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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 · Jan 14

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,…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 14

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...

Barchart · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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 · Jan 14

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…

Barchart · Jan 14

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

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Fortune · Jan 14