There are clear signs that inflation is easing across the country but the Federal Reserve says it will continue to raise interest rates until it hits a target of 2%
Is inflation in the US slowing down?
The lastest reports released by the US government showed that consumer prices did not rise icompared to the previous month.
But the inflation rate is still a lot higher than the Fed’s goal.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari, said that the consumer price index report was “welcome” news, but the Fed is “far, far away from declaring victory” on inflation.
Kashkari also said that he hasn’t found a reason for the Fed to increase its policy rate to 3.9% by the end of the year and to 4.4% by the end of 2023.
The rate is currently in the 2.25% to 2.5% range.
The dollar also fell broadly following the U.S. inflation report for July.
And despite Kashkari’s statement, many are still wondering whether the latest figures will be enough to stop the Federal Reserve from an aggressive interest rate hike.
These developments were welcomed by consumers,
In particular good news came as the average price of US retail gasoline fell below $4 dollars per gallon for the first time in months.
According to Reuters, many economists believe, less policy tightening would be enough to bring prices under better control.
Nonetheless, there are clear signs the economy is improving and this has provided relief for the wider public.
Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped has dropped prompting listeners to review their top artists, genres, and songs of the year.
Many are taking to social media platforms to share their listening trends with family, friends, coworkers, and even other fans on the internet.
While Apple Music, a rival platform, has its own year-end campaign—it hasn’t quite ignited the same online response.
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Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, are about to face a Senate inquiry that aims to scrutinise their market dominance and business practices.
The inquiry’s parallels with a past New Zealand investigation highlight the growing concern over the duopoly’s impact on consumers and smaller businesses.
The Senate inquiry, set to begin next month, comes as a response to mounting public pressure and allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the grocery sector.
New Zealand example
Similar concerns led New Zealand to conduct its own inquiry into the supermarket industry back in 2019, resulting in recommendations for increased regulation and transparency.
The central question here is whether Coles and Woolworths wield too much power in the Australian market, potentially stifling competition and limiting choices for consumers.
With the New Zealand example as a cautionary tale, many are wondering if this inquiry will result in meaningful changes to the Australian grocery landscape.
Elon Musk has thrown a verbal jab at former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, declaring her political campaign as “dead” on X.
The unexpected comment from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has ignited a new wave of discussion within the political sphere, leaving many wondering about the implications for Haley’s political future.
In a tweet that garnered significant attention, Musk criticized Haley’s recent policy stance, writing, “Nikki Haley’s campaign is dead on arrival if she continues to ignore the urgency of climate change.
We need leaders who prioritize the planet’s future.” The tech mogul’s remarks come as Haley, a prominent Republican figure, has been exploring the possibility of running for president in the upcoming election cycle.
Musk’s statement has reignited the debate over climate change within the Republican Party, with many conservatives emphasizing economic interests over environmental concerns.
This raises questions about whether Musk’s endorsement or critique could influence the GOP’s stance on climate issues and potentially impact the 2024 presidential race.