Your Savings Account May Be Costing You More Than You Think Still earning less than 1% on your savings? Learn where to keep your savings to earn more without sacrificing access. Kiplinger · Feb 4
Stock Index Futures Steady After Tech-Led Selloff, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Alphabet Earnings in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.01% this morning, steadying after yesterday’s tech-led selloff, while investors await the U.S. ADP employment report and a slew of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on results from “Magnificent Seven”… Barchart · Feb 4
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of living from becoming entrenched. The Conversation · Feb 4
7 Surprising Ways Inflation Is Still Rising Even as Prices Slow This Year If you look at the headlines in early 2026, the economic news seems to be celebrating a victory. The headline inflation rate has cooled significantly... Saving Advice · Feb 3
Rupee Hits a Three-Week High And the India-US Trade Deal Is the Reason The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Tuesday, climbing to its strongest level in three weeks against the US dollar after news broke that India and the United States had reached a long-awaited trade agreement. The move marked one of the currency’s best performances in recent months, drawing renewed interest from… Times Life · Feb 3
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. AAP · Feb 3
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… Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 3
What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators The prospect of a cash rate increase on Tuesday changed dramatically over the past month. One wonders if the Reserve Bank listened more to the commentariat than the data The Guardian - AU · Feb 3
What AI Predicts About the Future of Inflation — and Your Wallet Can AI forecast inflation? See what ChatGPT and Claude predicted about prices, tariffs and wallets -- as well as where experts say they missed the mark. GOBankingRates · Feb 3
5 Grocery App Perks That Are Actually Worth the Storage Space Our phones are cluttered with apps we rarely use, and downloading yet another app for a grocery store can feel like unnecessary digital bloat. However, modern grocery apps have evolved beyond simple digital coupon clippers. In 2026, the major chain apps have become essential tools for inventory management and inflation… Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 3
8 Grocery Staples Stores Are Shrinking Without Lowering Prices Shrinkflation—the practice of downsizing a product while keeping the price the same—has evolved from a subtle trick into a standard industry operating procedure. In 2026, manufacturers are no longer just shaving off a few grams; they are fundamentally altering the utility of staple products. This stealth inflation is particularly damaging… Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 3
How Far a $100,000 Income Goes Today Compared to 2016 Everyone's posting #2016 pics, but how much has our money actually changed over the past decade? Scrolling through old photos has become a popular online trend and it's not just nostalgia. Many people... GOBankingRates · Feb 3
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 · Feb 3
Evening Standard · Feb 3 Grocery price inflation eases to lowest level since April In January almost a quarter of shoppers (23%) sought high-protein food and 26% looked for high-fibre products, a survey for Worldpanel found.
The Independent UK · Feb 3 UK shoppers eye bargains as grocery price inflation drops Spending on promotional items also surged by 10.9 per cent year-on-year
Euronews · Feb 3 Food inflation across Europe: Which products saw the biggest price increases in 2025? Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation.
The Independent UK · Feb 3 Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 3 Rent, Mortgages, Groceries: How Today’s RBA Rate Hike Hits Young Aussies A new RBA rate hike is set to push up mortgages. We explain what the decision actually means for young Australians.
The Conversation · Feb 3 RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households and businesses. While the move was widely expected by markets and most economists, the Reserve Bank says inflation risks remain too high to be comfortable.
AAP · Feb 3 Grim forecasts for Aussie inflation and unemployment The Reserve Bank has revised up its prediction for core inflation, with price growth expected to remain above its midpoint target despite higher interest rates.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3 RBA interest rates decision: Reserve Bank increases cash rate to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holders Shortest rate-cutting cycle in the RBA’s modern history ends after unexpected jump in inflation
Budget and the Bees · Feb 2 Texas Drivers Hit With 25% Insurance Spike—Here’s What Changed in February Opening your car insurance renewal notice in Texas right now is a shock to the system. You haven’t had an accident. You haven’t received a ticket. You have been a loyal customer for five years. Yet, the premium has jumped 25% or more. It feels personal, but it is actually…
Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 2 The 2026 Grocery Inflation Report Why Your Bill Just Hit a New High If your usual cart suddenly costs more, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. The weird part is that you can stick to your “normal” list and still feel like the total jumped for no clear reason. That’s because a lot of the pressure shows up in small ways:…
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Inflation has cooled, but would be even further down if not for Trump’s tariffs, report finds The Supreme Court is currently considering whether to strike down Trump’s use of emergency powers to levy import taxes by fiat