks-to-lower-us-drugs-prices/
Average mortgage rate rises to highest level since late April: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has remained relatively close to its high so far this year.
oregonlive.com/business/2025/05/average-mortgage-rate-rises-to-highest-level-since-late-april.html
Monetary policy: Confirmed - | Inflation rate falls to 2.1 percent: The inflation rate is at its lowest level since autumn, according to the second estimate from ...
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/geldpolitik/geldpolitik-bestaetigt-inflationsrate-sinkt-auf-21-prozent/100128269.html
Trump says overweight friend helped fuel push to cut drug prices: President Donald Trump used the story of an overweight friend getting weight-loss medication at ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-says-overweight-friend-helped-fuel-push-cut-drug-prices
Japan's GDP shrinks 0.7% in Jan.-March on imports, weak consumption - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250516/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Push for three million workers to get a pay rise above inflation: The Australian Government made a submission today to the annual wage review ...
9news.com.au/national/government-pushes-for-wage-increase-for-millions-of-workers/3eb5a514-55ca-4820-9781-4515a14ad500
Walmart warns it will raise prices due to tariffs: Walmart expects higher prices because of the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
axios.com/2025/05/15/walmart-trump-tariffs-china-trade
Experts backing interest rate cut next week, with more on way: Economists say conditions are right for the Reserve Bank to deliver relief for mortgage holders.
9news.com.au/national/finder-survey-most-experts-predict-rba-to-cut-interest-rates-this-month/c14dbcb9-c9fc-4e00-bb70-9280e80b1294
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