Inflation in Europe - What Does It Mean?

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Fears that russia will weaponize the supply of gas, cutting it off comple y before the winter hits. Europe has made itself so dependent on russia in recent years that there just isn't enough alternative supplies readily available. Inflation takes its toll on consumers spending and on demand. A glut of avacato trees means prices have dropped to about a dollar each.

US interest rates are going up by 0.75% for the second month in a row, the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s halted Twitter takeover debacle is hurting the social media company’s advertising business and employee morale, and European gas prices are rising as Russia cuts gas flows to the continent.

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Fed raises rates by 0.75 points for second month in a row

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