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Governor Kathy Hochul has said New Yorkers will receive inflation rebate checks of up to $400 this fall despite proposed federal budget cuts that reduced aid to the state.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the producer price index jumped more than expected in July, spurring renewed concerns about inflation's economic impact.
South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose to 3.5% year-on-year in July from 3.0% in June, in line with economists' expectations.
Consumer prices were up 2.7% in July from a year earlier, unchanged from June’s gain
The U.K.'s annual inflation rate hit a hotter-than-expected 3.8%in July, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday.
Massive downward revisions in July's jobs report last week fueled concerns that the labor market is softening too quickly, strengthening the case for rate cuts. But the hotter-than-anticipated inflation data could suggest the need for more restraint.
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The Bank of England currently expects inflation to hit 4% in September, the all-important month for pensioners. Wage growth is currently slightly higher than this at 4.6% (including bonuses), although it could shift slightly in next month's report.