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A Generation Revolts
Europe faces sweeping protests driven by a generational clash, economic pressure, and unpaid bills.
Cost Of Living
44 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Spain: Housing crisis prompts first general strike in 14 years, before hundreds of thousands join protest
Spain faces its first general strike in 14 years as millions protest soaring housing costs and shrinking purchasing power.
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On Strike for a Different Spain
Workers across Spain staged the country's first general strike in 14 years on November 11, 2026, with housing costs at the center of protest.
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Priced out of their own homes: How rising property taxes are threatening longtime Chicago residents
Rising property taxes are pushing longtime Chicago residents toward financial strain as households across the country juggle rising costs.
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A key report for where inflation stood in October comes out Tuesday. Here's what to expect
October inflation data landed hotter than expected, easing price pressure without reversing the higher cost of living.
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Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
French protesters defy police orders to stage nationwide demonstrations over living costs and education conditions, with Paris as the epicenter.
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Why Would Anyone Leave New Zealand?
Recent coverage examines the demographic and economic pressures driving people to leave New Zealand.
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Will New Zealand Join Voters’ Global Revolt Over Soaring Costs?
New Zealand opened its final voting day with over 1.6 million ballots cast amid soaring living costs and a strict election‑day blackout.
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The final day of voting begins in New Zealand's election as an unusual law bans any talk of politics
New Zealand’s final voting day unfolds under a law that silences politics, sparking global eyes on a ‘supermarket election’ amid soaring costs.
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Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results
Prime Minister Burnham signals a shift toward cost-of-living priorities following the 2026 US midterm election results.
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Gas prices are set to be highest for any Election Day in U.S. history
17 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Massive protests sweep Europe over cost of living and strained public services
Violent protests and riots escalate in France and Germany amid rising civil unrest and severe clashes.
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Cost of living protests in Germany have escalated into violence, with Gen Z-led demonstrations resulting in looted shops and storefronts in Frankfurt.
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Germany's Gen Z protests disrupted by violence on Saturday
Gen Z-led cost of living protests in Germany turned violent on Saturday, leading to store looting in Frankfurt and calls for tough government penalties.
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Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike
Thousands of students and workers are staging nationwide protests across Italy, citing rising living costs and a desire to reclaim their future.
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French minister warns of 'very high' violence risk as country braces for Halloween protests
France deploys 70,000 officers as authorities warn of a very high risk of violence during youth-led Halloween protests.
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Europe's youth take to the streets
Europe faces rising unrest as youth demonstrations and cost-of-living anger prompt major security deployments in France.
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From arrests to crackdowns, how Europe’s leaders are responding as protests rock the continent
Protests and unrest sweep across parts of Europe, driven by soaring costs of living and youth-led discontent.
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In pictures: Protests over inequality, rising living costs turn violent across France
French protests over inequality and rising living costs turn violent, with police charging into crowds as officials issue warnings.
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Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'
Budget 2026 sparks debate over the 'squeezed middle' as families face potential cost of living increases despite government pledges.
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Italy's cities in security 'lockdown' for Saturday protests
16 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Medicare eats into retirees’ 2027 raise from day one
Retirees face financial pressure as Medicare costs threaten to absorb upcoming cost of living adjustments.
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Why is your power bill so high? What to check and where to find help
Rising electricity costs are stretching household finances and forcing many Americans to alter essential spending.
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
Protests sweep across multiple European nations as young people grapple with living costs and a lack of control.
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Inflation has eaten up nearly all the raises of the past two years
Recent reporting examines how inflation has eroded wage gains across the United States over a two-year span.
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Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Rising Costs Push Necessities Out of Reach for Nearly Half of Americans
Rising costs leave nearly half of Americans struggling to afford basic necessities amid mounting economic dissatisfaction.
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More planning and more math, not work, can boost retirement prosperity
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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AU: Unemployment rate reaches post-COVID era high of 4.6pc in August
Australia's unemployment rate climbed to a post-COVID high of 4.6% in August, creating new economic pressure ahead of the RBA's interest rate decisions.
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What Years of Inflation Have Done to American Prices
Consumer prices in the United States have surged by 30% since 2019, fundamentally altering the cost of goods and services for American households.
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Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
Global energy markets and borrowing costs are surging as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive UK gas prices to a four-year high.
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Greeks promised tax relief, wage hikes as protesters take to the streets over cost of living crunch
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis unveils economic support packages while citizens protest a cost of living crunch.
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Health insurance costs projected to spike next year by most in two decades
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The Trump-shaped problems awaiting Andy Burnham, ranked
15 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
Andy Burnham announced a plan to cap most bus fares in England at £2 beginning in January.
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New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges a 'cost-of-living government' while facing immediate pressure from bond markets and regional leaders.
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Miami's cost of living now tops New York City's despite Florida's tax advantages
Miami's cost of living has officially exceeded New York City's for the first time in history.
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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are moving to Miami, but experts say middle-earners can’t copy them
Ultra-wealthy migrants like Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin are flocking to Miami, driving the cost of living above that of New York City for the first time.
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
Andy Burnham is scrapping plans for a digital ID system to prioritize cost-of-living policies as he prepares to become the UK Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped a £2bn digital ID scheme to prioritize the cost of living in his first major policy pledge.
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I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means
A surge in media and policy focus highlights the evolving definition of 'affordability' amidst a nationwide cost-of-living crisis in 2026.
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This pizza chain named the cheapest. It costs 46% less than Domino's
A new report ranks the cheapest pizza cities and identifies a chain that costs 46% less than Domino's.