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Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger's $25 billion merger with Albertsons: The FTC argued that the Kroger-Albertsons merger would eliminate competition ...
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger's $25 billion merger with ...
Quick Glance: Albertsons Cancels $25 Billion Kroger Merger Plans
  • Albertsons has canceled its merger with Kroger and is suing for breach of contract following court rulings against the deal.

  • CEO Vivek Sankaran expressed disappointment over the court decisions and the tough choice to terminate the agreement.

  • The attempt to create the largest grocery merger in U.S. history failed due to antitrust concerns raised by regulators.

  • Albertsons claims Kroger did not make necessary efforts for regulatory approval, a charge Kroger strongly denies.
Gas prices are the lowest since 2021: Gas prices haven't been this low since spring 2021.
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Gas prices are the lowest since 2021
Quick Glance: Gas Prices Hit Lowest Level Since 2021
  • Gas prices in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level since spring 2021.

  • The current average price of $2.98 per gallon signals a positive trend for inflation and is welcomed by drivers ahead of the holiday travel season.

  • The lower prices may politically benefit President-elect Donald Trump, contrasting the challenges faced by the Biden administration due to high prices in 2022.

  • Gas prices are expected to decrease further by 10 to 15 cents by Christmas as demand typically wanes in cooler months.
Inflation in November: CPI rose 2.7%, matching the forecast: The consumer price index showed inflation accelerated again in November.
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Inflation in November: CPI rose 2.7%, matching the forecast
Quick Glance: US inflation rises, yet Fed still plans rate cut
  • US inflation increased slightly to 2.7% in November, but this is unlikely to prevent the Fed from cutting rates.

  • Consumer prices rose by 0.3% from October to November, marking the largest monthly increase since April.

  • Despite the decline in inflation, pressure from tariffs and policy changes may affect future pricing.

  • The Fed is expected to adjust its rate cuts while the economy remains strong.
Albertsons abandons merger and sues Kroger: Albertsons said Wednesday that it has terminated a $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger and will sue the grocery ...
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Albertsons abandons merger and sues Kroger
Democratic President Rebuilds Economy, Just In Time To Hand It Off To Trump — Again
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Democratic President Rebuilds Economy, Just In Time To Hand It Off To ...
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Historic Clemency to 1,500 Individuals
  • President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals released from prison to home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • This represents the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, focusing on nonviolent offenders who have shown remorse and rehabilitation.

  • Biden plans to take further steps in reviewing clemency petitions amid pressure from advocacy groups to pardon additional individuals.

  • The decisions may also be influenced by political factors, especially concerning potential legal repercussions related to investigations of Trump.
Argentina: has Javier Milei proved his critics wrong?: In his first year, the libertarian president has stabilised a turbulent economy, while retaining the ...
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Argentina: has Javier Milei proved his critics wrong?
Quick Glance: Milei: Trump's New Favorite Leader from Argentina
  • Javier Milei, known as 'the madman,' has been called Donald Trump's 'favorite president.'

  • His severe budget cuts have led to a rise in poverty in Argentina, despite a decrease in inflation.

  • The American right's admiration for Milei reflects a return to traditional small-government conservatism, with figures like Elon Musk advocating for drastic spending cuts.

  • Milei's ability to rally a working-class base around austerity may offer insights for future political strategies in the U.S.
Trump sticks by tariffs, won't guarantee inflation impacts: He's always insisted that U.S. trading partners would carry the tariff burden.
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Trump sticks by tariffs, won't guarantee inflation impacts
Quick Glance: Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs, Inflation Uncertain
  • President Trump reaffirmed his plans to impose tariffs and boost oil production, despite potential impacts on consumers.

  • His announcement to raise tariffs on major trading partners could lead to increased inflation, which was a critical factor in the elections.

  • Trump dismissed economists' concerns about tariffs causing price hikes and admitted he could not guarantee prices will not rise.

