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'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

Thousands of ABC staff have voted to walk off the job, rejecting an enterprise bargaining agreement offer that featured a below-inflation pay rise.

AAP

Do not hammer families with massive passport price hike, SNP tells Starmer

Pete Wishart said it was wrong for the Prime Minister to allow inflation-busting cost spikes to go when the cost-of-living crisis is rising.

Evening Standard

Iran War, Oil Volatility and Other Key Things to Watch This Week

Markets enter an important week dominated by extraordinary uncertainty around the Iran war trajectory following President Trump's late Friday Truth Social post suggesting he is considering "winding down" military operations.

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‘The new ketchup’? How hummus spread beyond a niche into a British staple

News that chickpea dip is to join list of products used for UK inflation basket confirms its move into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK

‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

AAP

The Iran crisis is hurting Australians’ hip pockets and driving inflation. It’s time for a windfall fossil fuel tax

The political and economic fallout provides an opportunity for the Albanese government to finally get with the program

The Guardian - AU

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The 2.4% Inflation “Ghost”: How Prices Quietly Reduce Your Raise

A raise feels like a victory. The number looks nice on paper, the account balance swells, and for a moment, life seems a little lighter. Then comes the invisible culprit: inflation. That 2.4% figure floats quietly in the background, barely noticed but relentless, chipping away at the purchasing power of…

Everybody Loves Your Money

2.4% Inflation Rate and Its Quiet Impact on Everyday Costs

Inflation creeps into bills, groceries, and fuel costs quietly, like a guest who overstays their welcome but doesn’t make much noise. At 2.4%, the current rate seems tame on paper, almost reassuring. Yet that small percentage masks a slow, persistent pressure that nudges everyday expenses upward in ways people often…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

Fortune

How the Iran War Is Driving a Spike in Mortgage Rates Above 6.22% — And What Comes Next

The ongoing war in Iran has had a ripple effect on the U.S. housing market. Until the conflict draws to a close, there’s a good chance mortgage rates are going to keep on climbing.

Barchart

The New Salon Etiquette: Tipping with Confidence in 2026

Walking out of a salon with a fresh cut should feel like a victory rather than a math-induced panic attack. The moment you reach the checkout counter, the pressure to choose the right percentage often overshadows the great service you just received. While we once learned that twenty percent was…

Budget and the Bees

UK inflation steady pre-Iran war but cost-of-living ‘hump’ on horizon

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation has been gradually easing back towards the Bank of England’s 2% target level since last summer.

Evening Standard

UK inflation steady but experts warn of cost-of-living ‘twist’ in months ahead

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation for last month will be published on Wednesday

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300 years of wars show they are 'always disaster times' for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression

"They have even underperformed equities and real estates which are traditionally regarded as risky assets."

Fortune

Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the 'K-shaped economy'

What was a niche argument about five years ago is suddenly everywhere you look, and it’s taking on the shape of a letter with two jagged edges.

Barchart

Elevated Crude Oil, Still-High Inflation Create This 1 Trade to Make Now

June U.S. Treasury bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

The Independent UK

UK lenders rush to pull mortgage deals amid Iran war inflation fears

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Stocks Decline as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.64%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled from market amid threat of triple interest rate rise

Conflict in the Middle East has scuppered hopes of cuts to the base rate

Evening Standard

Gilt sell off deepens after worse than expected public finance data

Yields on 10-year UK government bonds surged above 4.9% at one stage on Friday, hitting their highest level for 18 years.

International Business Times

Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Hits Four-Month Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

SYDNEY — The Australian stock market extended its losing streak Friday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closing at 8,428.40, down 69.40 points or 0.82%, marking a fresh four-month low and its third consecutive weekly decline.

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Beef, Sugar, and Coffee Prices Set to Outpace Average Grocery Inflation This Year

Forecasting a grocery budget requires understanding the broader economic picture. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its official food price outlook for 2026. The data shows that overall grocery inflation is cooling down to a manageable 2.5 percent. However, this national average hides some severe price spikes in…

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons vows to keep price increases ‘to a minimum’ despite rising costs

Wetherspoons has cautioned that escalating operational costs, including higher labour expenses, increased taxation, and soaring energy bills, are set to depress the pub chain's profits and contribute to broader UK inflation.

AAP

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

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