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Economy, Personal Finance

“Amid persistent inflation, 54% of Americans are using savings to pay for everyday expenses”

“…Prices continued their upward momentum in January, rising 0.5% for the month and 6.4% over the past 12 months, according to the latest consumer price index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To make ends meet, 27% of Americans said… Continue Reading…

Business

“Nestle plans price hikes after inflation eats into profits”

“The world’s biggest food group Nestle will raise prices further this year, Chief Executive Mark Schneider said on Thursday, after more expensive ingredients contributed to full-year net profit missing analyst expectations…. The maker of Nescafe instant coffee and KitKat chocolate… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Are record corporate profits driving inflation? Here’s what experts think.”

“…Some who do blame corporate price-gouging for a portion of the price increases said it arises from market concentration that allows a handful of dominant companies in a given sector to raise prices without fear of competitors undercutting them with… Continue Reading…

Business

“McDonald’s sales, profit top estimates as inflation persists”

“Higher menu prices and customer visits boosted McDonald’s Corp quarterly profit and sales above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, but shares fell when the burger chain warned inflation will weigh on margins in 2023. Shares of the burger chain fell… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…US workers were earning just 12 cents more in 2022 than they did in 1972…”

“…According to CNBC, American workers were earning an average of $27.45 per hour in June of 2022. Back in 1972, the same workers made an average of $3.88 an hour… When adjusted for inflation, American workers are earning just 12 cents… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average Social Security retirement benefit fell short by 46% in 2022. Here are the costs that went up the most”

“…Even as a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment went into effect in January, the record high annual benefit increase still fell short, according to new research from The Senior Citizens League. The average retiree benefit increased to $1,656.30 in 2022 from $1,564 in 2021… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“BlackRock Bucks Bets on Plunging Inflation”

“BlackRock Inc. strategists say traders that have started to bet on a sharp slowdown in inflation are setting themselves up for disappointment. While they acknowledge that prices pressures are ebbing faster than expected, they contest consensus bets that see the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Millionaires plan to cut their holiday spending due to inflation”

“American millionaires are trimming their holiday spending and becoming more budget-conscious as a result of inflation, a sign that spending cuts are now rising up the wealth ladder, according to a CNBC survey. The CNBC Millionaire Survey found 80% of… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Fed set to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation Grinch loses steam”

“The Federal Reserve will conclude its last policy meeting of the year on Wednesday on the back of a surprise drop in inflation, consensus around a slowed pace of interest rate increases, and markets primed for a coming halt in… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“BofA warns hot inflation might run rampant for another 10 years…”

“Despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes — including four consecutive hikes of 75 basis points — inflation is still running hot. Consumer prices in the U.S. climbed 0.4% in October and were up 7.7% from a year ago.… Continue Reading…