UK borrowers are expecting mortgage rates to fall again. Here’s why this looks unlikely in the current economic environment.
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The Fed raised rates by a quarter-point – less aggressive than had been expected before the current banking crisis, but signaling inflation is still its focus.
Understanding and finding ways to reduce our financial stress – and its emotional impact on us – can help make this challenging time a bit easier.
Childcare, pensions and support for energy bills are among the main budget plans for the UK government.
High rural poverty rates are driven largely by fuel and transport costs.
Galen Weston’s brand as a spokesperson might be friendly and affable, but his organization’s pricing strategies are anything but.
The reputation of the Bank of Canada will be undermined if the public believes the bank’s method of controlling inflation is no longer the right move.
Research shows that food supply chains are unfair, but there are ways to make them more sustainable for all involved.
A two-pronged approach to energy support would see targeted help with bills and more efficient housing.
Rapid increases in food prices due to inflation mean many Canadians may be making different food choices. Here are the possible short- and long-term effects of that, and some ways to save money.
UK retailers had a happier Christmas than expected, but consumers are changing how they shop due to the rising cost of living.
Soaring power bills add to people’s worries about keeping their homes cool, especially as their health can suffer if they don’t. Fortunately, there are effective and affordable ways to beat the heat.
You want to look as if you’ve put in a bit of effort, but don’t want to blow the budget. Here are some top tips of what to take to Christmas.
For some people, the decision to live in a vehicle is a choice with the goal of being free and self-sufficient to live how and where they want.
Mortgage rates have rocketed in recent months, but what about the rate on your savings account?
A country of plenty like Australia should be able to ensure no one is denied their right to adequate food. But food insecurity is on the rise, and we aren’t even properly monitoring the problem.
A public relations move by Loblaw Companies is just the latest in a long line of big business antics stretching back to pre-Confederation fur trade in Canada.
The gradual changes in voting behaviour represent an existential crisis for the Liberals going forward.
The Alberta government is failing to ensure environmental liabilities are adequately accounted for and that progress is being made to address the province’s massive tailings ponds.
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Professor of Energy Policy and Director of the Institute of Sustainable Resources, UCL
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