  • He also stated that he currently does not plan to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, aiming to signal stability.
India: Is the world's fastest-growing big economy losing steam?: India's economy slumped to 5.4% , below the central bank's RBI's 7% forecast. What's going on?
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India: Is the world's fastest-growing big economy losing steam?
Trump won't rule out revenge prosecutions, deportation of U.S. citizens when he takes office
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Trump won't rule out revenge prosecutions, deportation of U.S ...
ECB lowers key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points: the consequences for your money
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ECB lowers key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points: the consequences ...
Quick Glance: ECB Lowers Interest Rates to 3% Amid Economic Concerns
  • The ECB has reduced interest rates by 0.25% to 3% to address the weakening economy.

  • Despite a slight decrease in inflation, core inflation remains stubbornly high at 2.7%.

  • Economic indicators suggest a potential contraction, while geopolitical uncertainties are rising.

  • Economists anticipate that the ECB will continue to gradually lower rates in the first half of the upcoming year.
Chipotle is raising prices after promising bigger portions: Chipotle is raising its U.S. prices to offset inflation and to compensate for a promise to increase ...
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Chipotle is raising prices after promising bigger portions
Bank of Canada made the right call, despite conflicting data making it hard: The Bank of Canada’s mandate is to keep inflation stable and predictable; its ...
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Bank of Canada made the right call, despite conflicting data making it ...
Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 18, pause in January: Reuters poll
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Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 18, pause in January: ...
Why Altcoins Were Zooming Higher on Wednesday: Market-boosting catalysts, from the introduction of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to a presidential election ...
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Why Altcoins Were Zooming Higher on Wednesday
Pension fund assets hit N21.92 trillion in October – PenCom: "As of October 2024, the CPS has recorded 10.53 million registered contributors and boasts ...
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Pension fund assets hit N21.92 trillion in October – PenCom
How the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action: Unions have warned of further rounds of strikes in education and the NHS if pay offers are ...
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How the NHS, schools, police and trains could be hit by strike action
ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies
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ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth ...
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected: The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in November, according to the Dow Jones ...
cnbc.com/2024/12/12/producer-price-index-november-2024-.html
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected
Forbes Daily: Elon Musk’s Fortune Hits New High, Briefly Surpassing $400 Billion: Thursday’s edition of Forbes Daily covers a record high for the Nasdaq ...
forbes.com/sites/daniellechemtob/2024/12/12/forbes-daily-elon-musks-fortune-hits-new-high-briefly-surpassing-400-billion/
Forbes Daily: Elon Musk’s Fortune Hits New High, Briefly Surpassing $400 ...
Chances of Fed rate cut rise despite higher November inflation report: The market sees the probability of another 25 basis point interest rate cut at next week's ...
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Chances of Fed rate cut rise despite higher November inflation report
Bitcoin Lifted Above $100,000 on Firming Expectations of Fed Cut
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Bitcoin Lifted Above $100,000 on Firming Expectations of Fed Cut
Global economy bracing for Trumpworld: On the eve of Donald Trump’s election win in November, the world economy was already under stress with a slowing Europe ...
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Global economy bracing for Trumpworld
Quick Glance: Global Economy Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Victory
  • The global economy is under pressure from Trump's election, with increasing uncertainty surrounding future economic policies.

  • Key aspects of Trump's economic agenda include mass deportations, corporate tax cuts, and increased tariffs, particularly against China.

  • These measures pose inflation risks and may compel the Federal Reserve to maintain vigilance over monetary policy.

