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Walmart says prices will 'probably' go up if Trump tariffs take effect

Walmart's CFO indicates potential price hikes due to proposed tariffs, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining low prices amidst inflationary pressures.

Turkey to impose tariffs on all Chinese cars DW 06/20/2024

Turkey is planning to impose significant tariffs on all cars imported from China, leading to concerns about price increases and the impact on the automotive industry.

Walmart says prices will 'probably' go up if Trump tariffs take effect

Walmart's CFO indicates potential price hikes due to proposed tariffs, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining low prices amidst inflationary pressures.

Turkey to impose tariffs on all Chinese cars DW 06/20/2024

Turkey is planning to impose significant tariffs on all cars imported from China, leading to concerns about price increases and the impact on the automotive industry.
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UK retailers warn Reeves of 7bn hit from budget tax rises

UK retailers face a £7 billion cost increase risking job losses and higher consumer prices due to national living wage hikes and insurance contributions.
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UK diners already fear the bill, but the budget just raised it again, warn restaurateurs

The hospitality sector is facing significant challenges due to rising costs, leading to potential price hikes and negative impacts on customer experience.

Fuller's warns the Budget will cost them millions and 'drive many businesses to the wall' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Fuller's warns that Labour's Autumn Budget will lead to price increases for customers, projecting a £3 million cost due to national insurance hikes.

UK diners already fear the bill, but the budget just raised it again, warn restaurateurs

The hospitality sector is facing significant challenges due to rising costs, leading to potential price hikes and negative impacts on customer experience.

Fuller's warns the Budget will cost them millions and 'drive many businesses to the wall' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Fuller's warns that Labour's Autumn Budget will lead to price increases for customers, projecting a £3 million cost due to national insurance hikes.
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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

Wetherspoon's chairman warns of price hikes due to substantial tax increases following the autumn Budget.

Sainsbury's boss: Budget costs to businesses will lead to higher inflation

Sainsbury's warns of higher food prices due to unexpected tax changes and increased national insurance contributions.
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Wine sellers campaign against looming alcohol duty plan

Wine retailers are warning of impending price increases due to a new tax system effective February 1, impacting quality and choice.
#streaming-services

Streaming Prices Keep Going Up. Here's How to Manage Subscriptions.

Streaming prices are increasing, potentially costing as much as cable.
Future price hikes for video streaming are expected.

How Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Is Bridging the Gap Between Linear and SVOD | Analysis

Streaming services struggle with profitability despite offering flexibility to consumers, leading to increased prices akin to past pay TV issues.

Te decimos como gestionar tus suscripciones a las plataformas de streaming'

Subscription fees for streaming services are increasing, potentially costing as much as cable TV.
Future increases in streaming service fees are expected due to additional changes and measures taken by companies.

Streaming Prices Keep Going Up. Here's How to Manage Subscriptions.

Streaming prices are increasing, potentially costing as much as cable.
Future price hikes for video streaming are expected.

How Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Is Bridging the Gap Between Linear and SVOD | Analysis

Streaming services struggle with profitability despite offering flexibility to consumers, leading to increased prices akin to past pay TV issues.

Te decimos como gestionar tus suscripciones a las plataformas de streaming'

Subscription fees for streaming services are increasing, potentially costing as much as cable TV.
Future increases in streaming service fees are expected due to additional changes and measures taken by companies.
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'There are numerous other shocks coming their way' - consumers warned of huge hikes on health insurance renewal

Consumers are facing rising health insurance premiums and reduced cover, potentially leading to unexpected costs during the renewal period.
#broadcom

Price hikes of over 2x widely expected under Broadcom's VMware, survey finds

Customer backlash against Broadcom's changes following VMware acquisition.

VMware customers report massive price increases since Broadcom takeover: 'Feels quite a bit like being held for ransom'

VMware customers are experiencing significant price hikes since Broadcom's acquisition, prompting a search for alternative services.

Price hikes of over 2x widely expected under Broadcom's VMware, survey finds

Customer backlash against Broadcom's changes following VMware acquisition.

VMware customers report massive price increases since Broadcom takeover: 'Feels quite a bit like being held for ransom'

VMware customers are experiencing significant price hikes since Broadcom's acquisition, prompting a search for alternative services.
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Pret A Manger prices soar by average of 57% in last five years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Pret A Manger had the highest price increases on popular drinks in the last five years.

