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Walmart Raises Prices Due to Tariffs

Walmart announced price increases starting this month due to tariffs on imported goods, impacting consumers and potentially triggering similar actions from other retailers.

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Soaring Electricity Bills to Hit Americans This Summer

High temperatures across the U.S. this summer will drive up average household electricity bills to $784, a 12-year record increase of more than 6 percent, disproportionately affecting low-income families who may face health risks from foregoing cooling.

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Wall Street Nears Record Highs Amid Tariff Uncertainty

U.S. stocks are nearing all-time highs on Friday, driven by hopes of reduced tariffs and better-than-expected inflation reports, although lingering trade uncertainty and a Japanese economic contraction add complexities.

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Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers

The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.

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Reserve Bank's Cautious Approach to Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Slowdown

The Reserve Bank of Australia will likely cut interest rates next week but is hesitant due to concerns about wage growth and inflation, despite a slowdown in economic growth and criticisms from economists.

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EU Housing Market: Prices Soar, Affordability Plummets

Soaring construction costs, limited housing supply, and investment purchases have driven housing prices to record highs in several EU countries, with Hungary seeing a threefold increase since 2015, while rental costs have also risen significantly across the EU, impacting affordability and delaying y...

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US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point Since July 2022 Amid Trade War Worries

U.S. consumer sentiment dropped 2.7% in May to 50.8, its lowest since July 2022, due to worries about inflation from President Trump's trade war; economists are divided on the severity of the situation, with some noting that retail sales remain strong despite the decline in confidence.

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Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Near-Record Low Amidst Lingering Tariff Concerns

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index plummeted to 50.8 in May, a near-record low fueled by lingering anxieties over President Trump's tariffs, despite recent US-China trade détente.

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Australia's Interest Rate Cut to Save Mortgage Holders $100+ Monthly

Australia's central bank is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points next week, saving the average mortgage holder over $100 per month, driven by easing inflation and positive economic indicators.

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Fed Rate Hikes Dampen Job Outlook for Class of 2025

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since March 2022 have slowed job growth, impacting the Class of 2025's entry into the workforce, with venture capital funding and commercial real estate significantly affected, while sectors like healthcare remain strong; potential rate cuts in 2025 may impr...

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German Inflation Spurs Shift to High-Yield Savings Accounts

Rising inflation in Germany is prompting consumers to shift savings from checking accounts to daily and fixed-term accounts, with varying interest rates offered by different banks and online brokers; promotional offers provide higher rates for limited periods.

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US Consumer Spending Slows Amidst Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

A KPMG survey of 2,500 US adults from April 3-23, 2024, found that 68% want no more debt, 43% will delay car purchases due to tariffs, and 70% will use free streaming. This reflects adaptation to economic uncertainty from inflation and Trump's tariffs.

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