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Modi Momentum: Finding Stability in India’s Goldilocks Economy

India is entering a rare economic phase where high growth and low inflation are fueling a powerful rally in financial stocks and broader equities.

MarketBeat

Hot or not? Strong spending complicates rate picture

Upcoming data will give the Reserve Bank a better sense of whether higher interest rates are required to take the heat out of Australia's economy.

AAP

10 Financial Stress Triggers That Appear Later in Life

We assume financial stress involves paying off student loans or scraping together rent when we are in our twenties. We think that by the time we hit forty or fifty, we will have it all figured out. A smooth ride into retirement sipping tea on a porch seems inevitable. However,…

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Dollar Rebounds on an Upbeat Fed Beige Book

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar finished slightly lower on Wednesday and was under pressure most of the day after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after...

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Shrinkflation: smaller products hurt some households more than others – and can be bad for business

UK inflation may be easing, but many households still find their weekly shop getting more expensive. One key reason is something not captured in headline prices: shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce pack sizes without reducing the price.

The Conversation

Stocks Retreat as Big Tech Falters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.53%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.96%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slips as the Yen Recovers and Precious Metals Soar on Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure today after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of...

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My petty gripe: a large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia gave the world

The integrity of the flat white is being diluted by size inflation. It’s a sign that most people have no idea what they really want at all

The Guardian - AU

Why 2026 is the Year of the “Reverse COLA”: How Your Buying Power Just Dropped 1.1%

If you’ve been waiting for your 2026 Social Security check to finally give you some breathing room, you might want to hold your breath. While...

Saving Advice

The SNAP Trap: Why Your $23 Social Security Raise Just Cost You $30 in Food Stamps

The 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) was supposed to be a lifeline for millions of seniors struggling with the persistent sting of inflation. For...

Saving Advice

4 in 10 Americans Delayed Moves Due To Inflation — These Are The Biggest Reasons

Rising inflation is forcing 4 in 10 Americans to delay moving, a new survey found. Find out what's reshaping Americans' housing decisions.

GOBankingRates

4 Most Affordable Cars for Social Security Recipients in 2026

In an era of above-average inflation and expensive healthcare, living on Social Security benefits can be tough enough without the added price of an expensive new car. This is not to say you have to...

GOBankingRates

High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion

IN DEPTH: A currency crash led thousands of Iranians onto the streets late last month. Karl Matchett looks at how Tehran was plunged into economic crisis – and why it is unlikely to improve

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales and PPI Data, More Big Bank Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.44%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.66% this morning as investors trim risk ahead of a slew of U.S. economic data, including the retail sales report and producer inflation figures, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and earnings reports…

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Fortune

CEOs are increasingly worried about an economic downturn, inflation, and an asset bubble bust

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International Business Times UK

Universal Credit 2026 Increase Comes With a Quiet Cut for Sick and Disabled Claimants

Universal Credit rises above inflation from April 2026, but new rules cut health payments for sick and disabled people making new claims under welfare reforms.

International Business Times UK

Bitcoin Hits $93,000 — Why Late Buyers Could Be the Ones Left Holding the Bag

Bitcoin has surged past $93,000, but trader fear and rising sell pressure suggest late buyers could be left exposed.

Evening Standard

Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate-setter

Alan Taylor sees inflation hitting the Bank’s 2% target by the middle of the year.

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The Conversation

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.

The Guardian - AU

How would a Trump takeover of the Fed affect Australia?

Central banks are given independence so they can make unpopular, inflation-beating decisions on interest rates

The Independent UK

Asian benchmarks are mixed after Wall Street pulls back and global uncertainty grows

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street pulled back from its recent records and as political uncertainty brewed in various regions, including in Iran

The Guardian - US

Trump claims victory on US economy despite many Americans’ cost of living concerns

In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise

The Independent UK

Trump uses affordability speech to air grievances and empty boasts – but offers little to bring down prices

Address to Detroit Economic Club includes few concrete proposals to address cost-of-living concerns

The Independent UK

Grocery chain continuing rapid expansion as shoppers ‘trade down’ to cut costs

The discount chain said in 2024 that it planned to open 800 new stores by 2028

Fortune

Why the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says

“The reason markets didn’t react more is because we already wrecked the independence of the Fed,” said Tyler Cowen, economist and blogger extraordinaire.

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