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US growth upgraded to 2.4%: Can it now weather Trump’s trade war?

The expansion in the last three months of 2024 was supported by a surge in consumer spending and is an improvement on previous estimates.

Euronews

Stocks Bounce Back as Investors Shrug Off Auto Tariffs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.32%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.29%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Tumble as US Expands Tariffs to Auto Imports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.75%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.44%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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‘Cat and mouse game’: Zimbabwe gov’t workers moonlight as street vendors

With high inflation and a struggling economy, civil servants say they need secret side hustles to make ends meet.

Al Jazeera

Surging cost of cocoa leads UK shoppers to shell out more for smaller Easter eggs

Prices of some chocolate products have risen by 50% in a year while many have also shrunk in size, Which? reports

The Guardian - UK

This budget’s tax tinkering isn’t the same as meaningful tax reform. Here’s why

Labor’s tax changes this week do not tackle tax reform, or why we desperately need it. They only address the amount collected from personal income tax, which is the largest source of tax revenue.

The Conversation

Chocflation: Easter eggs are getting smaller and more expensive as costs soar

The price of chocolate increased by 16.5 per cent compared to the rates of other supermarket food and drink

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Stocks Roiled by Tariff Angst

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -1.21%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Hawkish Fed Commentary and Weak Stocks Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.37% and posted a 3-week high. Hawkish Fed commentary Wednesday pushed T-note yields higher and boosted the dollar. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, and St. Louis Fed President Musalem all said that US trade policies could boost inflation and...

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Trump Tariffs Could Push Up Inflation: Senior Fed Official

US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflation by as much as 1.2 percentage points if they are fully implemented, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says customers are exhibiting 'stressed behaviors'—and it's already tanked the company's valuation by $22 billion

The retailer’s stock dropped on the news that consumer confidence had hit a 12-year low.

Fortune

Hopes rise for interest rate cut after inflation falls – but experts warn relief may be short-lived

The Bank of England have promised a “careful” approach to reducing the rate this year

The Independent UK

London stocks make gains after drop in inflation

The FTSE 100 finished 25.79 points, or 0.3%, higher to end the day at 8,689.59.

Evening Standard

Further tax hikes likely in autumn despite spending cuts, say economists

It came as the Government’s official forecaster cautioned that there was a ‘significant risk’ around meeting fiscal rules.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Lower inflation – what it means for bills, taxes and shopping

A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off

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Dollar Supported by Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19% on support from higher T-note yields. Also, hawkish comments today from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee boosted the dollar when he said the next Fed rate cut may take longer than anticipated because of economic uncertainty. In addition, weakness in the...

The Independent UK

Mapped: House and rental prices revealed across the UK as growth accelerates

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show average private rent in the UK was £1,326 per month in February 2025

Evening Standard

Inflation to rise to 3.2% for 2025 as growth forecast slashed – OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said on Wednesday that it expects UK gross domestic product (GDP) to rise by 1% in 2025.

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The Independent UK

Inflation to rise to 3.2% for 2025 as OBR slashes growth forecast

The Government’s official forecaster has also warned that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer

Fortune

Fed president says a ‘major red flag’ will be if gloomy inflation expectations spread from consumers to Wall Street

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said if long-term inflation expectations are raised by the market, this could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The Guardian - UK

Confidence plummeting among UK food and drink manufacturers, survey shows

Food and Drink Federation says business confidence fell to -47% amid inflation, energy and labour pressures

Evening Standard

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

Inflation fell to 2.8% last month, but economists have warned price rises could accelerate next month.

Latin Times

Stocks Mostly Rise On Trade Optimism, But Trump Uncertainty Lingers

With the White House's "Liberation Day" on April 2 approaching, investors have been bracing for a wave of sweeping levies on imports amid warnings of crippled global trade, recession and a fresh spike in inflation.

Evening Standard

Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow

The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.

The Independent UK

Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow – ONS data

The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.

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