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Inflation Has Eased, but Economists Are Still Worried

Inflation has come down from its 2022 heights, but economists are worried about its stubbornness.

By Jeanna Smialek

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U.K. Inflation Remains Stuck at 8.7 Percent

The rate, which had been expected to edge lower in May, shows that Britain’s cost-of-living crisis persists, and is likely to prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

By Eshe Nelson

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New Zealand House Prices Have Crashed, Wiping Out Billions in Wealth

In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.

By Natasha Frost

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Stock Market Rally Intensifies Debate Over What Will Come Next

The stock market is on its longest winning streak since 2021. Some investors see trouble ahead.

By Joe Rennison