Some soothing news for the RBNZ ahead of OCR decision – inflation expectations muted
For once, in a topsy turvy year, it was the good news the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) was looking…
Gen Z job crunch: Record numbers of applicants as unemployment increases
“I was applying to at least 10 [jobs] a day for the first couple of weeks,” she said.…
US risks AI debt bubble as China faces its ‘arithmetic problem’, leading analysts warn
Two of the leading experts on the world’s biggest economies warn that both countries face serious challenges in…
RBA’s Hauser Says Economy’s Capacity Limits Challenge Policy
Australia’s monetary policy is being challenged by an apparent lack of spare capacity in the economy, Reserve Bank…
Employment data dominates quiet day on NZ sharemarket – Market close
“The big news of the day was the unemployment print. It was in line with expectations, but, notwithstanding,…
Unemployment hits nine-year high but economists see turning point ahead – Liam Dann
An additional 138,000 Kiwis are in that category. Around the country, the unemployment rate varied widely – generally…
Unemployment hits 8-year high, youth rate rises to 15%
The unemployment rate for young people experienced a significant increase over the year, Stats NZ said. The unemployment…
Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. What to know
Cost of living: How to calculate and compare The cost of living is the amount of money it…
Unemployment preview: New stats to reveal job market is still weak
“The labour market tends to lag the economic cycle.” Employment and demand for labour looked to be edging…
Some won’t get Social Security check in November. See the schedule
Key milestones in government shutdown fast approaching The ongoing government shutdown may disrupt paychecks, Head Start programs and…
Why the 2026 Social Security COLA is not all good news
Retirees can expect a higher increase in 2026 than in 2025. Stefon Walters | The Motley Fool How…
Social Security payments for Nov. 2025. When do you get your check?
How the government shutdown is affecting Social Security This is what to know about Social Security payments during…