Grocery price inflation show biggest drop since March peak
1 year, 5 months ago

Grocery price inflation show biggest drop since March peak

The Independent  

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grocery price inflation has seen the biggest drop since its peak in March but remains “incredibly high”, figures show. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “This will be good news for many households although, of course, the rate is still incredibly high. Prices were rising quickly last summer so this latest slowdown is partially down to current figures being compared with those higher rates one year ago.” Shoppers have dramatically changed their behaviour to combat inflation, whether by trading down to cheaper products or visiting different grocers Fraser McKevitt Households would have spent £683 more on their annual grocery bill to buy the same items as they did a year previously under the current level of inflation but have adapted their habits to limit the increase. Mr McKevitt said: “It’s clear that shoppers have dramatically changed their behaviour to combat inflation, whether by trading down to cheaper products or visiting different grocers.

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Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of U.S. economy’s health
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of U.S. economy’s health

LA Times  

Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season. Retail sales rose 0.7% in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, a solid increase and higher than October’s 0.5% gain. Analysts envisioned a solid holiday shopping season, though perhaps not as robust as last …

Food prices are on the rise again. What’s behind the increase
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Food prices are on the rise again. What’s behind the increase

CNN  

Rochester, Minnesota CNN — On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, a grocery store here was plumb out of eggs. And it’s not just eggs — shoppers have seen jumps in beef, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages, driving up overall grocery prices to their largest monthly gain since January 2023. “Overall grocery price inflation is relatively tame; it’s essentially in line with where …

Food prices are on the rise again. What’s behind the increase
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Food prices are on the rise again. What’s behind the increase

CNN  

Rochester, Minnesota CNN — On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, a grocery store here was plumb out of eggs. And it’s not just eggs — shoppers have seen jumps in beef, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages, driving up overall grocery prices to their largest monthly gain since January 2023. “Overall grocery price inflation is relatively tame; it’s essentially in line with where …

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%

Hindustan Times  

Retail inflation rose to 5.48% last month, a slower pace of increase compared to 6.21% in October, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed on Thursday. Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% tolerance level, with two percentage points of …

US wholesale inflation surged higher in November
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

US wholesale inflation surged higher in November

CNN  

CNN — US wholesale inflation shot higher last month, an unwelcome sign that some prices could be heating up before they come down the pike to consumers. A closely watched gauge of underlying wholesale inflation grew more modestly and a chunk of November’s increase could be attributed to a spike in egg prices as a deadly bird flu ripples through …

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead
4 weeks ago

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead

CNN  

CNN — Inflation heated back up again in November, but it likely wasn’t bad enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates next week. “We have some PTSD around egg prices from the pandemic and certainly lingering avian flu outbreaks; but those prices being up almost 40% year over year certainly is another thing people will look at in …

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October
1 month, 1 week ago

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. “The big picture is inflation is still a risk; that hasn’t changed,” Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet, told CNN in an interview. “The disinflationary trend that we saw earlier this year has effectively stalled as we head into what’s likely going to be a bumpy …

Price warning as 17-month run of falling shop inflation ends
1 month, 1 week ago

Price warning as 17-month run of falling shop inflation ends

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 17-month-long run of falling shop inflation has ended, with …

US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.2% from September to October, up from a 0.1% gain the month …

Wholesale inflation heated up again last month, reversing recent progress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wholesale inflation heated up again last month, reversing recent progress

CNN  

CNN — US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in October, indicating that some price pressures persist at the producer level. The Producer Price Index, a measurement of average price changes seen by producers and manufacturers, rose 0.2% on a monthly basis and 2.4% for the 12 months ended in October, marking an acceleration from September, when prices ticked …

​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index
1 month, 3 weeks ago

​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index

The Hindu  

India’s consumer prices have gained fresh momentum over September and October, rendering the tangible softening in inflation to a pace below the official median target of 4% in the two months preceding them, a fleeting reprieve. A sharp surge in vegetable prices, particularly tomato, from the onset of the festival-packed month of October, and an uptick in edible oil prices …

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation

NPR  

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky. "We both make decent wages, but with the way that inflation has increased, it's like our dollar just doesn't go as far," says Spangler, who helps manage …

Grocery inflation rises as supermarket trips hit four-year high
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grocery inflation rises as supermarket trips hit four-year high

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago last month, up slightly on …

India’s 14-month high retail inflation fades hope of December rate cut
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s 14-month high retail inflation fades hope of December rate cut

