Avocado, tequila prices could go up due to Trump’s Mexico tariffs
That extra dab of guacamole on a burrito is likely to cost more in coming days.President Trump’s new tariffs, if they go into effect on…
Iran’s economy minister impeached amid rising inflation, falling currency | Business and Economy News
Hemmati was removed from office after 182 out of 273 lawmakers voted against him.Iran’s economy minister has been impeached after the parliament voted to dismiss…
January PCE inflation rose 0.3% for annual rate of 2.5%, meeting Dow Jones expectations
Personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 0.3% in January for an annual rate of 2.5%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday. Excluding food and energy,…
Opinion: Trump policies must swerve if he aims to bring down prices
If President Trump was elected with a specific mandate, it was to lower prices. Poll after poll reveals that inflation is a top worry for…
Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are ‘going forward’
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month, ending a monthlong suspension on the planned import taxes that…
Charting the Global Economy: Inflation Picks Up in Japan, UK
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessInflation accelerated in Japan, the UK and Canada, reinforcing a resurgence in price pressures around the world at the start of the…
Two major supermarkets slash price of ‘insanely delicious’ viral ‘chicken wine’ dupes leaving amateur sommeliers in awe
TWO huge supermarkets have shoppers shaking their tail feathers after slashing the price of "chicken wine" dupes. La Vieille Ferme Rosé earned the tongue-in-cheek nickname…
Businesses planning ‘most brutal round of job cuts in a decade’ after Labour’s tax rises
BUSINESSES are planning the most brutal round of job cuts in a decade to offset Labour’s tax rises, a survey reveals.A third of employers are…
Nearly six pubs closed a week last year with 4,500 jobs lost amid rising costs
NEARLY six pubs were shut every week last year as they were hit by rising business costs.In total, 289 boozers closed in 2024, resulting in…
Resurging UK Inflation Will Keep BOE Cautious on Cutting Rates
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUK inflation probably hit its highest level in 10 months in January, continuing a resurgence in price pressures that has made the…
Trump moves with speed and brute force on to-do list in first month
WASHINGTON — As President Trump approaches the first-month mark in his second term, he has moved with dizzying speed and blunt force to reorder American social and…
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS inflation picked up broadly at the start of the year, further diminishing chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime…
Amid economic uncertainty, Trump aims reciprocal tariffs at trade partners
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering…
PPI : U.S. wholesale inflation up more than expected in January at 0.4%
Wholesale Producer Price Index inflation in the United States rose 0.4% in January, according to a Thursday Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Unadjusted, PPI increased…
US inflation unexpectedly increases
Natalie Sherman & Charlotte EdwardsBBC News business reportersGetty ImagesUS inflation increased by more than expected last month, as higher egg and energy prices helped to…
Rachel Reeves told to ‘work closer with business to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances’ – The Sun
RACHEL Reeves should work closer with business to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances, a pensions firm boss has said.Andy Briggs, boss of…
Euro and European stocks dip as US inflation surprises to the upside
US inflation rose more than expected in January, shaking markets and pushing Fed rate cut expectations to December 2025. The euro fell, US Treasury yields…
Major broadband suppliers ranked best to worst ahead of inflation-busting bill hikes
THE nation's broadband providers have been ranked from best to worst on reliability.A survey conducted by Broadband Genie, involving 3,200 broadband users nationwide, has shed…
Waitrose shoppers baffled by £15 croissant easter egg and all ask the same question
WAITROSE has quite literally broken the mould with its new croissant-shaped Easter egg. Shoppers were left open-mouthed over the £15 price tag and demanded to…
How your favourite supermarket treats have shrunk or changed but prices has soared
SHOPPERS are being hit by sneaky supermarket price increases.Our favourite products are shrinking or reducing in quality while deals are getting worse.Here, Harriet Cooke looks…