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AI Data Centers Face Intensifying Scrutiny Over Power Costs as Industry Case Fails to Land

Fresh analyses challenge claims that data centers are driving household rate hikes.

U.S. Retail Sales Flat in October as Core Spending Jumps

Tariff Revenue Drops for First Time Since April, Clouding Trump’s Funding Plans

U.S. Gas Prices Slide to $2.93 Average, Lowest Since 2021

U.S. Gas Prices Hit Four-Year Low as National Average Slips Below $3

South Africa Raises December Fuel Prices as Diesel Sees Sharpest Increase

U.S. Gas Prices Drop Below $3 Average for First Time Since 2021

Tokyo Inflation Gauge Seen Largely Steady Ahead of BOJ's December Decision

Basic Basket Holds at 844 Pesos Under Pacic Price Pact, Profeco Says

EDF Opens December Sunday Saver With Eight Free Hours on Christmas Day

Ofgem Confirms Small Cap Rise as Households Urged to Switch to Cheaper Fixed Energy Deals

Ofgem Unveils Energy-Debt Reset, Urges Two Million Movers to Claim £240m in Credits

Service Costs in Buenos Aires Rise Again as Transport Leads November Gains

Pakistan’s Weekly SPI Ticks Up 0.07%, Annual Rise at 3.53%

Japan Approves ¥21.3 Trillion Stimulus as Yen Slides, Bond Yields Climb

UK Pump Prices Climb to Seven–Eight‑Month Highs as Fuel Duty Decision Looms

Cash ISA Allowance Faces Potential Cut as HMRC Clarifies Oversubscription Rules

Indian Fresher in Japan Shares Salary Breakdown, Netting About 175,000 Yen After Deductions

Canada Inflation Slows to 2.2% in October as Gas and Grocery Costs Ease

UK Inflation Seen Easing in October as Food and Energy Pressures Cool