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Independent.ie
5 months ago
Education

Private school fees rising due to 'inflation and a lack of government funding' with parents now paying over 10,000 at one school

Private school fees in Ireland have increased by up to 17% due to inflation in energy, food bills, and other costs.
The most expensive private school in Ireland, St Columba's, now charges over €10,000. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Economic forecasters see local climate as 'strong, but uncertain' in 2024 - Austin Monitor

2024 is expected to be less volatile but still uncertain due to ongoing government spending and the impacts of the pandemic.
The Austin area's strong growth trends and budget surpluses will provide a cushion for municipal budgets, even in the case of a small recession. [ more ]
The American Conservative
5 months ago
Social justice

Evening in America

Pessimism about the future
Rising inflation and concerns about prices [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Port Authority to hike tolls on Jan. 7 at NY-NJ bridges and tunnels

Toll rates at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crossings will increase for E-ZPass users and non-E-ZPass users.
The new toll rates are based on inflation and determined by the consumer price index increase from September 2022 to September 2023. [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Business

The U.S. economy surprisingly added another 216,000 jobs, blowing away expectations

The US labor market remains resilient with the addition of 216,000 jobs in December.
The unemployment rate remains at 3.7% for the 23rd straight month, but wage growth could complicate the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Business

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

The US added 216,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and indicating resilience in the job market despite higher interest rates
Unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, reflecting a consistently low joblessness rate for the past 23 months [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Business

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

The US added 216,000 jobs in December, exceeding the number added in November.
The unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, below 4% for the 23rd consecutive month. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Business

The U.S. economy surprisingly added another 216,000 jobs, blowing away expectations

The US labor market remains resilient with the addition of 216,000 jobs in December.
The unemployment rate remains at 3.7% for the 23rd straight month, but wage growth could complicate the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Business

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

The US added 216,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and indicating resilience in the job market despite higher interest rates
Unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, reflecting a consistently low joblessness rate for the past 23 months [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Business

US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

The US added 216,000 jobs in December, exceeding the number added in November.
The unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, below 4% for the 23rd consecutive month. [ more ]
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#interest-r
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Business

Wall Street Sobers Up After December's Rally

Wall Street's longest winning streak in almost 20 years is close to ending.
Investors' optimism has been dampened by caution over market risks and potential interest rate cuts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% after increase in energy costs

December inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9%, reversing six months of consecutive falls.
The increase in inflation was due to higher energy costs and the end of government support for utility costs. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | The Canadian economy poised to recover in 2024 | CBC News

Inflation in Canada has slowed dramatically and the economy did not slip into recession, giving hope for 2024.
The Bank of Canada has been trying to get inflation back within the one- to three-per-cent window and forecasts show that it should be within that range in the first quarter of 2024. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Business

Wall Street Sobers Up After December's Rally

Wall Street's longest winning streak in almost 20 years is close to ending.
Investors' optimism has been dampened by caution over market risks and potential interest rate cuts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% after increase in energy costs

December inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9%, reversing six months of consecutive falls.
The increase in inflation was due to higher energy costs and the end of government support for utility costs. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | The Canadian economy poised to recover in 2024 | CBC News

Inflation in Canada has slowed dramatically and the economy did not slip into recession, giving hope for 2024.
The Bank of Canada has been trying to get inflation back within the one- to three-per-cent window and forecasts show that it should be within that range in the first quarter of 2024. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Eurozone Price Pressures Edged Higher to End the Year

Inflation across the eurozone rose at the end of 2023 due to the expiration of government subsidies for energy costs.
Germany's inflation rate rose at a slower-than-expected rate in December, driven by a statistical quirk related to energy costs.
The core inflation rate, excluding food and energy prices, continued to decline in December. [ more ]
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Intelligencer
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Can Joe Biden Pull Off a Harry Truman?

Joe Biden's reelection bid might resemble Harry Truman's in 1948.
Truman's remarkable comeback was accompanied by an intense presidential focus on fighting inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Want to Understand 2024? Look at 1948.

The period of economic unrest after World War II in the U.S. bears similarities to the current political and economic situation.
Harry Truman was the only president besides Joe Biden to oversee an economy with high inflation and low unemployment, similar to the current situation. [ more ]
Intelligencer
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Can Joe Biden Pull Off a Harry Truman?

Joe Biden's reelection bid might resemble Harry Truman's in 1948.
Truman's remarkable comeback was accompanied by an intense presidential focus on fighting inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Want to Understand 2024? Look at 1948.

The period of economic unrest after World War II in the U.S. bears similarities to the current political and economic situation.
Harry Truman was the only president besides Joe Biden to oversee an economy with high inflation and low unemployment, similar to the current situation. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France news

Carrefour pulls PepsiCo products in four EU countries over price hikes

Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in stores in France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium due to unacceptable price increases.
Grocery retailers in several countries have stopped orders from consumer goods firms due to price rises, leading to more fraught negotiations due to inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France politics

Major French Retailer Drops PepsiCo Products Over High Prices

Carrefour, France's biggest food retailer, has announced that it will no longer sell PepsiCo products due to high prices for consumers.
This move is part of a broader campaign by the French government to pressure manufacturers to lower food costs and combat persistently high food price inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France news

Major French Retailer Drops PepsiCo Products Over High Prices

French retailer Carrefour has announced that it will no longer sell PepsiCo products due to high prices for consumers.
This is part of a larger effort by French retailers and the government to push manufacturers to lower food costs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France news

Carrefour pulls PepsiCo products in four EU countries over price hikes

Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in stores in France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium due to unacceptable price increases.
Grocery retailers in several countries have stopped orders from consumer goods firms due to price rises, leading to more fraught negotiations due to inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France politics

Major French Retailer Drops PepsiCo Products Over High Prices

Carrefour, France's biggest food retailer, has announced that it will no longer sell PepsiCo products due to high prices for consumers.
This move is part of a broader campaign by the French government to pressure manufacturers to lower food costs and combat persistently high food price inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France news

Major French Retailer Drops PepsiCo Products Over High Prices

French retailer Carrefour has announced that it will no longer sell PepsiCo products due to high prices for consumers.
This is part of a larger effort by French retailers and the government to push manufacturers to lower food costs. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
5 months ago
US Elections

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on the economy

Republican candidates in the 2024 GOP presidential field are attacking subsidies for clean energy and blaming President Biden for a weak economy.
Despite strong economic indicators like wage growth and low unemployment, many voters still give President Biden poor reviews on his handling of the economy. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
US politics

Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics

The 2024 election will have long-term implications on various issues including abortion rights, immigration policy, and the role of the US in the world.
The upcoming election is characterized by unprecedented volatility and challenges to American democracy. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Here's what to know about the job market in 2024

Hiring in the healthcare industry remained strong in Illinois and across the US, despite the pandemic.
Federal Reserve officials predict a soft landing for inflation and a decrease in unemployment rate. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

That Is Not Good': CNN Panel Stunned By Biden's Abysmal Approval Ratings on Immigration and Inflation

CNN panel members were stunned Thursday by a new poll showing President Joe Biden with abysmal approval ratings from voters on essential issues ahead of the 2024 election.
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