  • Uncertainty in US-China relations could adversely affect the EU, especially regarding trade agreements.
A nugget of good news in CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut: Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve ...
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A nugget of good news in CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate ...
South Africa: High Inflation Continues to Burden Poor Households - South African News Briefs - December 12,...
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South Africa: High Inflation Continues to Burden Poor Households - South ...
CPI Inflation Rises To 2.7% In November: This year’s final CPI report precedes an expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/12/11/cpi-inflation-rises-to-27-in-november/
CPI Inflation Rises To 2.7% In November
US inflation: Inflation rate in the USA continues to rise: Inflation in the USA continues to rise. In November it moved further away from the Federal ...
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/geldpolitik/us-inflation-teuerungsrate-in-den-usa-nimmt-weiter-zu/100093838.html
US inflation: Inflation rate in the USA continues to rise
New NHS strike warning as No 10 doubles down on 2.8% public sector pay deal: Above-inflation pay increases will not be possible unless Government employees ...
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New NHS strike warning as No 10 doubles down on 2.8% public sector pay ...
Wall Street Sends Big Tech to Fresh Highs After Inflation Report: Good morning. Big Tech and Elon Musk’s big fortune dominate markets. Huawei’s chip advances are ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-11/wall-street-sends-big-tech-to-fresh-highs-after-inflation-report
Wall Street Sends Big Tech to Fresh Highs After Inflation Report
Why Labor Data Matters for Mortgage Rates and the Fed: The Fed analyzes the jobs report to determine its next interest rate move, which impacts the mortgage ...
cnet.com/personal-finance/why-labor-data-matters-for-mortgage-rates-and-the-fed/
Why Labor Data Matters for Mortgage Rates and the Fed
Nasdaq closes above 20,000 for first time on tame U.S. inflation: NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index rose on Wednesday and a ...
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Nasdaq closes above 20,000 for first time on tame U.S. inflation
Stock market today: Nasdaq tops 20,000 in record first after CPI data: Tech stocks soared on Wednesday, boosted by the prospect of a rate cut at next week's Fed ...
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Stock market today: Nasdaq tops 20,000 in record first after CPI data
Disinflation in Türkiye in line with soft landing goal: Experts: Türkiye’s disinflation path is consistent with the country’s goals of a soft landing ...
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Disinflation in Türkiye in line with soft landing goal: Experts
Mortgage Predictions: How Will the Fed Respond to Today's Inflation Data?: Mortgage rates could fall, but the economy will have to get a lot weaker first.
cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-predictions-how-will-the-fed-respond-to-todays-inflation-data/
Mortgage Predictions: How Will the Fed Respond to Today's Inflation Data?
South African rand slips ahead of US, local inflation data: South Africa's rand weakened against a stronger dollar on Tuesday as investors shifted their focus ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-slips-ahead-us-local-inflation-data-2024-12-10/
South African rand slips ahead of US, local inflation data
Taxpayers could get $500 'inflation refund' checks under New York proposal: What to know
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Taxpayers could get $500 'inflation refund' checks under New York ...
Nasdaq Rises To All-Time High—Hitting 20,000 For First Time: Analysts remained optimistic about interest rate cuts after an inflation report fell in line with ...
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/12/11/nasdaq-rises-to-all-time-high-hitting-20000-for-first-time/
Nasdaq Rises To All-Time High—Hitting 20,000 For First Time
Can the U.S. Climb Out of Its ‘Unprecedented’ Housing Crisis?: The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/11/realestate/housing-market-2024-2025.html
Can the U.S. Climb Out of Its ‘Unprecedented’ Housing Crisis?
Inflation in Romania jumps to 5% in November: The inflation rate in Romania increased to 5.1% amid higher political turmoil after coming down to to 4 ...
romania-insider.com/inflation-romania-jumps-5-november-dec-2024
Inflation in Romania jumps to 5% in November
ECB set to trim interest rates again: What's next and why it matters: The ECB is set to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, with further easing expected ...
euronews.com/business/2024/12/11/ecb-set-to-trim-interest-rates-again-whats-next-and-why-it-matters
ECB set to trim interest rates again: What's next and why it matters
ECB to cut interest rates: The consequences for the economy and your money: This Thursday, the ECB is expected to cut the base interest rate again ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/leitzins-ezb-vor-neuer-zinssenkung-die-folgen-fuer-die-wirtschaft-und-euer-geld/
ECB to cut interest rates: The consequences for the economy and your money
The Russian economy has slipped into a vicious circle: The rouble has recovered from its recent slump. But the economic situation in Russia remains tense ...
