Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
How China opened the door to creating a direct rival to US payment systems
China’s recent changes to the rules governing its global payment system could pave the way for turning it…
Fed holds rates steady as war in Iran clouds outlook – The Washington Post
Fed holds rates steady as war in Iran clouds outlook The Washington PostUS Fed set to hold rates steady…
The Market’s Top Risk Is Shifting From Inflation to Growth Slowdown
Inflation has been top of mind for investors amid surging oil prices, but Citadel Securities says it might…
UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse | Steel industry
The UK is to double tariffs on Chinese and other foreign steel in a bid to save its…
Greene King at risk of shutting down 150 locations amid ‘perfect storm’ of rising inflation and taxes
Some 150 pubs owned by the brewery giant Greene King are understood to be at risk of closure…
Sri Lanka’s Four-Day Workweek Isn’t About Work-Life Balance. It’s About Survival.
Sri Lanka has just introduced a four‑day workweek—not to boost work‑life balance, but because the war in Iran…
Property sellers turning profits at all-time high – News
Australian homeowners are in their strongest financial position, with median resale profits at all-time highs. In the second…
The UK’s high electricity prices are here to stay. But could they offer an opportunity?
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world is bracing for another energy crisis. The US-Israel bombing…
home resale profits go through the roof
Surging prices are widening the financial gap between homeowners and those trying to buy property. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)…
Calls for cost of living package amid rising fuel prices
There have been calls locally for the government to introduce a cost of living package, to combat rising…
Borrowing limits expected to tighten after latest cash rate rise
The estimate assumes an owner-occupier application with no other debts, no dependants and minimum expenses. Canstar noted that…