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Global economy 2023: How countries are tackling the cost of living crisis
Inflation increased significantly in the US in late 2021 and early 2022, reaching levels higher than at any time in the last 40 years
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Cost of living crisis, digital inequality among risks for India: WEF
Global Risks Report lists cost of living crisis and climate change as biggest global risks
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Malaysian PM to use targeted subsidies to address high cost of living
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday that his government will review its use of subsidies to better help those most in need
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New Zealand's cost of living for average households rises by 7.7% YoY
The cost of living for the average household in New Zealand increased by 7.7 per cent year on year, with increasing prices widely felt across all household groups in the September 2022 quarter
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Cost of living pressure overtakes Covid as Australians' top concern: Report
The rising cost of living has overtaken Covid-19 as the top source of concern among Australians, a new survey revealed on Monday
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The limits of CPI: It doesn't capture the true cost of living
Consumer price index boasts of a rigorous and robust design, but there are quite a few issues with it
Energy, inflation crises risk pushing big economies into recession: OECD
In a bleak report titled Paying the price of war, the Paris-based organisation noted that the conflict aggravated inflationary pressure when the cost of living was already rising quickly.
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Curtains drawing on rising global house prices as interest rates grow: Poll
A runaway surge in global house prices is drawing to a close as interest rates rise along with the cost of living, according to Reuters polls of housing analysts
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Commercial vehicle volumes to stay resilient as recovery takes hold in FY23
Margin pressures may continue on competitive pressures, input cost inflation
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UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss feel heat over cost-of-living crisis
While Truss has pledged immediate tax cuts if elected, Sunak has promised more targeted support for the most vulnerable households and tax cuts further down the line.
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Energy bills in UK forecast to hit $4,401 amid cost-of-living crisis
Households across the UK have been warned they could face an annual energy bill in excess of 3,600 pounds ($4,401) this winter
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Mumbai, Delhi most expensive cities for expatriates in India: Mercer study
Among the cities, Kolkata has the lowest cost of daily necessities such as milk, breads, vegetables, etc., while Mumbai and New Delhi have the highest costs
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Mumbai & Delhi most expensive cities for expatriates in India: Mercer Study
According to Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living survey, Mumbai (127) is the most costly city in India in terms of both living expenses and accommodation costs
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UK PM Johnson claims to be on track to win next election amid rebellion
Johnson has been putting up a strong defence in the face of criticism over the partygate scandal and rising cost of living crisis
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Spain unveils emergency economic measures to curb soaring living costs
The Spanish government has approved a package of emergency economic measures worth more than 9 billion euros to try to temper the economic fallout from Ukraine war, Prime Minister Pedro Snchez said
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As inflation soars, Indians cut down spending on clothing and fuel: Survey
A majority of urban Indians said their cost of living went up to some extent as compared to a year ago, stated the survey conducted by YouGov
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Vegetable prices up amid supply shortage in Delhi; tomatoes at Rs 60/kg
As per vendors, these prices will increase further in the coming days as they argue "vegetables often become expensive during the rainy season"
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Cost of living in focus as Australia's election race hits final stretch
Morrison and Labor Opposition leader Anthony Albanese targeted marginal seats in the final 48 hours of the six-week campaign as data showed wages growth being outstripped by inflation
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Rising cost of living is driving Indians to save more money: EY report
The survey raises concern over the rising cost of goods and services that is impacting people's ability to purchase goods and is affecting their purchasing decisions
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Need to address rising food costs and energy security concerns: India at UN
The impact of the situation in Ukraine is being felt beyond the region with increasing food and energy costs, especially for many developing countries
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