‘Dumbest thing ever’: Trump rate plan slammed
Australian mortgage rates could rise along with the US. Picture: NewsWire An interest rates plan from US President…
Can the RBA swim against the global rising tide of interest rates?
I’ve been in a running debate with fellow ABC economics nerd David Taylor about what the Reserve Bank…
Big banks hike rates days from RBA decision
Two of Australia’s big four hiked rates Thursday ahead of the Reserve Bank’s September meeting. Australia’s biggest banks…
Will El Niño send food prices soaring this summer?
Australia’s farm sector currently faces a double whammy from weather and non-weather related factors: a confirmed El Niño…
Malaysia’s OPR stays at 2.75pc: What does it mean for your loans, savings and spendings
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75…
GDP: Strong construction boosts economic growth in second quarter
The 0.2% growth shows the economy handled the Iran conflict and April’s oil price shock better than initially…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years – BBC
US interest rates raised for first time in three years BBCUS Fed hikes interest rates to curb inflation, Trump…
Stock market today: Live updates
A television station broadcasts Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaking after a Federal Open Market…
Eurozone Industrial Production Fell in July as Germany Output Slid 1.5%
Eurozone industrial output fell again in July, highlighting the uneven nature of the region’s economic recovery as manufacturers…
Annual increase in labour costs at 3.1% in euro area – Euro indicators
Overview In the second quarter of 2026 the hourly labour costs rose by 3.1% in the euro area…
ASEAN faces uneven growth in AI era, DBS report warns
AI has the potential to widen economic performance gaps in ASEAN economies, according to a report from DBS, Bain…
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher – BBC
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher BBCUK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump…