Why US Drug Prices Are So High. Can Trump Really Cut Them?
Americans spend more on prescription drugs than anyone else in the world. It’s true that they take a…
Economic Pessimism Hits Near Historic Levels
Topline Views on the U.S. economy fell to a three-year low among Americans this month as consumers expressed…
Japan’s declining real wages upend Prime Minister Takaichi’s ‘Abenomics’
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions from Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party…
Trump touts affordability while inflation rages across America on everything from food to furniture to cars
With a social-media post that said “STOP LYIN” about there being an affordability crisis, President Trump claims he’s…
Japan’s Households Boost Spending Despite Inflation Hit
A shopping street in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month,…
VIDEO: Housing is Australia's biggest societal and policy challenge, says NAB boss – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
VIDEO: Housing is Australia’s biggest societal and policy challenge, says NAB boss Australian Broadcasting CorporationNAB promises $60b to help…
US Economy at Risk of Weakening With Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
The surprising resilience of the US economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households,…
‘Can’t afford this anymore’: Stringent price pressures to continue plaguing hospitality industry as inflation lifts
Australians already struggling to afford the occasional restaurant meal or night out have been warned prices are set…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate on Tuesday in a blow to millions of Aussie mortgage holders hoping for relief
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate on hold at 3.6 per cent and lifted…
Turkish annual inflation eases to lowest level since 2021
Annual inflation in Türkiye eased slightly in October to below 33%, official data showed on Monday, marking its…
Swiss Inflation Slowdown Sparks Fresh Negative Rate Speculation
Switzerland’s inflation unexpectedly slowed to near zero, adding pressure on the central bank to push back against the…