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Economic Concerns from US Trade Policy Hammers Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.79%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.50%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and a Slide in Chip Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.73%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home

Mortgage rates have been mostly declining in recent weeks, helping encourage prospective home shoppers just as the spring homebuying season gets going

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ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy

Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to US

The Guardian - UK

2 Must-Have Stocks as Consumers Prioritize Needs Over Wants

Consumers are having to tamp down on spending again as inflation and economic uncertainty cause them to divert spending from wanted to needed items.

MarketBeat

Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate as inflation slows

Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by a further 2.5 percentage points days after official figures indicated a slowdown in inflation that has eroded households’ purchasing power

The Independent UK

The stagflation nightmare of the 1970’s could rear its ugly head again to take a toll on Americans’ wallets and livelihoods

The combination of slow growth and high inflation is now a possibility, say experts.

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Construction activity tumbles to lowest level since pandemic

The fall was driven by steep declines in housing and civil engineering, while cost inflation also hit its highest point in nearly two years.

Evening Standard

Business group slashes UK growth forecasts for the “long and challenging" year ahead

BCC economists expect inflation and interest rates to stay higher than previously forecast

Evening Standard

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound after Trump pullback on some tariffs cheers investors

Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking a rebound on Wall Street after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs

The Independent UK

Debate Over Rates Pause Mounts As ECB Set To Cut Again

Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European Central Bank could on Thursday signal that a pause in interest rate cuts is in sight, analysts said.

International Business Times

Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why

Nigeria recently rebased its consumer price index (CPI) from 2009 to 2024, leading to a significant drop in the reported inflation rate from 34.80% to 24.48%.

The Conversation

Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress

In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico’s extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.

Al Jazeera

Chancellor plans sweeping welfare cuts amid tariffs warning, higher inflation and increasing borrowing costs

A minister has defended the proposals saying there is a ‘moral case’ for cutting Britain’s welfare bill

Evening Standard

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Price of butter, cheese, eggs, and bread to skyrocket in UK

Supermarket shoppers have been warned over food prices rising at the third fastest monthly rate in a year.

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Is a Long-Term CD the Best Option for Saving?

CDs offer good rates and guaranteed returns. However, are they the best option for longer range savings goals?

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The Impact of Inflation on Savings and Investments

Inflation is often described as the silent thief of wealth, gradually eroding the purchasing power of money over time. Whether you're saving for a home deposit, investing for retirement, or simply growing your wealth, understanding how inflation affects savings and investments is crucial to making smart financial decisions.

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From immigration figures to the tariff fallout: Trump’s Congress address fact-checked

The nearly 100 minute address highlighted many of the president’s initiatives, from an immigration crackdown to tariffs and energy policy

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NZ Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr quits unexpectedly

New Zealand's top central banker, Adrian Orr, has left the post after seven years in the job and inflation back in the target band.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s tariffs unleash ‘existential fight’ for Canada

Even if blanket tariffs are revoked, more tailored levies are likely to persist, stoking inflation, analysts say.

AAP

RBA deputy denies rate cut contradicted own forecasts

The Reserve Bank board did not disagree with its own staff over its inflation forecast as some commentators have suggested, deputy governor Andrew Hauser says.

Latin Times

Trump's Secretary of Agriculture: Raise Chickens Like I Do to Combat Surging Egg Prices

Trump administration Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently addressed rising egg prices, suggesting that Americans struggling to cope with inflation should begin maintaining backyard coops and produce their own eggs.

Salon

Why are potato chips still so pricey?

Inflation-weary consumers are turning to cheaper, generic chip options over their favorite brand-names

The Conversation

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists rebounded to $16B in 2024 − Mike Bloomberg; Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin; and Michael and Susan Dell lead the list of biggest givers

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2024 committed US$16.2 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 33% above an inflation-adjusted $12.2 billion in 2023, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations. Media mogul…

Evening Standard

Grocery price inflation holds steady amid warnings of rises later in year

Grocery price inflation has remained at 3.3% after falling from 3.7% in December – its highest level since last March, according to analysts Kantar.

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