Everyone is talking about how to alleviate energy prices this winter, but no one acknowledges that the average household has been getting poorer for more than a decade.
While authorities such as the Reserve Bank often see them as risky, interest-only loans can be helpful in some circumstances.
New train services like this, in Lagos, are designed to boost economic activities and ease movement of passengers.
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Economic conditions today are very different from those that informed Bob Hawke’s 1983 summit – and that will affect what unions and the government can get from each other at the 2022 summit.
So far, we are not getting carried away about inflation.
A number of factors have contributed to the recent rise in inflation, including supply chain disruptions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and labour shortages.
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Asked how high an inflation rate Australia should prepare to tolerate, three of the 48 economists nominated 8% or higher. Seven expected inflation to fall without the need for further action.
The triple lock increases some benefits payments by inflation, earnings or 2.5%, whichever is highest.
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Inflation is soaring, but prices for typical back-to-school gear like backpacks, computers and new clothes are rising less than average – or even falling.
Household bills have spiked in 2022.
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Here’s how the government can provide clarity on the volatile cost of living crisis
British Columbian workers in the public sector, transit and transportation have voted to take job action in recent weeks to fight for their right to earn livable wages.
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With a recession seeming imminent, many Canadians are rightfully concerned about the state of their finances. Here are some ways you can be prepared for one.