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Govt criticised for 'too high' minimum wage: National says it's a "great shame" Labour has increased the minimum wage by so much ...
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Minimum wage too high to increase further without fuelling inflation - National's Nicola Willis
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Govt criticised for 'too high' minimum wage: National says it's a "great shame" Labour has increased the minimum wage by so much ...
odt.co.nz/business/govt-criticised-too-high-minimum-wage
Minimum wage too high to increase further without fuelling inflation - National's Nicola Willis
rnz.co.nz/news/political/483135/minimum-wage-too-high-to-increase-further-without-fuelling-inflation-national-s-nicola-willis
Australia to recommend minimum wage rise in line with inflation: Australia's government will support a minimum wage increase in line with inflation this year as ...
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Federal parliament live updates: Government considering religious discrimination laws, pushes for minimum wage increase
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/federal-parliament-live-updates-march-25/103626402
Government pushes for minimum wage increase to keep pace with inflation: The government will advocate that the wages of Australia's lowest-paid workers do not go ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/government-pushes-for-minimum-wage-rise-in-line-with-inflation/102802622
The push against wage rises has begun again – it’s an argument for Australia’s poorest workers to become poorer
theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2024/mar/28/the-push-against-wage-rises-has-begun-again-its-an-argument-for-australias-poorest-workers-to-become-poorer
The real reason cocoa prices have soared: First came a drought in West Africa. Then came the short squeeze in financial markets.
axios.com/2024/03/28/cocoa-short-squeeze-explained
Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
What is the new etiquette for tipping?: Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints ...
npr.org/2024/03/26/1196978930/new-rules-tipping-etiquette
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study: Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4554700-climate-change-driving-up-inflation-in-food-prices-study/
I earn £1,568 a month but rely on benefits - even they're not enough: A single parent explains how working full time still isn't enough to make ends meet – ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/earn-1-568-a-month-rely-benefits-even-not-enough-20524186/
The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?: The S&P 500 has climbed 10% this year.
abcnews.go.com/Business/stock-market-skyrocketed-start-2024-continue/story
Toyota confirms UK pricing for new GR Yaris: £10k price rise for Toyota's hot hatch hero - and the special editions are £60k...
pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/toyota-confirms-uk-pricing-for-new-gr-yaris/48353
Economic institutes lower growth forecast to 0.1 percent: The leading economic institutes in Germany have drastically revised their forecast downwards ...
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Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed: U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, giving up modest gains late in the session to send the Dow and ...
reuters.com/business/futures-rise-megacap-chip-stocks-bounce-2024-03-26/
The Wellbeing Budget is dead: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will not be delivering a so-called "Wellbeing Budget" ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/22/the-wellbeing-budget-is-dead/
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Oil's Red Sea problem is getting harder to ignore: Oil shipments and prices are being disrupted by turmoil on the high seas.
axios.com/2024/03/26/crude-oil-markets-red-sea
Higher olive oil prices due to shortage - Foodstuffs: Supermarket giant Foodstuffs is warning of a olive oil shortage and in turn higher prices at the checkout.
rnz.co.nz/news/country/512615/higher-olive-oil-prices-due-to-shortage-foodstuffs
‘Distinction the new credit’: Grade inflation puts uni integrity at risk: An investigation into grade inflation by Sydney University found a 234 per cent ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/distinction-the-new-credit-grade-inflation-puts-uni-integrity-at-risk-20240321-p5fe7i.html
Fast food workers are losing their jobs in California as new minimum wage law takes effect
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/03/26/california-minimum-wage-jobs/73107149007/
Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
reuters.com/markets/us/federal-reserve-expected-cut-rates-lift-bidens-prospects-2024-03-25/
Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon: Higher crude oil prices and increased demand for fuel from spring break road trips have ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-24/gas-prices-in-la-over-5-a-gallon
Quick Glance: Rising Gas Prices in California during Spring Break
- The surge in crude oil prices and the increased demand for fuel due to spring break have led to rising gas prices in California.
- Drivers in Los Angeles County are even experiencing higher prices, averaging $5.035.
- Moreover, California is set to transition to its summer gas blend, potentially costing 15 cents more per gallon than the current winter blend, as mentioned by Shupe.
- The national average for a gallon of gas stands at $3.533, as reported by AAA.
Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed: 2022 was the year of rapid inflation. However, according to the poverty report by the Paritätischer Gesamtverband ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/armut-inflation-100.html
Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data: Stocks logged another losing session on Tuesday, after closing lower in the prior two sessions ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-news-today-rally-fed-comments-pce-inflation-data-powell-2024-3
Germany's economy: Institutes drastically lower growth forecast: Germany's leading economic institutes have reduced their growth expectations for the current ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/news/deutschlands-wirtschaft--institute-senken-wachstumsprognose-drastisch-34580142.html
Yen hits 34-yr low ahead of key US inflation data: The yen dropped to its lowest level since 1990 on Wednesday before rebounding slightly after Japan's top ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-steadies-yen-teeters-ahead-key-us-inflation-data-2024-03-27/
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation: Australia survived sold out Taylor Swift concerts in Sydney and Melbourne without a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-inflation-holds-two-year-low-34-feb-2024-03-27/
Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so expensive: Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/economy/costco-hot-dog-inflation/
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Rentals costing landlords up to $450 a week in top-ups: The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
oneroof.co.nz/news/rentals-costing-landlords-up-to-450-a-week-in-top-ups-45221
Your 401(k) has 'room to run.' And it's not all about Fed rate cuts.: The Fed's plans to cut interest rates seems to be driving up stocks and your 401(k) ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/24/fed-rate-cuts-stocks-economy/73074366007/
Why investors are dumping the capital markets for real estate: Assets that were previously highly preferred by investors have grown less popular.
nation.africa/kenya/business/why-investors-are-dumping-the-capital-markets-for-real-estate-4570598
Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: report - National | Globalnews.ca: Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as ...
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Singapore Feb core inflation accelerates to 7-month high amid Lunar New Year: Singapore's February core inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in seven months ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-february-core-inflation-rises-36-yy-2024-03-25/
Money blog: Eight major price rises next Monday - but it's not all bad news: National Price Hike Day is on Monday, with water bills, broadband ...
news.sky.com/story/money-latest-mortgage-rates-house-prices-blog-sky-news-live-13040934
Minimum wage is UK’s ‘most successful economic policy in a generation’: Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/27/minimum-wage-is-uks-most-successful-economic-policy-in-a-generation
Bakery charges higher prices on Sundays and public holidays - "For being open": To compensate for the wage increase: a Dresden master baker raises the prices of ...
schwaebische-post.de/welt/verbraucher/aenderung-baeckerei-presierhoehung-sonntage-feiertage-brot-semmeln-preise-zr-92909735.html
Millions of households urged to submit meter readings before energy price cut: Millions of UK households are being advised to read their meter this weekend ...
lincsonline.co.uk/lifestyle/millions-of-households-urged-to-submit-meter-readings-before-9359435/
Luxury hotels are having a glorious moment: Rich travellers mean rich returns for investors
economist.com/business/2024/03/21/luxury-hotels-are-having-a-glorious-moment
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Youngkin vetoes legal cannabis market, rise in minimum wage: “The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and ...
dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-general-assembly/article_288f23f9-008e-514d-8511-3124663b3723.html
Quick Glance: Youngkin signs 2 gun control measures in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban passed by the state Legislature and instead signed two more limited gun regulations into law.
- Youngkin signed laws banning gun trigger switches that can make firearms fire automatically and allowing criminal charges against parents who allow children access to weapons deemed threats.
- While praised by gun control activists, they urge him to do more, emphasizing that the work does not stop here.
- The signing of the two gun control bills by Youngkin is seen as a step in the right direction, showing that America's gun violence crisis does not have to be accepted as inevitable.
DWP Pension increase next week 'not enough' experts warn: Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 from April 1
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24214655.dwp-pension-increase-next-week-not-enough-experts-warn/
Powell and Fresh Inflation Data Set to Crash Market Holiday: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/powell-and-fresh-inflation-data-set-to-crash-market-holiday
The Fed’s Waller Is in ‘No Rush’ to Cut Rates. Here’s Why.: The Fed is in no rush to lower interest rates this year, said Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller ...
on.barrons.com/4cxi51Y
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Backing BOJ Case for Caution on Interest Rates After Hike: Consumer price growth in Tokyo moderated while staying well above the central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tokyo-inflation-slows-backing-boj-case-for-caution-on-rates
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Official data confirms UK economy slipped into recession last year: Figures offer little cheer to Rishi Sunak as his Conservative party trails heavily in opinion ...
ft.com/content/f244e2af-c0aa-469e-a0c4-dab4da7a3ca7
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Morning Bid: Yen wary of holiday calm as Q1 curtain falls: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-28/
Social inequality in southern Europe: poverty in Italy at record high: Inflation and low incomes are having an impact. Giorgia Meloni's government is also ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/arm-und-reich/armut-in-italien-auf-rekordhoch-19615331.html
Not even Taylor Swift could drive up Australian inflation: There's no bad blood between the pop superstar and the Australian Bureau of Statistics
qz.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-australia-inflation-1851368762
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Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ's rate hike outlook: Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in March and factory output unexpectedly slid in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/tokyo-inflation-slows-march-clouding-rate-hike-outlook-2024-03-28/
The conservative case for keeping the Inflation Reduction Act: The IRA adopted a market approach for the most part, relying on a series of tax credits along with ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4538435-the-conservative-case-for-keeping-the-inflation-reduction-act/
Asparagus farmers are looking forward to a good season: The best quality kilo of asparagus currently costs between €15 and €18. Farmers are expecting a good ...
topagrar.com/acker/news/brandenburger-spargelbauern-freuen-sich-auf-gute-saison-20001776.html
Powell Juices Bond Market Bet on Inflation With Tilt to Jobs: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s increasing focus on protecting the job market is encouraging ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/powell-juices-bets-in-bond-market-on-inflation-with-tilt-to-jobs
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Global Economy Latest: How Long Will Inflation Last: I’m Rich Miller, an enterprise writer on the economy in Washington, and today we’re looking at two new ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/global-economy-latest-how-long-will-inflation-last
WTO: China initiates dispute over US tax credits for EVs, renewables: China has initiated dispute consultations with the United States regarding tax credits ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/wto-china-initiates-dispute-over-us-tax-credits-evs-renewables-2024-03-28/
Britain to slow rise of minimum wage from 2025, government says: Britain's government has ended its push to use increases in the minimum wage to narrow the gap ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-slow-rise-minimum-wage-2025-government-says-2024-03-28/
Belgium pushes minimum wage over €2,000 with bid in for more: A hike in the minimum wage puts the country among the few in Europe where the minimum wage ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/28/belgium-pushes-minimum-wage-over-2000-with-bids-in-for-more
US Consumer Sentiment Jumps to Highest Level Since July 2021: US consumer sentiment rose markedly toward the end of March, supported by strong stock-market gains ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/us-consumer-sentiment-jumps-to-highest-level-since-july-2021
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Taylor Swift gave retail a boost, showing up the rest of the economy: Not even a blast of spending from Swifties in the nation’s two largest states was enough to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/taylor-swift-gave-retail-a-boost-showing-up-the-rest-of-the-economy-20240328-p5ffuz.html
UK public's inflation expectations fall again in March - Citi/Yougov survey shows
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-publics-inflation-expectations-fall-march-citiyougov-2024-03-28/
We’ve stopped splurging – but have we finally tamed inflation?: The latest monthly data shows there’s no sign of inflation heating up again ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/we-ve-stopped-splurging-but-have-we-finally-tamed-inflation-20240327-p5ffny.html
German economy expected to grow only 0.1 percent this year - Latest News: The German economy is expected to barely grow this year, leading economic institutes ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/german-economy-expected-to-grow-only-0-1-percent-this-year-191981
Sri Lanka March Inflation Cools, Backing Case for Easing Policy: Sri Lanka’s inflation cooled for the second straight month in March, backing the central bank’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/sri-lanka-march-inflation-cools-backing-case-for-easing-policy
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Expensive Easter chocolate bunnies: Is chocolate inflation a greed inflation?: The price of numerous chocolate products has risen significantly faster than ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/osterschokohasen-ist-die-schokoinflation-eine-gierflation-19615840.html
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U.S. economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-economic-growth-for-last-quarter-is-revised-up-slightly-to-a-healthy-3-4-annual-rate-1.6825747
Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?: Fast-food chains are or planning to hike the cost of menu items because they're required ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-28/fast-food-workers-minimum-wage-is-going-up-which-chains-will-up-their-prices
Quick Glance: California Fast-Food Chains Adjusting Prices Due to Wage Increase
- Fast-food chains are raising prices in response to the new $20 per hour minimum wage for employees in California.
- Major chains like Chipotle are considering passing the cost increases on to consumers.
- McDonald's, Starbucks, and Jack in the Box are also planning price increases or modifications.
- Pizza Hut operators in California have discontinued in-house delivery and are now relying on third-party apps.
ECB’s Panetta Sees Time to Cut Nearing on ‘Rapid’ Inflation Drop: European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta said the growth in consumer prices ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/ecb-s-panetta-sees-time-to-cut-nearing-on-rapid-inflation-drop
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18 to 28 percent plus: Why the union doesn't want the AUA offer: There is no agreement in sight in the negotiations regarding the KV for the AUA on-board ...
