Tag: Inflation
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ECB Holds Rates Steady as Upgraded Outlook Signals Stabilization
Summary: ECB Meets Steady on Rates, Lifts Growth Forecasts The European Central Bank (ECB) paused its interest rate hikes and kept the key policy rates unchanged in a decision signaling confidence in a gradually improving eurozone economy. In its updated projections, the central bank lifted its growth and inflation forecasts for the coming years, implying…
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ECB Holds Rates Steady as Outlook Improves: What It Means for the Euro Zone
ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Upgraded Growth Outlook The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today that it would keep its policy rates unchanged, but it upgraded its projections for growth and inflation for the euro area. The decision signals a shift in sentiment—one that suggests the central bank expects the economy to recover more robustly…
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U.S. Inflation in November at 18‑Month High as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation Ascends Sharply in November New data and surveys point to a broad upturn in American consumer prices for November, reinforcing economists’ projections that inflation may have accelerated to its highest annual pace in roughly 18 months. While many factors feed this trend, the impact of tariffs on imported goods is a central concern…
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U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation on the Rise in November U.S. consumer prices were expected to climb at their fastest annual pace in about 18 months in November, a signal that affordability pressures persisted for American households. Economists cited a mix of factors, with import tariffs playing a notable role in pushing prices higher for a broad range…
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U.S. Inflation Likely Reached 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
November Inflation: A Closer Look at the Numbers Analysts expect U.S. consumer prices to have accelerated in November, marking the sharpest annual advance in about 18 months. The anticipated uptick underscores mounting affordability pressures for American households as import tariffs and related costs continue to filter through the economy. While the exact data will be…
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Why Your Terry’s Chocolate Orange Has Shrunk and Cost More This Christmas
Introduction: A familiar treat, a smaller bar, a higher price Shoppers may notice that the familiar Terry’s Chocolate Orange on the supermarket shelf isn’t quite the same this Christmas. The price has edged upward, and the bar itself is noticeably smaller than it was last year. While the 8% reduction in weight is not unprecedented…
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Trump’s White House address touts victories as approval ratings slip
President Trump Uses Evening Address to Pitch Achievements In a rare weekday evening address from the White House, President Donald Trump sought to recast his tenure by highlighting a string of policy wins and economic measures. The nationally televised remarks came as his administration faces mounting questions about public support and competitive political headwinds ahead…
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Trump Digs In: Attacks and Blame-Shifting Over Americans’ Economic Worries
Overview: A Focused Defense While Blaming Others In a recent speech marked by rapid delivery and combative language, former President Donald Trump reframed ongoing concerns about the American economy. He asserted that he inherited a “mess” and that he is actively fixing it, a refrain that mirrors his conventional messaging style when addressing reporters in…
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Why Your Chocolate Orange Has Got Smaller and More Expensive This Year
Why the Chocolate Orange is smaller and pricier this year If you’ve reached for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange this Christmas and noticed two things at once — it costs more on the shelf and weighs less than last year — you’re not imagining it. The familiar citrusy indulgence has both shrunk and priced up in…
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Trump’s Evening Address: Boasting Wins as Approval Ratings Sink
Trump’s Rare White House Address Sets the Narrative In a rare late-evening statement from the White House, President Donald Trump framed his administration as a series of victories while acknowledging the political headwinds he faces. The address, delivered amid a climate of sagging public support, focused on policy wins and suggested a scapegoat for lingering…