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Middle East Tensions & Global Economy > Iran's missile strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to reignite oil market volatility, even as global inflation pressures persist. :::stats 57% | Americans struggling with groceries/gas ::: Iran reportedly launched missile strikes on two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a recent cease-fire and threatening global oil f...

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UK house prices rise for first time since start of Iran war

Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds Business live – latest updates House prices across the UK have risen for the first time since before the onset of the Iran war, leaving property values narrowly below those seen at the start of the year, according to a survey. The typical property cost £299,330 in June, a 0.2% increase on the month before. This comes after a monthly drop of 0.2% in May, according to the latest Lloyds house price index, previou

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Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents Andy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime minister in his first interview since returning to parliament. The Makerfield MP told LBC that if he became prime minister later this month, as expected, he would look at reducing business rates for some high street businesses, bringing down water and energy costs by de-privatising companies and maki

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US job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force - Reuters

US job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force  Reuters June jobs report: US payrolls rose by 57,000, missing expectations  Yahoo Finance Hiring worse than expected in June amid elevated inflation  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Steady but not strong: US job growth slowed in June  CNN Why the Jobs Market Has Wall Street and Washington on Edge  The New York Times

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US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June - Fox Business

US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June  Fox Business US job growth slowed more than expected in June  CNN Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Hiring Continues at a Steady but Slower Pace, June Employment Data Shows  The New York Times US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil  AP News U.S. economy adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow  NBC News

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Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seats Andy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain its majority at the next election. Senior figures advising the Makerfield MP have been circulating a seat-by-seat poll showing Labour’s majority could be demolished at th

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Teachers in England get two-year 6.6% pay rise but schools to foot part of bill

Unions pleased with rise above forecast inflation but concerned nearly a third of it will come from school budgets UK politics live – latest updates Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and a further 3% next year, with extra school funding to meet most but not all of the higher wage bill, the government has announced. Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said the government would accept the pay recommendations of the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), which

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Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing

Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are considered Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Transport for NSW and the Reserve Bank have warned datacentres could take scarce land from logistics firms and housing developments, pushing up prices and overheating the economy, as calls grow for a national pause on the booming sector. The rapid growth of datacentres has raised concerns for the transport and logistics sector, with T

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BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after 1% pay rise offer prompts anger

Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs BBC staff fear a strike is on the horizon at the broadcaster after anger over a below-inflation pay rise offer made amid plans to cut thousands of jobs. There is widespread consternation among staff at the offer of a 1% increase, seen as derisory given that inflation is running at almost three times that level. It also comes with staff across the BBC worried about their jobs, as the corpo

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UK disposable incomes squeezed by price rises and tax changes

ONS confirms 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter, with services, production and construction sectors expanding Business live – latest updates UK households suffered a drop in disposable incomes in the first three months of the year as price rises and extra wealth taxes hit average spending power. The Office for National Statistics said a rise in the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation in the first quarter and higher capital gains tax receipts reduced real household disposable income

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Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far

Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches Business live – latest updates Grocery inflation in the UK has not been as bad as feared so far, the boss of Sainsbury’s has said, but “pressure in the system” remains as the industry hopes for a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict. Simon Roberts, the chief executive of the UK’s second-largest supermarket, said it was still early in the year and there was “still uncertainty whe

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Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system

Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speech Andy Burnham has set out his blueprint to transform the UK with a promise to improve living standards and restore faith in politics through the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”. The person widely expected to be the next prime minister said the current system was “broken” and that “more of the same” would not be enough to tackle the significant challenges face

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Warsh's Fed debut: Worse than a World Cup without Italy? (US2Y:) - Seeking Alpha

Warsh's Fed debut: Worse than a World Cup without Italy? (US2Y:)  Seeking Alpha How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed  The New York Times How a Tight-Lipped Fed Could Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates  WSJ President Trump will not get what he wants from Kevin Warsh, a source tells us, as inflation will force the Fed upwards  Fortune Citadel Securities Warns of ‘Shifting Landscape’ Under Warsh Fed  Bloomberg.com

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How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed - The New York Times

How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed  The New York Times How a Tight-Lipped Fed Could Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates  WSJ Why Wall Street wants to talk about Kevin Warsh  Axios President Trump will not get what he wants from Kevin Warsh, a source tells us, as inflation will force the Fed upwards  Fortune New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says There's a Huge Problem With Financial Markets Right Now. His Solution Could Be Bad News For Stock Investors  The Motley Fool

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Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations

Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reports Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jacinta Allan has resisted growing calls for a royal commission into alleged corruption on Victoria’s $100bn Big Build, declaring “inflationary pressures on projects is not corruption”. It comes after an investigation by Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes rep

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A 'perfect storm' points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040 - CNBC

A 'perfect storm' points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040  CNBC Study: People Wanted Tech-Savvy Cars, And Now They Can't Afford Them  CarBuzz Will Surging Luxury SUV and Hybrid Demand Reshape CarGurus' (CARG) Marketplace Mix and Monetization?  simplywall.st Affordability alert: Car prices surge $11,000+ in 6 years  CBT News Cox Auto: High interest rates, cost of living hurt affordability, not new-car prices  Auto Finance News

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PCE report: Fed's preferred inflation measure hits 3-year high, keeping talk of possible rate hike in play - Yahoo Finance

PCE report: Fed's preferred inflation measure hits 3-year high, keeping talk of possible rate hike in play  Yahoo Finance Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows  CNBC Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices  The New York Times Inflation report could fuel concerns over higher interest rates, even as oil prices fall  NBC News Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges  AP News

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Micron eases AI fears, PCE hits 3-year high - Yahoo Finance UK

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Micron eases AI fears, PCE hits 3-year high  Yahoo Finance UK Stocks rise after Micron's strong earnings, in-line inflation data: Live updates  CNBC Sandisk, Western Digital and others soar as Micron results 'justify elevated valuations'  Yahoo Finance Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Opens Higher After Micron Earnings; Wendy's in Focus — Live Updates  WSJ Stock Market Today: Dow Rises After Key Inflation Gauge; Micron Rockets  Investor's Busine

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Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows - CNBC

Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows  CNBC US Inflation Climbs to Three-Year High, Spending Picks Up  Bloomberg The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows prices rising at fastest pace in 3 years  CBS News PCE data and June jobs report headline a data-heavy two weeks  Kraken Blog Inflation tops 4% for first time in three years  CNN

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Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new party aimed at political centre promising ‘reason over rage’

New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party called Community Strong Australia, with the aim of providing a centrist alternative for voters amid the rise of One Nation and the turmoil inside the Coalition. The party will focus on issues including housing affordability, cost of living, climate change, childcare, education, healthcare and social cohesio

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