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US Inflation Surges to 3% in January, Exceeding Expectations

US inflation rose 0.5% in January 2024 to 3%, exceeding expectations and driven by broad price increases, especially a 15.2% surge in egg prices due to avian flu, posing challenges for the Federal Reserve's inflation control efforts and President Trump's economic policies.

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Trump's Rate Cut Call Defied as Inflation Report Triggers Higher Borrowing Costs

Following January's inflation report, which showed a rise above forecasts, President Trump called for lower interest rates, while investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates higher for longer due to persistent price pressures, impacting borrowing costs for consumers and ...

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Beales Closes Final Store, Blaming UK Budget Changes

Beales, a 144-year-old department store chain, is closing its last store in Poole, England, in May 2024, blaming rising costs stemming from recent UK budget changes, impacting 25 employees and highlighting challenges faced by smaller retailers.

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Hessian Cabinet Meets in Frankfurt to Boost Financial Sector

The Hessian state government's new Financial Center Cabinet met at Commerzbank headquarters in Frankfurt on Wednesday to address challenges faced by German banks, including bureaucratic burdens and potential takeovers, aiming to strengthen Frankfurt's position as Europe's leading financial center.

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Greens Propose Cannabis Legalization to Combat Australia's Cost of Living Crisis

Australia's Greens party pushes for cannabis legalization to ease the cost of living, citing billions in potential tax revenue and reduced law enforcement costs; the proposal includes a national agency to regulate the industry, despite a previous parliamentary defeat.

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WA Labor's Delayed Cost-of-Living Relief Sparks Criticism

Western Australia's Labor party promises to slash public transport fares by 50% and increase student financial assistance, but these measures won't begin until 2026, prompting criticism regarding the timing despite claims of sufficient infrastructure and improving economic conditions.

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US Inflation Surges to 3% in January 2024 on Broad Price Increases

The January 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) unexpectedly rose 0.5% from December, reaching a 3% annual inflation rate, driven by broad price increases, particularly a 15.2% jump in egg prices; this increase caused US stocks to drop and the 10-year Treasury yield to surge to 4.6%.

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Surprise Inflation Surge Dashes Rate Cut Hopes

The January 2025 CPI report revealed unexpectedly high inflation, with headline CPI at 3% and core CPI at 3.3%, causing bond yields to spike and stocks to fall, impacting predictions for Federal Reserve rate cuts and contradicting Goldman Sachs' forecast. Housing and medical costs were particularly ...

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Spanish Government Divided on Minimum Wage Taxation

The Spanish government raised the minimum wage by 61% over six years, causing a dispute on taxation between Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and other officials, including the Finance Minister. This disagreement reflects internal divisions within the ruling coalition on social welfare and fiscal p...

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Spanish Government Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax

Spain's ruling coalition is facing a major crisis over the decision to tax the minimum wage for the first time, causing a clash between the PSOE and Sumar, along with other opposition parties, with each side citing economic and social justice arguments. This occurs after a 61% increase in the minimu...

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Habeck's "Future Agenda": Education, AI Investment, and Bureaucracy Cuts

Robert Habeck's "Future Agenda" proposes a National Education Pact, €10 billion yearly for school renovations (starting 2026), a 25% bureaucracy reduction in four years, a €50 billion investment in AI, and increased Elterngeld payments, aiming to boost Germany's growth and competitiveness.

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Trump Administration Halts Penny Production, Pauses Ethics Enforcement

In his second term's first three weeks, President Trump's administration paused the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act's enforcement, removed the government ethics office director, and stopped penny production, raising investor concerns about ethical conduct and economic impacts.

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