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UK faces higher inflation and record tax burden in bleak new forecast

Leaked forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predict higher inflation and unemployment for the UK in 2025 and 2026 than previously expected. The OBR also indicated that economic growth will be weaker from 2026 until the end of the current Labour government, with the tax burden continuing to…

The Independent UK

Fuel duty to increase for first time since April 2010

Fuel duty is set to increase for the first time in 16 years, with the current 5p per litre cut extended only until September 2026 before being reversed through a staggered approach. From April 2027, the Government plans to increase fuel duty rates annually in line with the Retail Price…

The Independent UK

Inflation and unemployment forecasts hiked as tax burden to hit record – OBR

It came as the UK’s official forecaster also reported that economic growth will be weaker than expected from 2026.

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Gold's 55% Rally Today Turns Into a 'Debasement Trade' Stampede— Investors Fear It's Only the Beginning

Fed Officials Signal Rate Cut, Gold Rises, Dollar Falls

International Business Times UK

Top Economist Says Trump's Tariff Rollbacks Are A 'Remarkable Admission' That His Policies Raised Prices

President Donald Trump's recent decision to roll back specific tariffs to combat soaring consumer costs constitutes a “remarkable admission” that his signature trade policies have directly fueled inflation, argues prominent economist Justin Wolfers.

Benzinga

Getting an Inflation Refund Check? 5 Best Ways To Invest It

Getting an inflation refund check? Discover five smart ways to invest it for long-term growth and financial security without wasting a dollar.

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Afternoon Update: Chalmers flags energy bill relief as inflation jumps; legal battles over Giuffre estate; and Robert Irwin’s reality TV win

Inflation climbs 3.8% in the year to October with childcare costs and rent among the drivers

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Inflation jumps in October, adding to pressure on government to make budget savings

Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector.

The Conversation

Rachel Reeves’s high-stakes autumn budget in five key charts

Chancellor to set out tax and spending plans shaped by weak productivity, high borrowing costs and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

AAP

Shares' rally fades as hot price growth dampens mood

The Austealian share market has clocked a third straight day of gains, but sticky inflation snuffed hopes of future interest rate cuts.

AAP

Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as May after inflation climbs to 3.8%

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite

The Guardian - AU

10 Financial Moves Every Retiree Should Make Before Inflation Surges Again

Inflation erodes purchasing power, making it one of the greatest threats to retirees living on fixed incomes. Rising costs for food, housing, and healthcare can...

Saving Advice

7 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor Before January 1st

The end of the year is a critical moment for seniors to review their finances. Tax rules, retirement distributions, and investment strategies often change in...

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10 Smart Ways Middle-Class Shoppers Are Fighting Back Against Grocery Inflation

Middle-class families are feeling the squeeze more than ever as grocery inflation pushes everyday prices higher each month. The cost of essentials continues to rise, leaving shoppers to rethink their strategies and develop smarter habits to protect their budgets. Instead of giving in to higher bills, many families are learning…

Evening Standard

Hospitality bosses hit out at "yet another" above inflation hike in minimum wage in 2026

It also comes as firms are still reeling from Reeves' £25billion raid on employers' National Insurance in last year's Budget.

AAP

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Lower energy rebates and higher housing costs than a year ago have propelled the headline inflation rate to its highest level in 16 months.

Benzinga

iShares' New Ultra-Short TIPS ETF Targets Inflation—Minus The Volatility

BlackRock is set to add to its roster of inflation-protected ETFs with the iShares 0-1 Year TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:ICPI), giving investors a chance to capture CPI-linked adjustments without the bruising rate sensitivity that hit longer-dated TIPS in recent years.

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The Independent UK

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation

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Here’s the Minimum Salary To Be Financially Comfortable in 2026

Find out the minimum salary you need in 2026 to feel financially comfortable and why rising costs could change what it takes to live well.

Benzinga

Producer Inflation Stays Hot, But Consumer Pullback Adds To Fed Cut Debate

Producer inflation jumped back into positive territory in September due to a robust increase in energy prices, while U.S. consumers showed signs of spending fatigue as retail sales growth came in weaker than expected, bolstering expectations for a Fed interest-rate cut next month.

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Economist Warns: Savings Accounts Won’t Protect You From Inflation

An economist warned that inflation and dollar devaluation could erode your savings. Here’s where to keep your money instead.

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4 Groceries Actually Getting Cheaper in 2025

Good news for breakast: Inflation is coming hard for everything, but these groceries have actually gone down recently, even if it's just from record highs.

Fortune

Wall Street is on tenterhooks over the Fed’s ‘rare, genuinely suspenseful’ December meeting, because the committee itself doesn’t know what to make of the data—or of one another

A divided Fed meets amid mixed jobs and inflation signals, leaving Chair Jerome Powell with a suspenseful December.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors brace for a flood of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, to assess whether optimism about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December can hold up.

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