How Much You’d Need Saved To Replace a Social Security Check Here's how much would retirees need saved to generate the same monthly income as a Social Security check. GOBankingRates · Mar 24
Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs. AAP · Mar 24
Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank. AAP · Mar 24
3 Smart Investments If Interest Rates Stay Higher for Longer With the Fed signaling higher rates for longer, investors should consider ETFs and stocks like VNQI, MLPX, and EQIX that can perform amid persistent inflation MarketBeat · Mar 23
Stocks Sharply Higher as President Trump Seeks to End Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.22%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 23
Iran issues its largest-ever currency denomination as accelerating inflation ravages a financial sector deemed a 'Ponzi scheme' even before the war "The regime simply cannot pivot to cash payments, there isn't enough physical currency in the system." Fortune · Mar 23
Dollar Declines and Gold Plunges in Hopes Iran War Will Soon End The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1.5-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.65%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower as stocks rallied sharply after President Trump postponed attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days following the start of talks... Barchart · Mar 23
Stocks Rally as President Trump Eases Iran Threats The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +2.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +2.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +2.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 23
Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally in Hopes Iran War Will Soon End The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1.5-week low today and is down by -0.69%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower as stocks rallied sharply after President Trump postponed attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days following the start of talks with... Barchart · Mar 23
3 ETFs That Could Cushion Your Portfolio From War Risk Three ETFs may provide unique and multi-faceted protection against a variety of risks associated with the Iran war at a time when investors shift to defense. MarketBeat · Mar 23
Easy Come, Easy Gold: Why the Metal Is Tanking While Inflation Fears Rise Gold was making headlines earlier this year, but it recently hit a structural wall. Here's what's going on with gold as stagflation fears take center stage. Barchart · Mar 23
Stocks Rebound as Crude Oil Sinks After President Trump Eases Iran Threats The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.47%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 23
3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now If You Are Looking to Invest for Stagflation These high-yield stocks offer a compelling mix of income and defensive stability, making them attractive options for investors preparing for a potential stagflationary environment. Barchart · Mar 23
8 Cost Saving Swaps Families Are Making This Month Grocery prices are forcing families to rethink their dinner routines. Sticking to the same recipes you cooked 3 years ago is too expensive today. The cost of specific ingredients has outpaced standard inflation. To keep their monthly budgets intact, smart home cooks are making strategic substitutions. They are trading expensive… Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 23
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 Ray Dalio Explains Why the US Economy is Headed For a 'Debt Death Spiral' Billionaire Ray Dalio warns that the US economy has entered a terminal 'debt death spiral' as national debt surpasses $39 trillion. The hedge fund legend compares current inflation to the 1970s and suggests a 15 per cent gold allocation to protect against fiat currency devaluation. As the Federal Reserve faces…
Euronews · Mar 23 Gold and silver plunge and then recover after Trump's Iran talks statement Middle East conflict was supposed to boost precious metals. Instead, oil and rate fears have sent silver crashing 40%, and gold is feeling it too.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Markets bet on three interest rate hikes as Iran stance threatens inflation shock for UK Rising oil and gas prices are expected to damage Western economies and traders have betted on rates to go up throughout the year
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 Trump Presidency in Peril as Inflation Forecast Shows Prices Surging Past 5%—Fuel Costs and Iran War Backlash Mount Economic forecasts warn of US inflation surpassing 5% due to rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict, posing challenges for Trump's administration.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Money experts say 1,500 mortgage deals pulled from market due to Middle East conflict Many mortgage deals will return - but repriced at higher rates, experts say
Evening Standard · Mar 23 1,500 fewer mortgage deals on market ‘direct response to Middle East conflict’ Many deals were likely to return to the market in the coming days and weeks but repriced at higher rates, Moneyfacts said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause Bank of England likely to make two quarter-point increases amid sustained rise in inflation, investors believe
Barchart · Mar 23 Stock Index Futures Rally as Oil Prices Tumble on U.S.-Iran Talks June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.57% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good” conversations about…
International Business Times · Mar 23 Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low Near $4,250 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday, dropping more than 5-6% to hover around $4,200-$4,250 per ounce, marking the metal's lowest levels since late November 2025 and extending a nine-session losing streak.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 ABC journalists to strike for first time in 20 years with widespread news disruption expected Union says below‑inflation pay rises and insecure work threaten the future of Australia’s public‑interest journalism
AAP · Mar 23 '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.