Italy goes to the polls this weekend. In the south of the country, poverty levels and unemployment are comparatively high. Ahead of the upcoming elections, many voters feel they've been let down and left behind by the government.

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At Monika's Doggie Rescue, a pack of dogs run around and play in an enclosure after they were rescued from an animal hoarder who was unable to care for them.

Animal shelters & dog owners struggle in Sydney as inflation bites

The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise the interest rates significantly for the third consecutive time as it finds it difficult to tame inflation.&nbsp;

Experts believe that the central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 basis points in the range of 3 to 3.25 per cent, following&nbsp;similarly large&nbsp;rate hikes in June and July.&nbsp;

The policy decision, which will be announced at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), falls in line with the policy shift of the global central banks who are testing the resilience of the world's economy and the ability of countries to manage exchange rate shocks as the value of the dollar soars, reports Reuters.&nbsp;

Speaking at an economic conference in Wyoming last month, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a warning, saying that the central bank’s aim to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would "bring some pain” for Americans.&nbsp;

"If we don't get inflation down, we're in trouble. So that's the number one job," he said.&nbsp;

It comes at a time when the US is struggling to control its inflation, which hovered around 8.3 per cent in August— down only slightly from the month before. &nbsp;

Though the gas price has dropped sharply&nbsp;from its record high in June, and airline tickets have gotten a bit cheaper, other costs continue to soar, including essentials such as rent, groceries and electricity.&nbsp;

The Fed has already increased its benchmark rate four times this year — from near zero to about 2.375 per cent, making it expensive to buy a car, use a credit card or get a mortgage. &nbsp;

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The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise the interest rates significantly for the third consecutive time as it finds it difficult to tame inflation. Experts believe that the central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise the interest rates significantly for the third consecutive time as it finds it difficult to tame inflation. Experts believe that the central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 basis points in the range of 3 to 3.25 per cent, following similarly large rate hikes in June and July. The policy decision, which will be announced at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), falls in line with the policy shift of the global central banks who are testing the resilience of the world's economy and the ability of countries to manage exchange rate shocks as the value of the dollar soars, reports Reuters. Speaking at an economic conference in Wyoming last month, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a warning, saying that the central bank’s aim to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would "bring some pain” for Americans. "If we don't get inflation down, we're in trouble. So that's the number one job," he said. It comes at a time when the US is struggling to control its inflation, which hovered around 8.3 per cent in August— down only slightly from the month before. Though the gas price has dropped sharply from its record high in June, and airline tickets have gotten a bit cheaper, other costs continue to soar, including essentials such as rent, groceries and electricity. The Fed has already increased its benchmark rate four times this year — from near zero to about 2.375 per cent, making it expensive to buy a car, use a credit card or get a mortgage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Japan's core consumer inflation quickened to 2.8% in August to hit the fastest annual pace in nearly eight years. This is as price pressure from raw materials and yen weakness broadened.

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Ford has said inflation-related supplier costs will run about $1 billion higher than expected in the current quarter. It can also result in the firm lacking parts for around 50,000 vehicles.

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The world's largest economy, the United States of America is struggling with a 40-year high inflation. US federal reserve is poised to unleash another interest rate hike on Wednesday after the latest data showed a worrying US inflation picture.

World Business Watch: US Fed reserve set for another rate hike on Wednesday

The world's largest economy, the United States of America is struggling with a 40-year high inflation. US federal reserve is poised to unleash another interest rate hike after the latest data showed a worrying U.S inflation picture. An increase in the interest rate is expected on Wednesday.

US attempts to tackle 40-year-high inflation; hike in interest rate expected on Wednesday

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US railroad workers are close to striking over claims that grueling schedules and poor working conditions have been driving employees out of the industry over the past several years. The looming strike could paralyse the nation's supply chain and transportation.

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The world economies may fall into a global recession next year amid aggressive monetary policy tightening by central banks to tame inflation, the World Bank said.

