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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar

A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...

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Trump's Car Tariffs to Hike Prices Significantly

President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imported cars, impacting vehicles from Canada, Mexico, and other countries; this will likely cause a significant increase in both new and used car prices due to reduced supply and increased production costs, potentially affecting the upcoming elections.

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Russia Proposes Pension Indexation Reform Based on Real Spending

The Russian State Duma proposes reforming pension indexation, shifting from overall inflation to pensioners' actual spending on necessities like food and medicine, addressing the current system's failure to reflect the reality of rising living costs for seniors, exemplified by a 22% increase in esse...

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Slow Italian Consumption Growth Forecast for 2025

The Italian consumer goods industry association (Ibc) forecasts weak 2025 consumption growth (0.8%) and purchasing power (0.8%), driven by cautious consumer spending, high energy costs, and supply chain issues, impacting 35,000+ companies and 1.1 million jobs.

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February Retail Sales Show Slight Growth Amidst Consumer Caution

February retail sales reached \$722.7 billion, a slight increase from January, but experts warn of consumer caution due to inflation and economic uncertainty; some sectors like non-store retailers saw growth, while others like motor vehicles declined.

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Fed Admits Inflation Misjudgment, Trump's Tariffs Add to Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve admits to misjudging the inflation crisis in 2021, delaying its response until 2022 when it launched aggressive rate hikes. This mistake, coupled with President Trump's tariffs that may worsen stagflation, necessitates a revised policy framework that focuses on improving communic...

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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge

On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.

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Goldman Sachs Raises US Recession Probability to 35% Amidst Tariff Concerns

Goldman Sachs increased its US recession probability to 35% within 12 months due to anticipated reciprocal tariffs, weaker economic growth, and declining consumer confidence; the tariffs, set to take effect April 2nd, are expected to increase inflation and unemployment while decreasing GDP growth.

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Russian Duma Official Calls for Pension Indexation Reform Based on Senior Spending

Duma Committee Chairman Sergey Gavrilov criticized Russia's current pension indexation system for being inadequate, proposing to tie it to a revised consumer basket reflecting actual senior spending, citing discrepancies between inflation and the cost of essential goods for pensioners.

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Gold Prices Surge 68%, Prompting Investment Advice Amidst Uncertainty

Gold prices increased 68% from the start of 2023 to March 2025 due to inflation and geopolitical concerns; experts predict a further 14% rise in 2025, prompting advice for early investment but emphasizing long-term strategies and diversification.

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Trump's Global Tariff Plan Triggers Stock Market Plunge, Recession Fears

Global stock markets plummeted on Monday after President Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs on all nations, raising recession fears; Goldman Sachs increased its US recession probability to 35% from 20%, and investors sought refuge in gold and sovereign bonds.

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ECB Prepares for Economic Uncertainty Amidst Potential US Tariff War

The European Central Bank is preparing for potential economic uncertainty due to new US tariffs on European goods, potentially reducing the Eurozone GDP by 0.5 percentage points and increasing inflation in the first year. The EU may retaliate by targeting US services.

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