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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Borrowed time: rate hike unlikely to be one-and-done

Mortgage holders could face back-to-back rate hikes after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates amid rising inflation pressures.

AAP

Most experts think the RBA will hike the cash rate. Here’s why that may not be a good idea

There are factors beside inflation that the board needs to consider, most notably the labour market

The Guardian - AU

How To Plan for Inflation Throughout Your Retirement, According to Retirement Planners

Retirees can't handle inflation the same as people still working. Here are ways to plan for, and get ahead of, inflation before and throughout retirement.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Risk Sentiment Weakens, U.S. Jobs Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.57%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.92% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as investors continue to sell risky assets amid a rout in precious metals.

Barchart

Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments

Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.

AAP

US futures, Asian shares slip, tracking Wall Street's retreat, while oil falls more than $2

U.S. futures and Asian shares are lower after a retreat on Wall Street

The Independent UK

5 Ways Seniors Are Cutting Monthly Bills Without Sacrificing Comfort

Inflation has made living on a fixed income a daily challenge. You might feel like you have already cut every luxury from your budget. However,...

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8 Hidden Costs of “Pet Ownership” That Are Rising Faster Than Inflation in 2026

We treat our pets like children, and in 2026, we are paying for them like children, too. While overall inflation has cooled slightly, the “Pet Economy” is experiencing hyper-inflation. The cost of keeping a dog or cat healthy has skyrocketed, driven by corporate consolidation of vet clinics and supply chain…

Budget and the Bees

Commodity Volatility, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch

Markets enter February following a volatile final trading day of January that saw investors grappling with hotter-than-expected inflation data alongside news of a new Federal Reserve chair nominee.

Barchart

10 Items You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store (Safety Risk)

We all love the thrill of a bargain. Walking into a dollar store feels like beating the system, especially when inflation is eating up our paychecks elsewhere. However, there is a hidden cost to those $1.25 price tags that doesn’t appear on your receipt.

Budget and the Bees

Why Bank of England is set to keep interest rates unchanged in first 2026 announcement

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The Independent UK

How inflation rebound is set to affect UK interest rates

Most economists expect rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision later this week

The Independent UK

Interest rates hold at 3.75% a ‘near-certainty’ after inflation rebound

Most economists are expecting rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Why some economists go against the flow on RBA rate bet

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to become the first major central bank on Tuesday to U-turn from rate cuts to rate hikes in the post-COVID inflation era.

AAP

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The Conversation

Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The appointment has been closely watched in the context of Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Fed and its current chairman Jerome Powell.

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Why Some Retirees See Lower Insurance Premiums After January

We are conditioned to expect our insurance rates to rise every single renewal period. Inflation and repair costs have driven premiums up historically over the...

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7 Government Rebates That Don’t Require Income Reduction

Many homeowners assume that government rebates are only for low-income households. While some programs are means-tested, the Inflation Reduction Act includes massive incentives for the...

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I Asked ChatGPT What Will Happen To Mortgage Rates in 2026 — Here’s the Prediction

ChatGPT analyzed expert forecasts predicting mortgage rates will ease to 6.0%-6.3% in 2026, with brief dips below 6% possible but not sustained drops.

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The Free Financial Advisor

7 Ways Rising Costs Affect Everyday Decisions

We’ve all felt it—the creeping pinch at checkout, the quiet shock of a higher gas bill, the subtle disappointment when your favorite latte suddenly costs a little more. Rising costs aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet; they infiltrate the tiny, everyday choices we make, often without us even realizing it.

Fortune

Kevin Warsh will inherit a challenge no Fed chief has faced since post-World War II

Debt and deficits will put Kevin Warsh under great pressure to keep interest rates low and rely on short term borrowing. But long term that will have serious consequences.

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6 Free Financial Counseling Programs Retirees Are Using More Often

Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, not acute financial stress. However, inflation and rising healthcare costs are forcing many seniors to make...

Fortune

Trump’s unlikely promise to ‘end inflation’ still saw families paying an extra $2,120 for goods and services in 2025

Exclusive: The year-on-year inflation increase equates to an added cost of $2,120 per household, assuming they purchased the same goods and services in 2025 that they bought in 2024. That includes an increase of $123 on electricity bills and $150 on groceries.

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Stocks Settle Lower on Weakness in Chip Stocks and Miners

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.28%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Rallies and Precious Metals Plummet on Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.79%. The dollar rallied on Friday after President Trump nominated Keven Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Mr. Warsh is seen as more hawkish than other Fed Chair candidates and often emphasized inflation risks during his tenure as a Fed Governor...

Euronews

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025, driven by investment, exports and consumption. Azerbaijan remained closely linked, through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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