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Zambian Inflation at 25-Month High as El Niño Fans Food Costs: Zambia’s annual inflation rate leapt to a more than two-year high as its worst drought on record ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/zambian-inflation-at-25-month-high-as-el-nino-fans-food-costs
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Donohoe denies multibillion-euro spending plan is linked to election: Public expenditure minister says funding is to help with soaring inflation and enable ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41363353.html
Pay living wage at 18, government urged: The Low Pay Commission has advised ministers to phase out age differentials in the national living wage
thetimes.co.uk/article/pay-living-wage-at-18-government-urged-enterprise-network-lgb90fzz7
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Trader Joe’s upped the price of its bananas for the first time in decades. Here’s why
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/27/trader-joes-upped-the-price-of-its-bananas-for-the-first-time-in-decades-heres-why/
Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued: The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-28/
Inflation Limits Impact of Construction Spending Growth, ABC Economist Says: Skilled worker shortages are likely to continue amid a surge of federally funded ...
enr.com/articles/58379-inflation-limits-impact-of-construction-spending-growth-abc-economist-says
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Where does the ECB go next?: As the monetary cycle looks set to turn, the policy framework for the next phase remains unclear
ft.com/content/e62d216c-d76c-4f63-a4e8-1830598c7d64
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Argentine Poverty Neared Pandemic Levels Before Milei Austerity: Poverty levels in Argentina rose slightly in the second half of 2023 as soaring inflation ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/argentine-poverty-neared-pandemic-levels-before-milei-austerity
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Letters: Population growth is driving housing prices up in Colorado and pushing locals out
denverpost.com/2024/03/28/letters-affordable-housing-shortage-jena-griswold-gop/
BoE's Haskel says rate cuts should be 'a long way off', FT reports: Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate setter Jonathan Haskel said that rate cuts should be "a ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boes-haskel-says-rate-cuts-are-long-way-off-ft-reports-2024-03-28/
Stock market news today: US futures tread water ahead of PCE inflation: US stocks are set to open flat on the last day of the quarter, as investors held back ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-us-futures-inflation-last-day-quarter-2024-3
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.: Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates ...
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Yen hits 34-yr low ahead of key US inflation test : The dollar climbed on Wednesday in the wake of more strong U.S. economic data, nudging the Japanese yen to a ...
wionews.com/world/yen-hits-34-yr-low-ahead-of-key-us-inflation-test-704707
Key economic figures mixed, but expert calls indicators for Clark County’s economy positive
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/28/key-economic-figures-mixed-but-expert-calls-indicators-for-clark-countys-economy-positive/
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Dollar Tree Is Raising Its Price Cap to $7: 'The Macro Environment Has Gotten in Our Way'
entrepreneur.com/business-news/dollar-tree-is-raising-its-price-cap-again/471763
Quick Glance: Dollar Tree Increases Max Price to $7, Attracts Higher Income Shoppers
- Dollar Tree plans to raise the price cap in its stores to $7 as announced in a quarterly report in March.
- The demographics of Dollar Tree customers trend towards higher income brackets, with an increasing proportion of individuals earning over $125,000 per year.
- The company intends to close approximately 600 locations under the Family Dollar brand this year, as well as an additional 400 locations over the coming years.
- Dollar Tree opened 641 new stores in the previous fiscal year and currently operates 16,774 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces.
How this bull market could unravel and what to watch for, according to Larry McDonald
cnbc.com/2024/03/28/how-this-bull-market-could-unravel-and-what-to-watch-for-according-to-larry-mcdonald.html
S&P 500 vaults to new high as Wall St. breaks out of its lull: NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose to a record March 27 after breaking out of their three-day lull near ...
postandcourier.com/s-p-500-vaults-to-new-high-as-wall-st-breaks-out-of-its-lull/article_815dab6a-ec7e-11ee-acc9-03d3e9a8797e.html
Minimum wage to increase by 10 per cent on April 1: Minimum wage is going up by 10% on April 1, 2024, and there might be changes so more people can get it.
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/minimum-wage-increase-10-per-28903413
Inflation in Belgium stabilises but remains at six-month high: Belgium has not yet crossed the next "pivot index", at which point wages are ...
brusselstimes.com/economics/984872/inflation-in-belgium-stabilised-but-still-around-highest-level-in-six-months
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