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Macro stories that shape growth, inflation, labor markets, household spending, public budgets, and investor expectations.

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Economy

May 12, 2026

South Staffordshire Water Fined Nearly £1 Million for Customer Data Hack

South Staffordshire Water has been ordered to pay a penalty of £963,900 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following a significant cyber attack that...

Economy

May 12, 2026

eBay Rejects $55.5 Billion Takeover Bid From GameStop

Online marketplace eBay has officially rejected a substantial $55.

Economy

May 12, 2026

Inflation Reaches Highest Point Since 2023 Amid Rising Gas and Housing Costs

Inflation in April surged to its highest annual rate in nearly three years, driven significantly by a sharp increase in gasoline prices.

Economy

May 12, 2026

April CPI Shows Inflation Surge, Driven by Energy Prices Amid Iran Conflict

Inflationary pressures intensified in April, with consumer prices experiencing a notable increase largely influenced by the ongoing conflict in Iran and its subsequent impact...

Economy

May 12, 2026

U.S. Natural Gas Production to Rise on Domestic and International Demand, EIA Projects

Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects significant growth in domestic dry natural gas production through 2050, driven by increasing demand both within the United States...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Middle East Tensions Persist, US Inflation Data and Fed Chair Vote Loom

The diplomatic situation in the Middle East remains precarious, with President Trump characterizing the ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support.

Economy

May 12, 2026

CPI Preview: Inflation Spike Fueled by Memory Prices and Statistical Effects

The upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April is anticipated to reveal a notable uptick in inflation, a trend that may temporarily obscure...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Trump Immigration Crackdown’s Economic Chill: New Research on Labor Market Impacts

Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago.

Economy

May 12, 2026

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Data Collection

Netflix is facing a lawsuit in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton accusing the streaming service of "spying" on users, including children, by collecting...

Economy

May 12, 2026

UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amid Political Uncertainty and Inflation Fears

Government borrowing costs in the United Kingdom experienced a significant increase on Tuesday, driven by mounting uncertainty surrounding the political future of Prime Minister...