Government Weighs Tax Reform to Ease Pressure on Middle-Income Households German government debates a tax reform to ease pressure on millions amid rising energy and food prices, weighing relief measures …
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US inflation reaches three-year high as Iran war drives energy costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.8% in April as Energy and Fuel Costs Surge U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023, led by surging energy and fuel …
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Federal Reserve Confronts Higher Inflation Ahead of Warsh Takeover
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFederal Reserve faces higher inflation as leadership shifts; April CPI up 0.6% month, 3.8% year U.S. consumer inflation accelerated as the Federal Reserve prepared for a leadership change, with headline …
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Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.0% in April as Energy Costs Surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEurozone inflation rises to 3.0% in April 2026 as energy costs surge Eurozone inflation hit 3.0% in April 2026, pushed higher by a 10.9% jump in energy prices, with uneven …
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ECB keeps interest rate at 2.0% as inflation rises to 3.0% The ECB held its key interest rate at 2.0% despite a recent rise in euro‑area inflation to 3.0%, citing …
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German inflation rises to 2.9% in April as energy costs surge German inflation rose to 2.9% in April after oil-price spikes tied to the Iran conflict pushed energy costs higher …
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Germany’s wage talks stall as Verdi demands 7% amid inflation shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman wage negotiations face renewed pressure as energy costs reignite inflationary risks Germany wage negotiations are under strain after a fresh surge in energy prices has fueled higher demands from …
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IMF warns war in Iran will slow global growth and lift inflation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF Says War in Iran Dampens Global Growth and Raises Inflation Risks IMF warns the war in Iran will dent global growth and raise inflation risks, with energy shocks hitting …