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Asda Sales Dip Slows Amidst IT Issues and Inflation

Asda's sales fell 0.2 percent in the three months to June 30, a slowdown from the first quarter's 5.9 percent drop, due to temporary stock issues from a £1 billion IT transformation and rising food inflation; the chairman expects further difficulties.

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S&P 500 Rises Despite Concerns Over Fed Independence

The S&P 500 closed up 0.41% at 6,465.94 on Tuesday, boosted by Nvidia and Eli Lilly, despite concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence after President Trump fired a governor; investors anticipate a September interest rate cut.

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Consumer Confidence Dips Amidst Weakening Job Market

American consumer confidence fell to 97.4 in August, down from 98.7 in July, due to concerns about a weakening job market; job growth was only 73,000 in July, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.

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UK Shop Prices Surge Amidst Budgetary Impact

British shop prices increased by 0.9 percent year-on-year, the fastest rise in over a year, driven by a 4.2 percent surge in food prices due to increased business costs from the recent budget, potentially resulting in up to 300,000 job losses by 2028.

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Recession Specials" Resurface Amid Waning Consumer Confidence

Facing declining consumer confidence amid inflation fears, US businesses are introducing "recession specials," such as Super Duper's viral $10 "Recession Burger" combo, mirroring similar trends from past recessions. This reflects a downturn in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index to...

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Trump's Tariff Threat Risks Further US Car Price Increases

President Trump's threat to impose a 200 percent tariff on Chinese rare earth magnets, crucial for US car manufacturing, risks further price increases for vehicles and related services, echoing the impact of the 2021-2023 computer chip shortage that significantly increased car prices. The action com...

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Canadian Companies Demonstrate Pricing Power Amidst Inflation

Two Canadian companies, Cameco Corp. and Celestica Inc., demonstrate pricing power with significant sales growth and margin expansion; Cameco's uranium production benefits from increased demand and prices, while Celestica's technology focus captures market growth.

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Cost-of-Living Crisis Resurges: 60% of UK Households See Disposable Income Fall

Sixty percent of British households saw disposable income fall in the year to July, with middle-income households experiencing their first yearly drop since September 2023, driven by 3.8% inflation and rising essential costs; lower-income households suffered the most.

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UK Energy Prices to Rise 2% in October

The UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 2% rise in energy prices, increasing average monthly bills by £2.93 (€3.40) from October 2024 for 24 million households on default tariffs, reaching an annual cost of £1,755 (€2,035), while 37% of customers on fixed tariffs remain unaffected, although the in...

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Bank of Canada to Maintain 2% Inflation Target

The Bank of Canada will not change its 2% inflation target when its monetary policy framework is renewed in 2026, Governor Tiff Macklem announced Tuesday in Mexico City, citing the target's effectiveness in anchoring inflation expectations amid global uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.

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CD Rates Expected to Fall This Fall

Amid economic uncertainty and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, experts predict a decline in CD interest rates from the current 4%-4.5% range by year-end, advising savers to consider strategies like CD ladders to manage risk.

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Powell Hints at Rate Cut Amidst Trump's Assault on Fed Independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September due to rising inflation from Trump's tariffs and slowing employment growth from his immigration policies, creating a policy dilemma amid Trump's attacks on the Fed's independence.

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