Category: Economy

Why Paul Keating called Australia a banana republic in May 1986

US Inflation Rate 3.8% vs. High Daily Costs Explained

UK food prices rise in May 2026 increasing costs for families

India Gold Silver Import Duty Rises to 15% Affecting Buyers

Australia Budget Aims to Cut National Debt Starting 2027

Australia Budget 2026: Tax Changes Affect Housing Market

India PM asks people to save fuel, travel less

US May Pause Gas Tax as Fuel Prices Hit $4.55 a Gallon

April Home Sales Slowest Since 2009, Prices Rise Slightly

Iran Conflict Oil Price Shock Costs US 10,000 Jobs Per Month in 2026

Motherhood Penalty Lowers Women's Pay by 30% Globally

Hong Kong Florists Face 48% Drop in Sales Due to Mainland Competition

US Productivity Drops 0.3% in Q1 2025 as Hours Increase

Iran Conflict Costs UK £8 Billion: IPPR Suggests Fuel Duty Cut

AI Boom May Raise Prices, Fed's Goolsbee Warns

Higher Gas Prices Hurt Low-Income Americans Most

Economist Gary Shilling Predicts US Recession in 2026

Australia RBA Raises Interest Rate to 4.35% and Announces $10 Billion Fuel Package

Australia to Spend $10 Billion on Fuel and Fertiliser Security

Australia's $10 Billion Plan for Fuel and Fertiliser Security Announced

Food Prices Rise Globally Affecting Investors and Shoppers

Gas Prices Rise, Affecting Over Half of Americans' Finances

Highway Projects Help Economy But Hurt Small Businesses

Top 10% Americans own 93% of stocks as of May 2026 market report

Hong Kong Economy Grows Most in 5 Years Due to Tourists

Australia RBA Cash Rate Rises Again Due to Inflation

RBA Rate Decision Today: Will Homeowners Get Relief?

Europe Faces Higher Costs Due to Global Instability and Trade Issues

Big Four Firms Expand Market Control in Beef and Audit Sectors 2026

Trump's Economy: Many Americans Say It's Getting Worse

US Raises EU Car Tariffs to 25% Next Week

New Study: Higher Income Means More Food Waste, Up to a Point

Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Young People to Avoid 'Easy Money' Traps

Gas Prices Rise Nationwide April 2026: How Much More Will You Pay?

Australia Housing Prices Rise 0.3% in April, Rents Hit Record Highs

Jobless Claims Rise to 3-Year High in April 2026

Oil Prices Hit 4-Year High Due to Iran War and Blockade

US Economy Grows 2% Amidst Higher Energy Costs and Past Shutdown

California Gas Prices Top $6 Per Gallon

Iran War Causes Highest Inflation in 3 Years; Gas Prices Jump

Pakistan Economy Hit as US-Iran Peace Talks Fail

Portugal Economy Growth Flat 0% Q1 2026 Due to Storms, High Oil Prices

Pound Sterling Faces New Risks Due to UK Fiscal Policy and Politics

Unpredictable Prices Make It Harder for Londoners to Plan Budgets

Grocery Prices Rise Further in April 2026 Due to Inflation

Jerome Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair Amidst Iran War Uncertainty

US Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High After Iran Talks Stall

US Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High of $4.23 Amid Iran Conflict

England Rent Freeze Considered by Chancellor Reeves

Iran Conflict May Cause UK Recession, NIESR Warns

Australia Inflation Hits 4.6% Due to Iran Fuel Prices

US Crude Oil Stocks Drop 1.79 Million Barrels in Week Ending April 24

US Adds More Sanctions on Iran Oil Trade in Early 2026

Canada Spring Update: $54 Billion New Spending For Skilled Trades

US Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High Due to Iran Conflict

Tamil Nadu Hits 10.83% Growth Again in 2025-26

Iran Conflict Raises Costs for China's Toy Factories

Iran War Raises Shipping Costs and Oil Prices Globally

2026 Tax Refunds Don't Boost Spending Due to Debt and Inflation

UK Businesses Hire More Temporary Staff Due to Economy

UK Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Point in 2026

Diesel Price Rise Affects UK Businesses and Shoppers

UK Borrowing Drops, But Iran Conflict May Raise Costs

Warsh Fed Nominee Faces Questions on Independence

Rayalaseema Steatite Called "White Gold" as Demand Rises

Gas Prices Likely to Stay Over $3 Per Gallon in 2026

Countries Hoarding Energy, IMF and World Bank Warn of Higher Prices

UK Inflation Rises to 3.3% Due to Higher Fuel Costs

UK Inflation Rises to 3.3% in March Due to Middle East Conflict

US Secondhand Clothes Market Grows 11% to $43 Billion in 2023

Young UK Workers Now Hold 2 Jobs Due to High Living Costs

New Gas Tax Could Lower Bills, Industry Warns of Supply Issues

Canberra National Cabinet Meets Again for Fuel Crisis on April 26, 2026

Core Industries Drop 0.4% in March, Slowing Economy

Jim Chalmers May 12 Budget Tax Reforms Impacting Young Australians

Australia Life Satisfaction Drops to Record Low Amid Gas Tax Debate

Trump's Gas Price Forecasts Change Before Midterm Elections

Iran War Causes Higher Prices in New York City

Elon Musk suggests giving money to people if AI causes job losses

UK Petrol Prices Fall After 43 Days of Increases

ECB's Schnabel says policy is neutral, can wait after Iran shock

Global Debt Rises to 80% of Economy, Causing Fiscal Worries

Trump Wants to Fire Fed Chair Powell After Term Ends in May

Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Powell if he doesn't quit over building probe

Albanese signs energy deal with Brunei amid rising costs and antisemitism inquiry

Singapore hiring to slow in 2026 with 3-6% wage rises expected

Treasury Secretary Bessent says wait to cut interest rates due to oil prices

UK Economy Faces Worse Growth Drop Than Other Big Countries Due to Middle East Conflict

Young people leaving small towns for jobs, new housing solutions explored

Iran Conflict Raises Oil Prices to $90/barrel for 2026, Affects US Economy

China Q1 2026 GDP Grows 4.6% Despite Iran Conflict and Property Woes

Trump says high gas prices may last until November elections due to Iran tensions

UK Taxpayers Face £35 Billion Cost from Migrant Dependants by 2028

US Inflation Hits 3.3% in March Due to War Fuel Costs

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts Due to Iran Conflict's Impact on Energy

White House report on 9 September 2026 says stablecoin interest does not hurt banks

Strait of Hormuz Closure: Oil Prices Rise to $97, Inflation Expectations Stable

US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2025, Affecting Social Security

First-time homebuyers now 40 years old in US, highest age ever

US Consumer Spending Slows in February Due to High Prices