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s retail inflation accelerated in October to its highest in over a year largely due to heated food prices, tempering expectations of a rate cut when the central bank’s monetary policy panel meets early next month. India’s retail inflation also breached the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 2-6% for the first time in over a year—which, …

Sainsbury’s boss: Budget costs for businesses will lead to higher inflation
2 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The supermarket giant’s boss Simon Roberts said there is …

Sainsbury’s expects ‘strong’ Christmas after sales accelerate
2 months ago

Sainsbury’s expects ‘strong’ Christmas after sales accelerate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has said …

A Third of UK Prices Basket Is in Deflation, Analysis Finds
2 months ago

A Third of UK Prices Basket Is in Deflation, Analysis Finds

Live Mint  

A third of Britain’s official “shopping basket” has slipped into deflation, providing another green light for the Bank of England to cut interest rates. The analysis of the UK inflation basket suggests that the cooling in price pressures is at least for now becoming more widespread, welcome news for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new Labour government. “Firms are more reluctant …

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
2 months, 1 week ago

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

LA Times  

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. Inflation peaked at 7.1% in June 2022 after the economy had accelerated out of the pandemic recession at a time of severe shortages of parts …

Inflation drops: What got cheaper and what cost more in September
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation drops: What got cheaper and what cost more in September

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other products seeing a switch from rising to falling prices include pizzas and quiches, …

Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month Peak In Sept, Casts Shadow On Rate Cut Expectations In Next MPC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month Peak In Sept, Casts Shadow On Rate Cut Expectations In Next MPC

ABP News  

The retail inflation in the country soared to hit a nine-month peak of 5.5 per cent in September, official data from the government revealed on Monday. This sharp rise in September followed a rise in food inflation which stood at 9.24 per cent in the month, in comparison to 5.66 per cent reported a month earlier. Inflation In Vegetables And …

Major UK retailer increases its market share to highest level in seven years as supermarkets fight for customers amid inflation rises
3 months ago

Major UK retailer increases its market share to highest level in seven years as supermarkets fight for customers amid inflation rises

Daily Mail  

Tesco has increased its market share to its highest level in seven years as retailers attempt to manage growth amid continued inflation rises. In new figures, it has been revealed that Britain's largest retailer now boasts a market share of 28 per cent, up over half a per cent from this time last year. Meanwhile, other supermarket giants such as …

Tesco is 'lowering prices as quickly as possible' says boss with cuts on thousands of items as UK's battle against inflation eases
3 months ago

Tesco is 'lowering prices as quickly as possible' says boss with cuts on thousands of items as UK's battle against inflation eases

Daily Mail  

Tesco's boss said it was 'lowering prices as quickly as possible' as the UK's battle against inflation continues to ease. Tesco's lower pricing has come as it has continued to grow its market share over the past year, now holding around 27.8 per cent of the grocery market, up from 27 per cent last October, according to Kantar figures. Ken …

Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Our research shows that despite overall food and drink inflation continuing to fall, chocolate …

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates

Hindustan Times  

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 3.2% in August from a year ago, the same as in July. A key reason for last month's drop …

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
3 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

LA Times  

Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year earlier, down from 2.9% in July. The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, …

U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

LA Times  

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that retail sales jumped 1% from June to July, the biggest such increase since January 2023, after having declined …

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race

LA Times  

President Biden listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the administration’s efforts to lower costs during an event at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Md., Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price …

Inflation: The everyday supermarket items that have gone up in price
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation: The everyday supermarket items that have gone up in price

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These included: Tea, where the average price jumped 8.4% in the 12 months to …

Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation likely stayed low last month as Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates

The Independent  

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Grocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Grocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023

The Independent  

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Retail Inflation Declines to 59-month Low of 3.54 Per Cent in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Retail Inflation Declines to 59-month Low of 3.54 Per Cent in July

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the significant easing of food prices, consumer retail inflation declined to a 59-month low of 3.54 per cent in July, showing below the central bank’s targeted 4 per cent for the first time in nearly 5 years, while India’s industrial output slowed to a five-month low of 4.2 per cent in June 2024, mainly due to poor …

UK inflation stays at 2% despite surge in hotel prices
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK inflation stays at 2% despite surge in hotel prices

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inflation in the UK held …

UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving rate cut on a 'knife edge'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving rate cut on a 'knife edge'

Hindustan Times  

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England's target rate of 2% in the year to June, official figures showed Wednesday, in a development that could be enough for policymakers to cut borrowing costs next month. Grocery price inflation fell to its lowest level since September 2021 in a further sign of easing cost pressures, ahead of …

