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Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

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The Real Reason Your Grocery Bill Is Higher This Year Has Nothing to Do With Inflation

If your total at checkout keeps jumping, it’s tempting to blame the economy and call it a day. But for a lot of shoppers, the bigger culprit isn’t the price of milk or eggs—it’s the way the cart has quietly changed. A few “small” upgrades here, a couple extra trips…

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The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than lower-income households and those without college diplomas, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality amid overall growth that may explain some of the negative sentiment around the…

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Union Budget 2026-27 shakes up NRI money: What Indians in UAE must do now

India's Union Budget 2026-27 brings welcome changes for NRIs in the UAE. Investment limits in Indian equities have doubled, making it easier to build stakes. Property sales compliance is simplified, reducing administrative hurdles. Overseas travel and education remittances see reduced taxes, lowering costs. These reforms aim to boost diaspora engagement…

The Times of India

A hot economy? RBA’s rate hike justification is hard to swallow for Australians struggling with cost-of-living crisis

Economists and the central bank might see a roaring economy but workers and mortgage holders still feel like they’re doing it tough

The Guardian - AU

‘Modi rediscovered zeal, economy outperforming expectations’: Economist’s India optimism binge

For an outlet that prides itself on cool detachment, The Economist has lately sounded unusually starry-eyed about India.

Newslaundry

Everyone’s won! Trump. Modi. And the politics of premature celebration

No one yet knows the terms of a trade deal that could significantly alter how India powers its economy. That has not stopped New Delhi and Washington from launching into full celebration mode.

Newslaundry

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Greenland’s ‘green mining’ row highlights the key tensions in the energy transition

Green finance is built on a promise: that capital can be redirected to support the transition to a low-carbon economy while avoiding the environmental mistakes of the past. That promise is getting harder to keep.

The Conversation

Revealed: Best US airline cabins from economy to business class

The cabins were honored in the 2026 The Points Guy Awards and based on first-hand experiences and industry expertise

The Independent UK

4 Worst Sectors To Invest In This Year, According to Experts

Even perennial winners are looking rough under scrutiny, with four big sectors of the economy poised for a middling or bad 2026, after expected Fed rate cuts.

GOBankingRates

AI, quantum and the creator economy draw 30,000 to Web Summit Qatar 2026

In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges.

Euronews

Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

The U.S. Department of State has announced that starting on Jan. 21, 2026, it has indefinitely stopped issuing immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, claiming concerns that some immigrants may rely on public benefits once they get to the United States.

The Conversation

5 Budget 2026 Decisions That Could Change Life for Girls

Budget 2026 did not speak about girls through emotional slogans. It addressed the real reasons girls drop out of education, remain financially dependent, or never enter the workforce. In her speech and budget documents, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on access, safety, economic participation, and long-term continuity rather than one-time…

Times Life

Singapore to establish national space agency to seize opportunities in space economy

The World Economic Forum predicts the global space economy to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $613 billion in 2024.

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Why Elon Musk Says the World’s Economic Power Is Quietly Moving to India

When Elon Musk wrote four simple words, “The balance of power is changing,” he reflected a deep and measurable global transition. According to IMF projections for 2026, India is set to contribute a larger share to global economic growth than the United States. This shift is not sudden or symbolic.…

Newslaundry

The Economic Survey has a new enemy: The RTI Act

In the recent Economic Survey, a document meant to discuss the state of the economy, the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) has decided to hold forth on the need to amend the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Newslaundry

Credibility device, indirect redistribution: The political economy of the budget is clear

In 2026, the Indian economy entered the budget cycle at an unusual crossroads, even if that’s a cliché in economic analysis. Growth remains among the fastest in major economies, yet private investment is still uneven. Global conditions are volatile: wars in Europe and West Asia continue to disrupt energy and…

The Times of India

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike to work in the US: Is America shutting best and brightest Indian talent out?

Sweeping US immigration and trade policies, particularly the H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000, are straining the strategic partnership with India. This has disrupted Indian professionals' careers, impacting IT giants and creating anxiety. Critics argue these protectionist measures undermine innovation and alienate a key partner, potentially boosting India's domestic tech…

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From ‘unremarkable’ to ‘long-game’: How the press read Sitharaman’s hand

There were no headline-grabbing giveaways, no sweeping tax cuts, no “big bang” reforms designed to dominate prime time. Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth budget seemed to match an economy that, at least on paper, is doing well considering global turbulence, and therefore needs steady steering more than fixing.

The Conversation

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

New Zealand’s residential construction industry contributes roughly NZ$26 billion annually to the economy and employs around 70,000 workers. Yet despite its significance and scale, the sector’s productivity levels have flatlined since the mid-1980s.

Fortune

China's export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral

"China’s growth model is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain."

The Conversation

What’s stopping sunny South Africa’s solar industry? Court case sheds light on the wider problem

A South African solar manufacturer, ARTsolar, is taking the government and several renewable energy developers to court. The case focuses on local content rules for renewable energy projects. ARTsolar says it invested in new manufacturing capacity because it expected these rules to lead to orders for locally assembled solar panels.…

Tom’s Guide

I drove the Infiniti QX80 for a week — here’s how it compares to other 3-row SUVs I’ve tested

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 is a 3-row full-size SUV with seating for up to 7 passengers.

The Times of India

‘Homeland or death’: Cuban President Miguel Diaz hits back at US tariff threat on oil suppliers

Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel strongly criticizes the United States for threatening tariffs on oil suppliers. He states the move aims to choke the Cuban economy. Diaz-Canel accuses the US of using force and dictating trade partners. Cuba vows to respond with firmness and confidence. The US order labels Cuba a…

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I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Investing Tips To Combat a Frustrating Economy

Eric Kelley, chief investment officer at UMB Bank, cuts through the confusion to offer 5 tips to manage your investments when the economy is challenging.

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