Nestle 'still in repairing mode' warns CEO Mark Schneider, as Swiss giant lowers sales outlook and seeks to lure cost-conscious customers back

Nestle SA lowered its sales outlook due to consumer resistance to price increases on branded products, leading to slower revenue growth and market share challenges.
#inflation

Wages have outpaced inflation since 2020 but many consumers still feel burdened by prices

Wages in the US have outpaced inflation since 2020, providing positive real wage growth for American workers.

Why these 8 things have gotten much more expensive even as inflation cools

Eight expense categories had over 10% price increases, contributing to overall 3% year-over-year rise in consumer price index.

Companies Counter Pushback on Price Increases With Promotions

Consumers are feeling the impact of rising prices as businesses like McDonald's, Starbucks, Target, and Yum Brands face challenges in meeting expectations and addressing inflation.

Inflation isn't the real problem for the U.S. economy. The housing shortage is

A national housing shortage is the main driver of inflation, not broad-based price increases.
Rising housing costs, particularly in the 'shelter' category, are significantly impacting inflation rates.

Cost of London attractions soars well above inflation in 50 years, Which study finds

Prices of London attractions have soared drastically above inflation since 1974.
Research shows significant price increases up to thousands of percent in iconic London attractions over the past 50 years.

Warhammer's About To Get A Bit More Expensive

Money is imaginary, and yet prices often increase. Games Workshop announces 3-5% price hikes for Warhammer products, with Sweden and Norway facing up to 14% increases.

Wages have outpaced inflation since 2020 but many consumers still feel burdened by prices

Wages in the US have outpaced inflation since 2020, providing positive real wage growth for American workers.

Why these 8 things have gotten much more expensive even as inflation cools

Eight expense categories had over 10% price increases, contributing to overall 3% year-over-year rise in consumer price index.

Companies Counter Pushback on Price Increases With Promotions

Consumers are feeling the impact of rising prices as businesses like McDonald's, Starbucks, Target, and Yum Brands face challenges in meeting expectations and addressing inflation.

Inflation isn't the real problem for the U.S. economy. The housing shortage is

A national housing shortage is the main driver of inflation, not broad-based price increases.
Rising housing costs, particularly in the 'shelter' category, are significantly impacting inflation rates.

Cost of London attractions soars well above inflation in 50 years, Which study finds

Prices of London attractions have soared drastically above inflation since 1974.
Research shows significant price increases up to thousands of percent in iconic London attractions over the past 50 years.

Warhammer's About To Get A Bit More Expensive

Money is imaginary, and yet prices often increase. Games Workshop announces 3-5% price hikes for Warhammer products, with Sweden and Norway facing up to 14% increases.
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When a whole latte love goes cold... why Pret might regret its loyalty programme

Customers are upset with Pret's changes to its loyalty program, including price increases and switching to exclusive app-only access.

Panelists: Transmission lines, local generation needed to meet Austin's energy demands - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy faces challenges in meeting the energy demands of a growing city.
The city needs more transmission lines, local generation, and distribution to prevent power outages and price increases.

The household bills that are just about to get more expensive

Households in the UK facing steep price increases for various bills on April 1.
Council tax, water bills, broadband, and mobile contracts all set to rise significantly.

With fewer options, South L.A. braces for bigger bills at fast-food restaurants

40% of South L.A. residents live in a food desert without access to supermarkets, relying on fast food for daily nutrition.
Fast-food chains in the area plan price hikes of 4% to 5% to offset increased labor costs due to a minimum wage boost.

The Ford F-150 Lightning's latest headache? A stop-ship order

Ford has suspended shipments of the model-year 2024 F-150 Lightning due to quality checks.
The F-150 Lightning faced price increases and inventory challenges affecting demand.

California Wants to Cap Medical Bills, but the Health Care Industry Pushes Back | KQED

The Office of Health Care Affordability in California aims to cap cost increases for health care at 3% a year.
Critics argue that the goal is unrealistic and could reduce access to care for patients.

Drugmakers hiking prices for more than 700 medications, including Ozempic and Mounjaro

Pharmaceutical companies have increased prices for over 700 medications, including popular weight-loss drugs.
The average price increase at the start of the year was around 4.5%, slightly slower than previous years.

FTC blasts Microsoft's new "degraded" Xbox Game Pass Standard tier and price increases

The FTC criticizes Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price increases and new Game Pass Standard tier, calling it a degraded product and alleging consumer harm post-merger.

Everything's About to Get a Hell of a Lot More Expensive Due to Climate Change

Agricultural yields are decreasing due to climate change, leading to disruptions in supply chains and increased prices across various commodities.
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