Lowe and the Reserve Bank are pushing up interest rates at almost the fastest pace on record to get the economy back in balance. It’s tough. But it has been done before – and here’s how it worked.
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The Bank of England expects a long UK recession but believes interest rates may not need to increase much more.
Some commentary suggests a causal relationship between hiking interest rates and unemployment increasing. It’s not quite that simple, but the days of record high employment are probably numbered.
Voter demographics and policy priorities are two recurrent, big issues on Election Day – but shifts in election administration and voting laws are new challenges influencing the midterms.
Inflation, abortion and state of US democracy rank among the top issues facing voters before the midterm elections, regardless of race, ethnicity or party affiliation.
The Fed is also beginning to reduce its massive balance sheet, which is beginning to cause disruptions in the $24 trillion Treasury market.
Men were significantly less likely to express confidence in the Federal Reserve and optimism about the economy when monetary policy information came from a woman versus a man.
For homebuyers, there’s no interest rate relief in sight just yet. Here’s why.
Because central banks delayed interest rate increases early in the pandemic, they have spent 2022 playing catch-up with runaway inflation.
Dealing with the crisis, driven by the Ukraine war, is now Labor’s problem, and that gave Dutton something substantial to latch onto.
The new government faces both short- and long-term problems when trying to reignite investor confidence in the UK
How the crises in geopolitics and the world economy could affect us over the next two to five years.
Some contracts are set to rise by more than inflation, here’s how to reduce the cost of living impact of such bills.
Nigeria’s 2023 budget could worsen the country’s cycle of deficits and debts.
Policymakers were too complacent about inflation, and the global economy is paying the price. Australia’s resources mean it is better placed than most.
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her government in search of a new leader and a way to regain public trust.
Social Security is increasing benefits by 8.7%, beginning in January 2023, to offset the surging cost of living in the US.
France’s nuclear energy supply and public support schemes for households have in particular helped to limit the rise in prices.
The treasurer’s Tuesday’s appearances were his first after receiving a major rebuff when Anthony Albanese at the weekend quashed any prospect of rejigging the Stage 3 tax cuts in the budget.
Ghana’s sovereign risk has been downgraded to near junk status by ratings agencies in recent times.
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