In a surprising turn of events, UK inflation surged to 4% in December 2023, marking the first increase in 10 months. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics revealed…
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Germany’s Consumer Prices Drop, Reflecting Easing Inflation
Preliminary Figures Show Decline Recent preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany indicates a decline in consumer prices for November, surpassing initial expectations. According to the figures released…
Social Security Advocates Warn of Potential Benefit Disruption Amid U.S. Debt Default Concerns
Social Security Advocates Warn Beneficiaries About Possible Payment Interruptions As the likelihood of a U.S. debt default increases, advocates for Social Security beneficiaries are sounding the alarm, urging individuals to…
Consumer Debt Surpasses $17 Trillion Milestone Amidst Decline in Mortgage Demand
Consumer Debt Reaches Record High Consumer debt in the United States has surpassed a significant milestone, reaching a new high of over $17 trillion in the first quarter of 2023,…
Yellen Warns of Broken Markets and Disrupted Services as Debt Ceiling Pressure Ramps Up
Yellen’s Dire Warning on Debt Ceiling Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a strong cautionary statement regarding the debt ceiling, emphasizing the urgent need for Congress to raise it promptly. Speaking…
US Banking Crisis Unveiled: Troubles at Pacific Western and Silicon Valley Banks
Pacific Western Bank, a regional bank based in San Francisco, experienced a significant drop in its stock price as investors learned about its possible sale. Despite the bank’s reassurance of…
Canadians Struggle with Rising Prices as Retail Sales Decline Amid Inflation and High Interest Rates
As a result of high inflation and interest rates, Canadians consumers are reducing their expenditure, which is having a negative impact on retail sales. In February, retail sales decreased 0.2%…
Fed warns of impending recession due to banking crisis
FED warns of an upcoming recession due to fallout from the U.S. banking crisis, with projections indicating GDP growth of just 0.4% for 2023. Despite inflation data being mostly cooperative with the Fed’s aims, officials have expressed concerns over broader economic conditions, with some members leaning towards a half-point rate rise before the banking problems. Markets currently estimate a 72% chance of one more quarter percentage point rate hike in May before a policy pivot where the Fed cuts before year-end.