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Lower fuel prices caused an unexpected fall in British consumer price inflation in August, offering some relief to households and the Bank of England after the CPI rate hit a 40-year high.

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US inflation data for August came in at 8.3%, much higher than the market expectations. The latest data has revived fears of a hawkish interest hike by the Federal Reserve. How will this impact global markets? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

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Fitch Ratings has lowered the GDP forecasts for all the major economies citing high inflation, the European gas crisis&nbsp;and a sharp acceleration in the pace of global monetary policy tightening.&nbsp;

The world is now expected to grow at 2.4 per cent for the current year from the earlier projection of 2.9 per cent, according to Fitch's Global Economic Outlook.

For India, Fitch expects it to now grow at 7 per cent from earlier 7.8 per cent in 2022-23, with the growth expected to slow further to 6.7 per cent from 7.4 per cent projected before in 2023-24.&nbsp;

"The eurozone and UK are now expected to enter recession later this year and Fitch forecasts that the US will suffer a mild recession in mid-2023,” Fitch said in its latest global economic outlook.&nbsp;

Pointing out that India's 13 per cent growth in April to June quarter was below its expectation of an 18 per cent rise, Fitch in its report said, “Seasonally adjusted estimates show a 3.3 per cent quarter on quarter decline though this seems to be at odds with high-frequency indicators.”&nbsp;

It, however, cited improvements in Purchasing Manager Indices and industrial growth through the quarter. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“The manufacturing PMI index also recovered strongly in July and remained upbeat in August, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) saying that “domestic activity remains resilient.”&nbsp;

"Nevertheless, we expect the economy to slow down given the global economic backdrop, elevated inflation and tighter monetary policy,” the agency said.

The firm has cautioned that the risk of food inflation persists despite India registering a modest rise in August.

“Core inflation, which excludes food, fuel and light, remained elevated at 6% while inflation expectations have also stayed high. The RBI’s latest survey of household inflation expectations eased in July, but expectations are still far above pre-pandemic levels,” it said.

“Destabilising inflation expectations could risk triggering second-round effects, according to the minutes of the RBI’s August policy meeting. While the RBI expects monthly inflation data to be volatile in the near term, its expectation is for the consumer price inflation to ease towards the end of the year,” the agency added.&nbsp;

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Fitch Ratings has lowered the GDP forecasts for all the major economies citing high inflation, the European gas crisis and a sharp acceleration in the pace of global monetary policy tightening.

Fitch Ratings has lowered the GDP forecasts for all the major economies citing high inflation, the European gas crisis and a sharp acceleration in the pace of global monetary policy tightening. The world is now expected to grow at 2.4 per cent for the current year from the earlier projection of 2.9 per cent, according to Fitch's Global Economic Outlook. For India, Fitch expects it to now grow at 7 per cent from earlier 7.8 per cent in 2022-23, with the growth expected to slow further to 6.7 per cent from 7.4 per cent projected before in 2023-24. "The eurozone and UK are now expected to enter recession later this year and Fitch forecasts that the US will suffer a mild recession in mid-2023,” Fitch said in its latest global economic outlook. Pointing out that India's 13 per cent growth in April to June quarter was below its expectation of an 18 per cent rise, Fitch in its report said, “Seasonally adjusted estimates show a 3.3 per cent quarter on quarter decline though this seems to be at odds with high-frequency indicators.” It, however, cited improvements in Purchasing Manager Indices and industrial growth through the quarter. “The manufacturing PMI index also recovered strongly in July and remained upbeat in August, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) saying that “domestic activity remains resilient.” "Nevertheless, we expect the economy to slow down given the global economic backdrop, elevated inflation and tighter monetary policy,” the agency said. The firm has cautioned that the risk of food inflation persists despite India registering a modest rise in August. “Core inflation, which excludes food, fuel and light, remained elevated at 6% while inflation expectations have also stayed high. The RBI’s latest survey of household inflation expectations eased in July, but expectations are still far above pre-pandemic levels,” it said. “Destabilising inflation expectations could risk triggering second-round effects, according to the minutes of the RBI’s August policy meeting. While the RBI expects monthly inflation data to be volatile in the near term, its expectation is for the consumer price inflation to ease towards the end of the year,” the agency added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Fitch lowers world's growth forecast, slashes India's GDP rise to 7% for 2022-23

The UK's inflation rate has eased slightly because of lower fuel prices in August. Prices for vehicle fuels dropped by 6.8%. However, prices generally are still continuing to rise at their nearly fastest rate in four decades.

