Inside Economics: Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher interest rates?
A: Thanks, Ian, I do love that dismal science line. The more popular version of its origin has…
US Dollar strength returns as Trump pressures Fed, Warsh signals policy rethink
Here is what you need to know for Wednesday, April 22: The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged near…
Limited economic impact? Here’s how the Middle East crisis is impacting job market and your household bills – for now
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even…
Power bills are rising – but here’s what $1 of electricity can still buy
Comment: I’m not going to pretend that higher power bills don’t hurt. For many households, affordability is real,…
Trump says US administration weighing currency swap with UAE as Iran war rattles oil-rich economies
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that he is considering the possibility of a currency swap with…
Economist Predicts What Price Will Go Up Next For Americans
Economist Henrietta Treyz warned Monday that soaring gas prices thanks to President Donald Trump’s Iran war may soon…
ECB to stay on hold next week, stressing full optionality | articles
With the ongoing war in the Middle East, higher energy prices and elevated uncertainty, it’s obvious that the…
The $100 oil shock is hitting the middle class like a margin call
Wall Street sees an oil shock and asks what it means for inflation, the Fed, and energy stocks.…
Kevin Warsh says he wants a new inflation framework
We are still dealing with the legacy of the policy errors in 2021 and 2022 Once you let…
France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO
Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
Trump’s Fed Pick Warsh Walks Tightrope Between Lower Rates and Tighter Money
Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed chair triggered a tightening scare, with interest rates surging and small-cap stocks…
As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials
South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion’s Q1 2026…