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Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Banks Are Decoding Economic Warning Signs
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Energy Standing Charge Overhaul Faces Industry Pushback as Debt Hits Record £4.4bn
Energy suppliers have expressed significant concerns about Ofgem’s proposed standing charge overhaul, warning the changes could worsen affordability issues for vulnerable households. Meanwhile, customer debt to energy companies has reached a record £4.4 billion, with over one million households having no repayment arrangements in place.
Energy Industry Leaders Question Ofgem’s Standing Charge Reforms
Energy executives have expressed significant reservations about regulator Ofgem‘s proposed overhaul of standing charges, warning MPs that the plans could potentially backfire and worsen affordability issues for struggling households. According to reports from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee hearing, industry leaders from the UK’s largest suppliers questioned the effectiveness of the proposed changes.
Trump Announces Modi’s Pledge to Halt Russian Oil Purchases Amid Trade Talks
Former President Donald Trump revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would cease buying Russian oil. This development could break the stalemate in trade negotiations and provide tariff relief for Indian exports facing 50% duties.
Trump Announces Modi’s Commitment on Russian Oil
Former President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stop purchasing Russian oil, according to reports. The announcement came during a press briefing where Trump revealed that Modi made this commitment during a phone conversation earlier that day.
Tariffs Drive Inflation Higher as Consumers Face Rising Prices, Fed Report Shows
President Trump’s tariffs are contributing to rising inflation as companies grapple with whether to absorb costs or pass them to consumers. The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report indicates price increases across multiple districts while consumer spending shows mixed patterns across income levels.
Tariffs Fuel Inflation Pressures Across US Economy
According to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report, tariffs implemented by former President Donald Trump are pushing inflation generally higher as businesses face difficult decisions about absorbing costs or passing them to consumers. The report states that “prices rose further during the reporting period” with tariff-induced input cost increases reported across many districts.