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Rishi Sunak to paint upbeat economic picture in speech ahead of Autumn Statement

In a speech in London, the Prime Minister will celebrate having halved inflation

Evening Standard

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

The Independent UK

November dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation very gradually easing but many households still struggling

The Independent UK

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Sunak to give update on state of the nation’s finances ahead of autumn statement

In a speech in London, the Prime Minister will celebrate having halved inflation.

The Independent UK

Thanksgiving, Fed Minutes and Other Key Items to Watch This Week

The S&P 500 had a good week last week and finished up over 2%. Part of the rally was bolstered by some better-than-expected inflation news

Barchart

Autumn statement will avoid tax cuts that promote inflation, pledges Hunt

Chancellor seeks to promote growth ahead of autumn statement that could spark a rebellion among Tory backbenchers defending marginal seats

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt rules out any tax cut that fuels inflation in autumn statement

Chancellor says he will not throw away hard work done to tackle rising prices amid calls for income tax cuts

The Guardian - UK

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Hunt warns against fuelling inflation but hints at tax cuts for businesses

The Chancellor seemed to downplay speculation that income tax could be reduced in his autumn statement on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Chancellor 'must give immediate help' to struggling households in spending plans

CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt is being urged to help struggling households and take action to improve the benefits system in his Autumn Statement...

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Hunt faces red wall revolt if he delivers ‘a budget for the rich’

The chancellor’s potential inheritance tax cut in Wednesday’s budget would aid millionaires amid a cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK Treasury chief signals tax cuts and a squeeze on welfare benefits are on the way

U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt says the government can afford to lower some taxes now that inflation is falling

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt says he faces ‘difficult decisions’ on tax and benefits

Chancellor rumoured to be considering £2bn of cuts to benefits while reducing inheritance tax

The Guardian - UK

Are You Planning to Splurge? Most Holiday Shoppers Are

Holiday shoppers are planning to spend big despite inflation concerns, survey shows. Many plan to budget and look for deals, but 96% say they still expect to overspend.

Kiplinger

Mortgage rates have been falling for weeks as inflation fades—but the housing market may still struggle with affordability and high home prices

“For those homebuyers who can wait, the spring will bring more new listings and lower mortgage rates," Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant said.

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Barchart

Dollar Drops on Expectations the Fed is Done Raising Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.42% and posted a 2-1/2 month low. The dollar Friday fell moderately and remains under pressure as this week’s better-than-expected U.S. inflation news and weekly jobs data that point to a slowing labor market have bolstered speculation the Fed is down...

France 24

Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…

The Hindu

Argentina to vote in crucial presidential elections amid mounting economic woes

Nicolas, a 20-year-old student in Buenos Aires, faces an economic crisis reflected in 143% inflation & increased poverty. Javier Milei, an economist advocating tax cuts & dollarisation, is in a runoff against the Minister of Economy. People are deprived of basic needs & must be resourceful to survive. Lionel Vargas…

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Beyond GME: 3 Stocks to Invest in Instead

The specialty retail industry appears to be in a favorable spot thanks to easing inflation. Therefore, three specialty retail stocks, The ODP Corp (ODP), Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), and Aeon Co., Ltd. (AONNY), could be better buys than GameStop Corp. (GME). Read more….

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The Guardian - UK

Hunt warned against cutting tax for wealthy while making stealth raid on 36m workers

Chancellor considers deep cuts to inheritance tax in autumn statement to improve Tory polling

The Conversation

Price inflation is slowing, but here's why it still feels like we're in a cost of living crisis

The latest UK consumer price index (CPI) data has been hailed as a win for prime minister Rishi Sunak’s aim to half inflation, announced earlier this year. Prices rose by 4.6% in October 2023, bringing the rate of price growth down to its lowest point since an October 2022 peak…

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts for businesses a ‘priority’ as he hints at benefits squeeze

Chancellor says businesses take ‘priority’ ahead of autumn statement

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why you probably won't benefit from an inheritance tax cut

Inheritance tax is less a levy on the assets of the dead than it is a state of mind. Fewer than 4 per cent of estates are liable to pay it, because it only begins to apply to assets over £325,000. In reality, exemption thresholds allow many couples to pass…

The Guardian - UK

Five things that could help fix Britain’s private rented sector

From building more homes to giving private renters a legal right to buy after longer tenancies

France 24

Milei or Massa? Argentinians face tough choice amid economic crisis

As Argentina gets ready to vote for a new president, over 40 percent of its population live under the poverty line as their budgets are squeezed by triple digit inflation. The two candidates running for president – far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei and ruling Peronist economy minister Sergio Massa –…

Evening Standard

It's too soon to declare victory on inflation. Don't expect interest rate cuts until late next year

City Voices: Rishi Sunak may be gloating about hitting his inflation target, but most households don't share his glee

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