Falling inflation, football and fake tan shape grocery spending, figures show
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Falling inflation, football and fake tan shape grocery spending, figures show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Falling inflation, football and fake …

US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose by a larger-than-expected 2.6% last month from a year earlier, a sign that some inflation pressures remain high. The Labor Department said Friday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.2% from May to June after being unchanged the month before. The increase …

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way

NPR  

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America Grocery prices are no longer climbing as much as they did in the last two years — but many Americans are still frustrated by what it costs to put food on the table. Here are …

Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America

NPR  

Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America toggle caption Chase Castor for NPR For Ellie Currence, every trip to the grocery store brings a moment of sticker shock. "Everything is more expensive, which is a huge bummer because it's the essentials I need," says Currence, who lives in Belton, Mo., outside Kansas City. …

Ongoing sales have boosted spending during a cost-of-living crisis. Will shoppers pay the price with an interest rate rise?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ongoing sales have boosted spending during a cost-of-living crisis. Will shoppers pay the price with an interest rate rise?

ABC  

Australia's struggling retail sector has been given a glimmer of hope, with rolling sales encouraging shoppers to spend — but economists warn that it may come with the price of another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank. The recent jump in retail spending, boosted by clothing and footwear retailers offering big discounts and earlier-than-usual sales seasons, has increased expectations …

Anxiety over persistent inflation helps drive down US consumer sentiment for third consecutive month
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Anxiety over persistent inflation helps drive down US consumer sentiment for third consecutive month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer sentiment fell in June for the third straight month as Americans took a dimmer view of their own finances and worried about persistent inflation. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday in a preliminary version, dropped to 65.6 this month from a final reading of 69.1 in May. AP AUDIO: Anxiety over persistent inflation …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
7 months, 1 week ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

LA Times  

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Inflation fell sharply in the second half of last year before sticking well above the Fed’s 2% target in the first few months of 2024. Friday’s report also showed …

Inflation is down – but good news for homeowners will have to wait
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inflation is down – but good news for homeowners will have to wait

The Independent  

Across the economy, price rises slowed significantly in April with the rate of inflation declining to 2.3 per cent from 3.2 per cent. Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the Office for National Statistics, also highlighted tobacco and food price inflation which fell to 2.9 per cent. Service prices have been worrying the Bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee which voted 7-2 …

Target is cutting prices on 5,000 items including milk, butter and pet food
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Target is cutting prices on 5,000 items including milk, butter and pet food

NPR  

Target is cutting prices on 5,000 items including milk, butter and pet food Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Target says it is dropping the prices of 5,000 common items, joining a growing list of stores trying to draw inflation-weary shoppers. Target's list of price cuts, posted on Monday, includes "milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh …

Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued to sting and elevated interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome. Retail sales were unchanged, coming in well below economists’ expectations, and follow a revised 0.6% pace in March, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. The retail sales figure came out on the …

Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts

NPR  

Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Inflation slowed last month, offering a note of relief to cash-strapped shoppers after three months of bigger-than-expected price increases. "Core" inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was 3.6% in April — the lowest reading in …

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks price changes before they reach consumers — climbed 0.5% from March to April, after it dipped 0.1% the previous …

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky

LA Times  

Rubila Clemente waters green onions, on April 19, 2024, at Christopher Farm in Modoc, Ind. U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks price changes before they reach consumers …

Shoppers save £1.3 BILLION (£46 each a month) by hunting out supermarket deals, figures show
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoppers save £1.3 BILLION (£46 each a month) by hunting out supermarket deals, figures show

Daily Mail  

Shoppers saved £1.3 billion – an average of £46 per household – by hunting out supermarket deals in the past month, new figures have shown. Around three in ten or 29.3 per cent of items were bought through some sort of promotion, which has been primarily promoted through Supermarkets loyalty card schemes, such as Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar card. …

How the rate of inflation has changed for everyday items
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How the rate of inflation has changed for everyday items

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inflation fell to a fresh …

Tesco says shoppers buying more after inflation ‘lessened substantially’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Tesco says shoppers buying more after inflation ‘lessened substantially’

The Independent  

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Restaurant Bills To Rise By 8% This Month; Here's Why
9 months ago

Restaurant Bills To Rise By 8% This Month; Here's Why

News 18  

Eating out and ordering food will be more expensive, including chocolates. The bills in fast food restaurants and upscale restaurants could rise by 5-8% from this month, as the prices of cocoa, coffee, palm oil and sugar have risen sharply in the last quarter. “We assess the situation closely.” Cocoa prices have risen to a record level and reached over …

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