Day Headlines in Economy News: 2024-12-18
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US makes third interest rate cut despite inflation risk (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 19:12:08)
The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls. -
Taxpayers can't fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 16:57:39)
Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation. -
Taxpayers can't afford Waspi compensation, says PM (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 15:06:05)
Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation. -
Why are prices rising in the UK? (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 09:14:00)
The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target. -
Chancellor defends Waspi pensions decision after backlash (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 08:47:37)
Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation. -
UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 08:41:19)
A rise in fuel and clothing prices drove inflation up 2.6% in the year to November. -
UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row (BBC Economy 2024-12-18 07:09:59)
Prices rose at 2.6% in the year to November up from 2.3% in October.