Why economists hate low unemployment for inflation
Bad news, they reckon, always comes in threes. There was the big spike in inflation in recent months…
Reserve Bank signals a ‘structural change to the housing market’ in Anna Breman’s debut
In her first big moment as Reserve Bank governor, Anna Breman made predictions for the New Zealand economy…
Jim Chalmers losing fight against inflation, Angus Taylor declares as rising costs outpace wage growth
Australians are getting “poorer” under the Albanese government as Treasurer Jim Chalmers has remained in “denial” over real…
Unemployment rate remains at 4.1 pc in January
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent in January, the same as in December, in seasonally adjusted…
Real wages go backwards in December quarter as Australians struggle to keep up with soaring inflation
Wages are failing to keep pace with inflation in another blow to Australians struggling to keep up with…
Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan – National
The annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, even…
In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food | Debt
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Diego Nacasio, 43, works full time as a salesman at a large hardware store in…
risk to economy forces RBA’s hand on rates
The risk of persistent inflation over coming months was behind the Reserve Bank’s decision to hike interest rates…
Shock number of Aussies struggling with buy now pay later loans, fresh research from Finder unveils
Millions of Aussies are struggling with burdensome debt from their buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans, which are…
Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…
Inflation fears loom over yen, Japan bond markets under Takaichi
Markets Postelection rise of currency masks concern over side effects of fiscal expansion Investors are concerned about the…
Early estimates point to a lower amount
Carl Smith | Fstop | Getty Images Social Security benefits are typically adjusted every year to keep up…