Unions seek 5 per cent pay boost for lowest-paid workers

The ACTU has warned it may lift its claim higher, as global conflict and energy price volatility continue to drive up ...

Charles Barkley weight loss, explained: Inside basketball legend's stunning body transformation

Charles Barkley is an NBA legend, but for college basketball fans he has a special role in their hearts. Barkley is the ...
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Stretchy ball inflation challenge, world record attempt!

Watch as we try to break a world record by inflating the ultimate stretchy ball! Incredible tension, fun, and record-breaking excitement. 😲💥 #WorldRecordAttempt #FunnyShorts #BallChallenge Heavy ...
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El Paso County average wage rises to $68,000, but residents say inflation still a challenge

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The average wage in El Paso County rose to over $68,000 in 2025, up from about $65,000 in 2024, according to a report from the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC. But ...
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Inflation rose faster than expected in December

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster ...
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Fed's favored inflation gauge showed consumer price growth remained elevated in December

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in December as price pressures continued to pose a challenge for consumers. The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the ...
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Sticky Inflation Likely to Keep Fed on Hold Despite Weaker Economy

Polo Rocha has written about economics and banking for a decade. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Inflation rose to 3% in December, prompting the Federal Reserve to pause further interest rate cuts.
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Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the ...
The Hill

Annual inflation rate fell to 2.4 percent in January, below expectations

Consumer prices rose 2.4 percent over the past year and 0.2 percent in January alone, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The latest consumer price index report, which was ...
The Washington Post

January inflation eased more than expected in promising sign for economy

Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy. Friday’s consumer ...
CNN

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly. However, certain details of the latest Consumer Price Index presented a more sobering ...
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RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

University of Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households and ...