given that supermarket prices are now 25% higher than in January 2020, while inflation has increased 19% over that same time. That means even though grocery costs are now rising at a slower pace than in the depth of the pandemic's inflationary spike, the same shopping basket still costs mo...
"There is also the impact of Easter, which fell squarely in April in 2025 but was in March in 2024, as well as the lovely weather that the UK has experienced in recent weeks." What does this mean? The Bank of England's target is to keep inflation at 2%. But it's felt t...
This year we have been raising exposure because the rise in yields means future returns will be higher and actions of central banks are reducing the risk of high persistent inflation, while making recession more likely.
The IRS has issued more than 61 million tax refunds so far in 2025. Here’s the average payment. Kimberly LankfordApril 11, 2025 3 Odd Tax Deductions Taxpayers who think outside the box might be eligible for some unique deductions.
Have Transport for London rail fares increased? How to save money on rail fares Rail fares have increased by 3.8% hitting commuters in England, Wales and Scotland with the fastest fare rise in almost a decade. It comes as the cost of living in the UK hits its highest rate in 30 years,...
Monetary policy uses changes in the quantity of money to alter interest rates, which in turn affect the level of overall spending . “The object of monetary policy is to influence the nation’s economic performance, as measured by inflation”, the employment rate and the gross domestic product...
them as less important than they were 20 years ago and 34% believing it’s possible to secure a well-paying job without a degree. Data also shows that salaries over the years have increased for young adults ages 25 to 34 without a college, while poverty has decreased across this ...
3.50% APY. Of course, this still isn't enough to earn you life-changing money, but an untouched savings balance has still increased this year. Having a healthymix of investments and savingscould assuage any fears around affording large upcoming expenses without taking your money out of the ...
Caesarean sections are a big reason why the number of women and babies who die during childbirth is a fraction of what it once was. READ MORE UK supreme court says ‘woman’ refers to biological sex under equality laws Irish house price inflation moderates to 8% as home sales fall ‘Gr...
the US was marked by a "resilient domestic economy". Daily Telegraph of London proclaimed China has a "stagnant economy". The Washington Post headlined that: "Falling inflation, rising growth give US the world's best recovery", with the article claiming: "in the United States … the surprisi...