diepresse.com/19163380/die-russische-wirtschaft-ist-in-einen-teufelskreis-geschlittert
The Russian economy has slipped into a vicious circle
What big-bank CEOs are expecting — good and bad — from Trump 2.0: The top executives at some of the nation's largest banks spoke Tuesday about their expectations ...
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What big-bank CEOs are expecting — good and bad — from Trump 2.0
DAX and Dow Jones: US inflation rises as expected - | Indices increase: US inflation developed as expected in November.
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DAX and Dow Jones: US inflation rises as expected - | Indices increase
Biden acknowledges inflation pain, warns against Trump policies - UPI.com: President Joe Biden's economic policies are working despite the pain inflation ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/12/10/u-biden-brookings-speech/7321733880619/
Biden acknowledges inflation pain, warns against Trump policies - UPI.com
Why the Fed needs to keep interest rates higher for longer: Economist: While inflation has moderated from its peaks during the pandemic, it remains above the ...
finance.yahoo.com/video/why-fed-needs-keep-interest-213056307.html
Why the Fed needs to keep interest rates higher for longer: Economist
European markets mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data; Zara owner Inditex down 6%
cnbc.com/2024/12/11/european-markets-live-updates-us-inflation-data-and-earnings.html
European markets mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data; Zara owner ...
After President Milei’s first year, Argentina’s economy is looking strangely ... normal
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After President Milei’s first year, Argentina’s economy is looking ...
RBA will monitor Donald Trump's trade tariffs for inflation risk, says deputy governor
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RBA will monitor Donald Trump's trade tariffs for inflation risk ...
Gold prices flat as US inflation data takes center stage: Gold prices traded mostly flat on Wednesday as investors looked forward to a critical U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-touches-two-week-peak-us-inflation-data-focus-2024-12-11/
Gold prices flat as US inflation data takes center stage
Nasdaq outshines Wall Street peers on tech boost with focus on inflation data
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-stall-investors-await-inflation-data-2024-12-10/
Nasdaq outshines Wall Street peers on tech boost with focus on inflation ...
Stock market today: Indexes fall ahead of November inflation report: Stocks wobbled before a key inflation report. November CPI data comes ahead of the Fed's ...
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Stock market today: Indexes fall ahead of November inflation report
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
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Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data ...
Dubai: 22K gold price soars past Dh300 mark again - News | Khaleej Times: Market attention now turns to upcoming US inflation reports, which could be crucial in ...
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Dubai: 22K gold price soars past Dh300 mark again - News | Khaleej Times
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await key policy meeting in China: South Korea reported seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 2.7% in November ...
cnbc.com/2024/12/11/asia-markets.html
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await key policy meeting in ...
Stocks rise after November inflation report comes in as expected: Live updates: Stocks rose after November's inflation report met economists' projections ...
cnbc.com/2024/12/10/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Stocks rise after November inflation report comes in as expected: Live ...
Interest rates: What investment experts expect from the Fed and the ECB in 2025: Interest rates in the eurozone and the USA will continue to fall until the end ...
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Interest rates: What investment experts expect from the Fed and the ECB in ...
The CPI report Wednesday is expected to show that progress on inflation has hit a wall
cnbc.com/2024/12/10/the-cpi-report-wednesday-is-expected-to-show-progress-on-inflation-has-hit-a-wall.html
The CPI report Wednesday is expected to show that progress on inflation ...
Ibovespa Continues to Rise Amid Fiscal Package Expectations: The Brazilian stock market, represented by the Ibovespa index, has gained momentum ...
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Ibovespa Continues to Rise Amid Fiscal Package Expectations
Dollar Retreats to R$ 6.04 Amid Fiscal Package Negotiations and Lula’s Health Concerns
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Dollar Retreats to R$ 6.04 Amid Fiscal Package Negotiations and Lula’s ...
The USDA Suspended Cattle Trade With Mexico Due to a 'Flesh-Eating' Parasite
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The USDA Suspended Cattle Trade With Mexico Due to a ...
Trump should be thanking Jerome Powell for his second term: The chairman of the Federal Reserve presided over the worst inflation in 40 years ...
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Trump should be thanking Jerome Powell for his second term