Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 06: Pedestrians and shoppers move along George Street on December 06, 2024 in Sydney,…
ASB hikes mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points
The largest increase is to ASB’s five-year mortgage rate, which jumps 20bps to 5.89%. Adam Boyd, ASB’s executive…
How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
As the US-Israel war in Iran drags into its third month, sulphuric acid – a chemical ingredient critical…
ASB joins other banks in pushing up interest rates
Photo: RNZ / DOM THOMAS ASB has joined the other main banks in pushing up interest rates. It…
Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze | Financial sector
Shares in some of the UK’s biggest buy-to-let lenders such as Paragon and One Savings Bank have fallen…
Markets live: Inflation likely to reach highest level since 2023, ASX to drop for seventh straight day
38m agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 10:49pm Markets recap: Alan Kohler’s finance report In case you need a…
Grim warning for workers with inflation set to hit a three-year high
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Plastic packaging price pain could push up costs for shoppers on everything from milk to make-up
Plastic could become the next inflationary pressure on Australian hip pockets, as companies that make everything from milk…
Global oil market takes fresh hit as UAE exits OPEC, raising pressure on African producers
Abu Dhabi said on April 28, 2026, it would leave OPEC effective May 1, citing the need…
Euro area inflation expectations for the year ahead jump to highest since October 2023
The fallout from the Middle East conflict is certainly taking a toll on households and the survey results…
A confidence uptick, a $4.18 gas shock: What Americans told the Conference Board
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought…
Africa surges in Chinese solar imports as Latin America sees sharp 51% collapse in 2026
According to data from InfoLink Consulting, Chinese module exports to Africa reached 2.70 gigawatts (GW) in January…