UK consumer price inflation slows to 9.9% as fuel prices decline

Chinese pork prices rose to a record high in August, forcing the government to use the nation's meat reserves for the first time this year to secure supplies for the holidays.

Last month, prices for pork in China increased on average by 22.5% compared to the same period in 2017. It came after the largest recorded month-over-month increase of 25.6% in July, when the CPI also reached a two-year high of 2.7%. Despite an unexpected drop in CPI inflation to 2.5%, August's increase nonetheless took place.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-built-lotus-tower-in-sri-lanka-all-set-to-open-this-week-515673">China</a> is the largest consumer of pork in the world, and as part of a crucial stabilisation strategy, the government of the nation keeps a frozen "reserve" supply in hand.

The authorities announced they were releasing some reserves for the first time before the mid-autumn festival last weekend and China's upcoming National Day on 1 October, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

The government reserve is kept to assure supply and price stability, and the staple meat is the food item that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pessimism-over-german-economy-grows-recession-inevitable-for-germany-515794">economists</a> weight the most strongly when calculating the country's consumer price index. Following a nationwide outbreak of African swine disease in 2019, pork prices reached a record high.

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High demand during the holiday season, high feed prices, and the lingering effects of the reduction in breeding stocks last year are all blamed for the latest increase. Some said that people were preparing more meals at home. Several Covid outbreaks have made it difficult for Chinese citizens to travel, and some had been placed in lockdown.

Additionally, several producers were charged with hoarding stock and causing a supply shortage.

The National Development and Reform Commission of China warned farmers in July against a "irrational reluctance to sell," warning that keeping pigs to fatten them up or wait for better prices could cause shortages in the short term but also result in a glut in the future.

An ongoing government "dynamic zero" <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shashi-tharoor-loses-cool-as-tucker-carlson-says-britain-civilised-india-515842">Covid</a> policy, which has resulted in abrupt and arbitrary lockdowns or mobility restrictions across the nation, has severely harmed China's economy. The lockdowns were partly to blame for the slower increase in consumer prices last month, which occurred as food prices increased 6.1% on an annual basis in August after increasing 6.3% in July.

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Chinese pork prices rose to a record high in August, forcing the government to use the nation's meat reserves for the first time this year to secure supplies for the holidays.

Chinese pork prices rose to a record high in August, forcing the government to use the nation's meat reserves for the first time this year to secure supplies for the holidays. Last month, prices for pork in China increased on average by 22.5% compared to the same period in 2017. It came after the largest recorded month-over-month increase of 25.6% in July, when the CPI also reached a two-year high of 2.7%. Despite an unexpected drop in CPI inflation to 2.5%, August's increase nonetheless took place. China is the largest consumer of pork in the world, and as part of a crucial stabilisation strategy, the government of the nation keeps a frozen "reserve" supply in hand. The authorities announced they were releasing some reserves for the first time before the mid-autumn festival last weekend and China's upcoming National Day on 1 October, as reported by the Guardian. The government reserve is kept to assure supply and price stability, and the staple meat is the food item that economists weight the most strongly when calculating the country's consumer price index. Following a nationwide outbreak of African swine disease in 2019, pork prices reached a record high. Also read | India, China complete disengagement from last friction point in eastern Ladakh: Report High demand during the holiday season, high feed prices, and the lingering effects of the reduction in breeding stocks last year are all blamed for the latest increase. Some said that people were preparing more meals at home. Several Covid outbreaks have made it difficult for Chinese citizens to travel, and some had been placed in lockdown. Additionally, several producers were charged with hoarding stock and causing a supply shortage. The National Development and Reform Commission of China warned farmers in July against a "irrational reluctance to sell," warning that keeping pigs to fatten them up or wait for better prices could cause shortages in the short term but also result in a glut in the future. An ongoing government "dynamic zero" Covid policy, which has resulted in abrupt and arbitrary lockdowns or mobility restrictions across the nation, has severely harmed China's economy. The lockdowns were partly to blame for the slower increase in consumer prices last month, which occurred as food prices increased 6.1% on an annual basis in August after increasing 6.3% in July. WATCH WION live TV here:

