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Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease

Inflation in Thailand is expected to increase by only 0.5% year-on-year in May, the lowest in Asean, because of a decline in the prices of fresh food such as pork and chicken, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

Bangkok Post

Analysts anticipate more rate hikes

The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

Inflation relief camps emerge across Rajasthan to help industrialists

A series of workshops will be organised on the lines of the camps in all districts of the State this month.

The Hindu

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Argentines grill more steak despite pressures of 109% inflation

Argentines are expected to eat the most beef in five years in 2023, extending the country's reign as the No. 1 steak consumer per capita despite the painful impact of 109% inflation on food prices, a Rosario grains exchange report showed on Friday.

Reuters

US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here’s what that says about the economy.

The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs. Yet there were some mixed messages in the jobs figures as the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dollar Pushes Higher on Strong U.S. Payrolls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.42%. The dollar Friday recovered from a 1-week low and posted moderate gains as T-note yields jumped on the larger-than-expected increase in U.S. May nonfarm payrolls. The dollar Friday initially fell to a 1-week low after the Senate Thursday night passed...

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NHS should get cash boost to provide better meals for patients, MP says

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to step in and provide extra funding for cash-strapped NHS trusts to ensure they can afford to provide decent meals

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2 Dividend Stocks to Sell, and 1 to Watch

Despite the lower probability of the Fed’s rate hike in June, interest rate increases are projected to resume later this year to control persistent inflation. Amid an uncertain market backdrop, it seems wise to avoid fundamentally weak dividend stocks Realty Income (O) and Washington Trust (WASH). However, the relatively stable…

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Jobs Report Shows Hiring Surge in May: What the Experts Are Saying

A mixed jobs report should keep the Fed on track to pause its campaign of rate hikes.

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Droughts Boost Shipping Costs and Keep Inflation Elevated

A severe drought that has reduced water levels in the Panama Canal threatens to boost shipping costs that may keep inflation elevated, a new challenge to global central banks as they seek to contain inflation. Water levels at Gatun Lake, which feeds the locks in the Panama Canal to raise...

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3 Quality Stocks to Buy Today

Amid sticky inflation, tight labor market, and economic resilience, another rate hike could be in the offing. The higher interest rates and tighter lending standards could push the economy into a recession. Amid the macroeconomic uncertainty, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong quality stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Murphy USA…

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Stocks Rally as U.S. Default Concerns Recede and Wage Pressures Ease

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. U.S. stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the...

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Price caps on groceries are not the answer to the UK's inflation problem

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is proposing a form of price caps on basic food items like milk and bread to slow their price increases. This is likely to set maximum prices which sellers are not allowed to exceed, though it appears it would be voluntary.

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Markets Today: Stocks Gain as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.51% at a 9-1/2 month high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.31%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after Congress late Thursday night passed legislation to suspend the debt...

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Minimum wage hike reveals gender inequality

Female workers will be the most most affected by the upcoming minimum wage hike, as the FWC committed to focusing more on gender equality.

The National (Scotland)

Politicians 'reluctant to tell truth about mess UK is in', former Tory chair says

A FORMER chair of the Tory Party was applauded on Question Time after saying that politicians were not telling people the truth: 'We’re in one…

The Independent UK

US jobs report for May could point to slower hiring as Fed rate hikes cool demand for workers

America’s surprisingly resilient job market may have delivered yet another month of solid hiring and pay gains in May, if economists’ forecasts prove to be correct

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Australia's minimum wage jumps by 8.6 per cent, award workers get 5.75 per cent pay boost

Australia's minimum wage lifts by 8.6 per cent, award workers get 5.75 per cent increase, in Fair Work Commission decision.

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The New Daily

Australia’s lowest-paid get $1.20 an hour pay boost

Unions and the federal government have welcomed the decision to lift the wages of Australia's lowest paid workers by a $1.20 an hour.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s lowest-paid workers to get 5.75% increase in minimum wage

Fair Work Commission decision will raise wages for almost 2.75 million workers, but is still about 1% below the inflation rate

The New Daily

Fair Work Australia to rule on minimum wage, paid to millions of Australians

Millions of Australians on award and minimum wages are poised to find out how much more they will be paid. But economists warn a too-generous rise could

France 24

Eurozone inflation at lowest level since Ukraine war but more interest rate rises expected

The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone dipped sharply in May to 6.1 percent, its lowest level since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Despite this, European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde hinted at further, more gradual interest rate hikes to bring inflation down to its target of 2 percent. The…

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Stocks Higher as Lower Bond Yields Boost Tech Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed up +1.31%. Stock indexes Thursday settled moderately higher, with the S&P...

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The state of household debt in the US

US household debt has risen by nearly 50% over the last two decades, after adjusting for inflation.

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Stocks Rally as Tech Climbs on a Decline in Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.22%. The market is finding support today on easing U.S....

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