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Here’s what Trump has done to Americans’ finances — the good, the bad and the ugly

Trump’s record on his influence over the average person’s finances is being put to the test just days away from midterms

The Independent UK · 16h ago

We’re not in a cost-of-living crisis — yet

The U.S. appears to stand at the edge of a crisis. But it is under financial pressure, no doubt.

Fortune · 17h ago

Minister warns of risk of violence ahead of Halloween 'night of darkness' protests

With student groups and Yellow Vest activists set for a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations against poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across France on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · 19h ago

Think Tanks Warn of 'Painful,' 'Depressing' Years Ahead Amid UK Cost-Of-Living Crisis

The OBR forecasts higher inflation, slower growth and weaker household income gains as elevated energy prices strain UK living standards and complicate the government's borrowing plans.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30

'Let's reclaim our future': Thousands protest in Italy over rising living costs

Thousands of protesters marched across Italy on Friday over the rising cost of living, education funding cuts and government spending on defence. Minor clashes were reported in the northwestern Italian city of Turin, while police maintained a heavy presence across the country.

France 24 · Oct 30

Major strikes planned across Italy on Friday against cost of living and military spending

Strikes and rallies are planned over rising living cost and the shift of public funds to arms. Unions are demanding wage increases in line with inflation; while dockworkers in 17 countries are mobilising against the war.

Euronews · Oct 29

A tale of two economies: How America's cost-of-living crisis is shaping US midterm elections

The economy is the number one issue for most American voters, as they worry about high food and energy costs. But can the results of November's midterm elections really impact the cost-of-living crisis? "There isn't a ton that anyone can do about it, regardless of who wins the midterms," says…

France 24 · Oct 29

Inflation heats up again, data shows, days before midterm elections where cost of living dominates

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, a sign prices remain elevated less than a week from midterm elections that have focused on affordability concerns

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Social Security Administration Formally Announces 3.6% Cost-of-Living Benefit Increase for 2027

The SSA has confirmed a 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027, raising average retired-worker payments by about $76 a month while higher living costs may limit its impact.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

Healey’s ‘risky’ Budget criticised for failing to tackle worst decade for UK growth on record

The influential Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that ‘no amount of temporary cost of living packages’ will fix the lack of household income growth, in a damning indictment of Andy Burnham’s approach to government

The Independent UK · Oct 29