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US inflation falls to 8.5% in July but still close to multi-decade high

Gas prices drop sharply after a hitting a national average of $5 a gallon in mid-June

The Guardian - US

‘Greater insight’: ABS unveils monthly inflation reports as cost-of-living crisis bites

Households and the Reserve Bank will get a much closer look into when soaring inflation peaks later this year with monthly price reports coming.

The New Daily

Royal Mail strike 2022: Postal strike dates, why posties are striking and what they've been offered

Over 115,000 postal workers are due to strike for four days over August and September 2022, they've been offered a rise, but it comes with a catch

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German FinMin pitches $10B tax cut plan to dampen inflation

Germany’s finance minister says the government plans to make tax cuts worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.2 billion) to benefit broad sections of the population squeezed by high energy costs and inflation

The Independent UK

The UK’s cost of living support won’t protect the poorest – here’s what the government should do instead

UK households have faced unprecedented blows to their living standards in 2022. Home energy costs have more than doubled and are threatening to triple, the price of petrol has risen by more than half since the start of last year and overall price inflation is heading for double digits.

The Conversation

Admiral records solid interim profits and customer growth despite inflationary environment

Its 6.94m UK insurance customers were up 12% on the first half of 2021

Birmingham Post

Egypt’s Annual Urban Consumer Inflation Rises to 13.6% in July

Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation accelerated to 13.6% year-on-year in July from 13.2% in June, data from the country's statistics agency CAPMAS showed on Wednesday. Month on month, headline inflation increased by 1.3%, compared to a 0.1% decrease in June. Among the biggest annual price increases were food and beverages…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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US Stock Futures Edge Higher; All Eyes On Inflation Data

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Benzinga

Gene Collier: Biden can thank Trump for Inflation Reduction Act

As a highly combustible news week neared its midpoint, plans were solidifying around Friday afternoon for President Joe Biden to sign into law the Inflation Reduction Act, which, you might have heard, is no small thing.

Tribune News Service

Inflation is cooling thanks to gas prices, but many things still cost a lot more

Falling gasoline prices put a dent in the July inflation rate, which fell to 8.5% from 9.1% in June. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.

WEKU

Tens of millions of working Brits set to be hit by 'stealth tax' of £30billion

Income tax thresholds, including the personal allowance, have been frozen for four years. But inflation is soaring and could hit 13% - meaning people will be dragged into paying more

Daily Mirror

FTSE 100 insurers eye simpler, more affordable policies as inflation sets in

Aviva and Admiral both expect ‘essential’ insurance ranges to grow in popularity during cost-of-living crisis

Evening Standard

Bank of Thailand signals gradual moves after first hike since 2018

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has signalled sticking with measured moves going forward to fight inflation without derailing the economic recovery, after raising the benchmark policy rate for the first time in more than three years.

Bangkok Post

State pension could go up by almost £1,000 to hit £10,000 a year

The triple lock sets how much the state pension rises every year.

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Bangkok Post

Central bank hikes rate for first time since 2018 to tame hot inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate for the first time in nearly four years on Wednesday, lifting it by a quarter point as expected to fight surging inflation as the economic recovery gains momentum.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: US inflation falls to 8.5%, Elon Musk sells Tesla shares

US inflation fell back from 9.1% to rest at 8.5% last month still critical for the economy but dropping from the four-decade peak it hit in June and calming the markets.

The Guardian - UK

While Biden is tackling inflation and shaping a green economy for the US, Britain is being left behind

The Inflation Reduction Act is a big win for jobs and the environment, but Truss and Sunak have nothing similar to offer, says Carys Roberts of the Institute for Public Policy Research

Liverpool Echo

DWP state pension could hit £10,000 a year for first time

Payments will be boosted due to inflation

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The Guardian - UK

US inflation falls to 8.5%, raising hopes price gains have peaked – as it happened

US stocks rally, dollar falls sharply after ‘rare pleasant surprise’ from consumer price report; UK ministers to meet energy bosses on Thursday to discuss cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Asian stocks fall ahead of US inflation

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower ahead of U.S. inflation data that traders worry will show upward pressure on prices still is too strong for the Federal Reserve to ease off interest rate hikes

Financial Times

Nasdaq rallies more than 20% from recent lows after US inflation eases

Tech-heavy index gains as traders bet Fed will temper aggressive interest rate rises

The Guardian - UK

Britain faces crisis upon crisis, and our leaders are absent. This is how a country falls apart

Inflation, energy bills and stagnant wages could mean destitution for millions. But Conservative ideology forbids offering answers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall Ahead Of Inflation Data: Why Crypto Prices May Not Return To 'Prosperous' Levels

The global cryptocurrency market cap fell 2.7% to $1.09 trillion on Tuesday evening as investors awaited key consumer price index data.

The Independent UK

Public services face cuts unless £26bn inflation hole plugged, IFS warns

Prices rises will cause cuts in healthcare, education and defence unless the Treasury intervenes, according to a leading economic think tank

Bangkok Post

EconThai calls for wage hike to be based on inflation rate

The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) is urging the government to base the daily minimum wage calculation on inflation, not politically-motivated factors, as the Labour Ministry plans to enforce the new wage hike in October, which is sooner than originally anticipated.

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