Chinese pork prices hit an all-time high, spark government action

European Central Bank policymakers see a rising risk that they will have to raise their key interest rate to 2% or more to curb record-high inflation in the euro zone despite a likely recession.

World Business Watch: ECB governors see rising risk of rate hitting 2% to curb inflation

The fallout of a high inflation-laden economy is being borne by US households. Reportedly, a federal reserve report released on Friday showed that the US household wealth tumbled by more than $6.

The fallout of a high inflation-laden economy is being borne by US households. Reportedly, a federal reserve report released on Friday showed that the US household wealth tumbled by more than $6.1 trillion in Q2 to its lowest level in more than a year. The report stated that the household net income slid to $143.8 trillion at the end of June from $149.9 trillion, recorded in March, earlier this year. On a whole, the collective wealth of Americans had taken a beating of more than $6.2 trillion from the $150 trillion figure set at the end of 2021. The drop was historic as it breached the previous record by more than $30 billion, recorded two years earlier when the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in the market during its initial days. While the US household income is taking a beating, household expenditures are touching new highs. Reportedly, the average cost of raising a child has grown to over $300,000 in the USA, primarily due to sky-high inflation rates. According to a Bloomberg report, the average amount required to raise a child of a middle-income married couple, born in 2015, till he/she is 17 years old or in high school will be $310,605; which comes down to roughly $18,271 per year. Read more: Want to raise a kid in the US? Be prepared to shell over $300,000 What has happened to the US economy? As reported by WION, the US has been facing its worst bout of economic slowdown in recent times. The economy has contracted for two successive quarters which suggests that a recession has set in place. The inflation rate for the month of July stood at 8.5 per cent, majorly due to a drop in fuel prices. However, if compared to year-on-year numbers, the inflation rate was still touching a 40-year record high and consumers were bearing the brunt of it. In June, the figure stood at 9.1 per cent. Moreover, a recent Bloomberg survey stated that there was a 40 per cent chance that the country will slip into a recession by next year. Read More: President Biden claims US had ‘zero per cent inflation’ in July; gets trolled by Republicans (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Effect of inflation? US household wealth suffers a record drop

Liz Truss attended first house of commons session as UK Prime Minister. In her first PMQs showdown, Liz Truss has promised action on energy bills within first week. Truss said, UK is facing this energy crisis because of Putin.

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The global inflation swords with Russia's energy supplies in limbo. European Central Bank or the ECB is set to raise its interest rates today. It is to fight inflation and take a major move to a record high.

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The lifting of Covid curbs have boosted consumer and business spending. Japan's economy grew more than initially reported in second quarter. It translates into Japan seeing its economy growing for a third quarter in April-June.

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Despite a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, Japan's household spending grew for a second straight month in July but inflationary pressures from the end slump to a 24-year-low.

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To fight the inflation in Germany, the government has announced a relief plan to lower the pressure on households. The development comes as the Russian gas supplies are dwindling and energy bills are soaring. The relief plan will also include a one-off payment of 300 euros to millions of pensioners to help them cover the rising energy bills.

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The cost of living in Northern Australia was never cheap but the rising inflation has made it even harder for the local population. According to local charities, some people are even close to becoming homeless.

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