Easter chocolate prices bite as markets slide after Trump's address
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The ASX closes the short trading week down 1.1 per cent on Thursday as volatility returns following Donald Trump’s latest address, with insights from Morningstar’s Matt Wacher on what’s driving markets. Meanwhile, chocolate prices are leaving a bitter taste ahead of Easter, with confectionery costs up 6.6 per cent over the past year despite easing cocoa prices. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Piper from the Australian Industry Group to unpack why shoppers are still paying more.
